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 New trolling motor
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12/07/17 04:23 AM
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zhopson
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Well dad wants a new trolling motor for our champion for his Christmas. The boat is a 223 elite soooo the question is which model of minn Kota is the best for the money with I pilot. And what size do y’all suggest, currently it’s an old 73lb motorguide.
Last edited by zhopson; 12/07/17 04:29 AM.
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 Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
#12529756
12/07/17 04:42 AM
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scruboak
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While I love the guys here that support the site check glenns reels on ebay. Always seems to have the better deals .
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/07/17 06:45 AM
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jcwebb70
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24V = Ultrex 80# had this on my 18'
36V = Ultrex 112# put this on my current 21'
Outside chart/SI, most useful equipment on the boat.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
#12529806
12/07/17 07:35 AM
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Walker_wilson13
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The champs need the 52” shaft for sure, just installed the 112lb 52” Ultrex on my 203 and it is golden. I mean if y’all are rocking the 22’ boat I would definitely say get the 112.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/08/17 05:19 PM
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Ken A.
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Groovy
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Champs sit up kinda high and catch a lot of wind. Get the biggest TM you can afford. You can always dial it back.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/08/17 05:54 PM
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206champion
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I have a 206 Champion and in 2014 I put a minn kota fortrex 112lb 36 volts 45in shaft I wish I would have got a 52in shaft , its going to make me get the ultrex sooner though lol.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: Ken A.]
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12/09/17 01:04 AM
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Bandit 200 XP
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Champs sit up kinda high and catch a lot of wind. Get the biggest TM you can afford. You can always dial it back.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/09/17 01:04 AM
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i-Fish
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I’ve got a 112# Ultrex on my 19’ Nitro and I’m glad I have it. 52” shaft would have come in handy at times in high wind. Also, I have i-pilot but not link. Didn’t feel the need for the additional HB equipment. Still don’t feel any different since I’ve had the Ultrex.
If you can't find em wind em.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/09/17 03:24 AM
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bradnitro175
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Get him the 24volt ultrex inless your gunna buy him a battery and install it
BIG FAT BASS LIVES MATTER
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/09/17 10:53 AM
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basseditor
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I installed the 36 volt Ultrex on my Phoenix Friday. Heading to the lake soon to try it. I got the 52” shaft.
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Re: New trolling motor
[Re: zhopson]
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12/10/17 03:22 PM
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McLovin’
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Definitely 52" shaft...I have one on my BassCat and my Champion, perfect length
He will LOVE the spot lock...best thing I've ever done
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