dachtor Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Buying a new bow mount trolling motor for my 14 ft John Boat. Which of the following should I buy (and why if you have time). Motorguide Pro Series 46 lb thrust for $299 Minn Kota Edge 40 lb thrust for $319. Thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preach4bass Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Motorguide. More thrust, less money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hipster_dufus Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 the bps in lawrenceville will start its sale soon, wait and see what kind of deals they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlinrogue Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I personally like Minn-Kotas better,but more thrust for less money is hard to beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javelin_Venom Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I have a Minn Kota and have been pretty satisfied with it but if I were to buy a new one I would get a Motorguide. Reason being, my Minn Kota is a 50lb. thrust, my uncle has a 46 lb. thrust Motorguide on a bigger boat than mine and his trolling motor is faster and runs longer than mine. Still haven't figured that out but I will be buying a Motorguide next time I get a trolling motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User KU_Bassmaster. Posted February 16, 2006 Super User Share Posted February 16, 2006 I personally like Minn-Kotas better,but more thrust for less money is hard to beat. That's my opinion as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I'd go with Motorguide. Ive used them before and switched to Minnkota. I'm going back to Motorguide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse27 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I've had both and have never really had a problem with either of them. I don't even really know why but I've always leaned toward Minn Kota for some reason. Maybe I was brainwashed by Jimmy Houston as a child or something. In this case I guess I would go with the Motorguide based on the thrust for the price argument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBR Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Is the Minn Kota variable speed and the Motor Guide 5 speed? If so I'd go with the Minn Kota. If not I'd go with the MG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Hammer Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Maybe I was brainwashed by Jimmy Houston as a child. What kind of hair cut ya' got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhouse27 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Hammer, Jimmy seemed to have influenced me on buying Minn Kota and Humminbird products. Thank God that Jimmy had no influence over me when it came to either fashion or hair style. That cut of his certainly would have been a hindrence during my girl chasing days lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Hammer Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 LOL ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User 5bass Posted February 19, 2006 Super User Share Posted February 19, 2006 I've owned both and have no complaints on either brand.My latest purchase of a trolling motor was yesterday and it was a Motorguide Pro.Why did I buy the Motorguide?I got a smokin' deal.70# thrust,24V,45" shaft for $460 at BPS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 motorguide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dachtor Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Thanks for all the help. I ended up buying a Motorguide Pro 54lb on sale for $350. The Minn Kota 40 was $300. While I personally like the feel and durability of the Minn Kota better, I just couldn't pass up the extra hp for $50 extra. BTW - If anyone is interested in a 24 volt motor, BPS has the Minn Kota All Terrain 65 for $399. I just didn't want to be dancing around another battery in a jon boat. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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