New Minn Kota Vantage is the most advanced Transom Mount Trolling Motor on the water. Period. Finally... the advanced features of Minn Kota's Maxxum bow mount series... in a Transom Mount design. With the push of a button, Vantage automatically lowers or raises the motor to the engaged or stowed position. Another push of the button will trim the motor up or down. Specially-designed articulated steering delivers an ultra-responsive 4:1 steering ratio to give you the ultimate in boat control. For backtrolling, simply raise the directional indicator arrow, turn it 180 degrees, set it back down and you're on your way. More: Automatic Stow and Deploy. Simply press the "down" button and the motor automatically lowers itself into the water. Press "up" and the motor raises to the stowed position. No manual lifting required! Articulated Steering makes it easier than ever to control direction. With a 4:1 steering ratio, slight handle movements are all that is required to make pinpoint adjustments in boat position. 90 degrees of tiller movement actually gives you 360 degrees of motor movement; Dual-Position Directional Indicator shows the direction of travel and can be instantly turned on the water for backtrolling. No tools or physical effort required. Simply lift and turn the indicator 180 degrees to change trolling direction; Extra-Long Telescoping Tiller... The industry's longest! Fully extends up to 31" and tilts up or down for ergonomic comfort and control; Breakaway Mount. Unique mounting bracket breaks away, protecting the motor from damage should an underwater obstacle be hit; Minn Kota's larger brushes, windings and commutators generate less heat, less noise and run cooler -- extending motor life and conserving battery power. You get greater sustained thrust and more time on the water. A unique bearing system produces low rpms / high torque to cut down on fish-spooking noise -- so quiet they'll never hear you coming; Weedless Wedge prop, the only prop that is truly 1
