Had a Motorguide on my very first bass boat and it didn't last long. It got loosey goosey on me and was creaking all over the place.
Switched over to Minn Kota after about 2 years with that boat. That was in 1998. I have kept the same Minn Kota trolling motor through 3 boats now and although it won't last forever, I am going to have a hard time when I go to replace it. No problems, and I am very satisfied overall.
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Charlie