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 trolling motors
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04/05/11 11:21 PM
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rangerbill2
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I know this is not the correct section to post this question, but I seem to get more and better responses in this section.
I need to purchase a new trolling motor with the most trust in a 24 volt system.
I currently have a Motorguide and have had problems with the mount and the motor itself (only 2 years old). I am not knocking Motorguide, because I have used them for years without any major problems. Before I spend the money, I want to get opinions.
Thanks,
What trolling motor should I purchase?
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: rangerbill2]
#6035224
04/05/11 11:30 PM
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Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 6,031
SkeeterHawk
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The max you can get(24 volts) is an 80lb thrust in a Minnkota.
In a Motorguide it's 82lb thrust.
Depending on foot or hand your going to pay about a grand for a brand new one.
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: SkeeterHawk]
#6035229
04/05/11 11:31 PM
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Posts: 16,992
ezbassin
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TFF Guru
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Go with the MinnKota. You will be glad you did.
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: ezbassin]
#6035304
04/05/11 11:51 PM
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Joined: Apr 2009
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Outdoordude
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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I'll throw my hat in for MinnKota.
Scott Jones
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: Outdoordude]
#6035637
04/06/11 01:24 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,060
The Rodfather
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Extreme Angler
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Minn Kota all the way. Curious do you currently have the Motor Guide 71 pound thrust FW71 digital or something like that?
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: The Rodfather]
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04/06/11 01:26 AM
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The Rodfather
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Extreme Angler
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Oh, get the MK Maxxum 80 or if you have the funds go with the 80 pound Fortrex
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: rangerbill2]
#6035991
04/06/11 02:26 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 309
Progator James
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I'd hand the old lady a paddle and say" nice and steady does it" !
Just kidding guy's, I've had pretty good luck with minn kota except the plastic top part has broken several times. As i type I have another top piece sitting in the parts bin for the next lucky day! Other than that it has been a great motor..
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: Progator James]
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04/06/11 03:31 AM
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Justin B
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Its Chevy vs Ford, you will get a 1000 different answers everyone has their own opinion and thats good. For me personally I am a MG guy Im not a fan of the MK foot pedal. Just my .02
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: Justin B]
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04/06/11 11:44 AM
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BIGDOG1956
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Pro Angler
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Troling motor is personal preferance the mk mount is real good.
One you build and fish with your own hand built custom rod you will fish with nothing else!
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: BIGDOG1956]
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04/06/11 08:48 PM
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bassfork
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Pro Angler
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I have used and still using MG but I think the Minnkota is a lot quieter.
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RVN 1969
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Re: trolling motors
[Re: bassfork]
#6039008
04/06/11 09:04 PM
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Pumadon
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Changed from MG about 8 years ago to MK and have never regretted it.
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