I am looking to replace my worn out Johnson trolling motor on my 18 glass boat. It's an old boat and don't plan on keeping but for a few more years so I'm not looking to make a huge investment. I have the opportunity to get a new Minn Kota Edge 70 52" for cheap. Has anyone used this motor before and are there any major problems with it?

bmadd, I have a Minn Kota Edge on my 17 1/2 glass boat. It's only a 40lb thrust because that's what came on the boat. I will probably upgrade a little but it's adequate for now. I've only had it for one season but the motor performed well overall. I would buy another.

         

I have an Edge 55 lb, it's been a good motor.

Come to think of it, I've had 4 Minn Kota TM's on various boats, never had an issue with any of them.