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Digital vs analog trolling motors. #12901239 09/16/18 06:31 PM
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I'm in need of a new trolling motor for my 18ft bass boat. Looking at motorguide and wondering what the benefits to digital are? My current one is digital but was wondering if I needed to go back with a new digital or if it mattered all that much. Was considering a Motor guide x3 70lb.


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If you look around should be able to find a used trolling motor cheap !
I have seen several 36 volt one 4-6 hundred

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Wait, there are digital trolling motors?


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Re: Digital vs analog trolling motors. [Re: STEVE B] #12903072 09/18/18 12:49 PM
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When my motorguide burned up the circuit board in the motor a few years ago I bought a kit from Jones Trolling Motors. It had a new digital board and all the wiring, brushes, foot controll switches, everything but a new armature. Its basically a new motor and now digital. No more power increase but doesnt drain the batteries near as fast. Came with instructions but he was very helpful in explaining what was needed to install it over the phone when I ordered it. Best I can remember it was about $250-$300. Quite a bit less than a used one of the same age and size. Give him a call and see what he suggests. I think he also has rebuilt ones also.









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Re: Digital vs analog trolling motors. [Re: STEVE B] #12903186 09/18/18 02:51 PM
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the digital motors dont run the batteries down as fast but cost more to repair hope this helps.

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