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Author:
setterman
Date:
Dec 10, 2009
Subject:
minn kota vs motorguide
Message:
I have a16' sea nymph set for a 12 volt system for a trolling motor. I want a bow mounted with fot control, autopilot is optional. Seems 55 pound thrust is the biggest I can get for system setup without rewiring. Any experience or recomendations?
Author:
SkeeterRon
Date:
Dec 11, 2009
Message:
Setterman, I have had both brands and honestly Minn Kota I like the best. You have so many locations to get parts and repairs. Reynolds Marine (Lyme CT) has done repairs on my Minn and they were awesome. No delays got me back on the water fast. Thayers Marine (Norwich) is the MotorGuide repair center for CT, and that I think was just within the past few years. Before them, it was a real pain. I had to ship the unit back to the manufacture. I know Minn has a composite shaft which will bend and flex if you hit stumps etc. MotorGuide, most models have a steel shaft and will bend. I once read somewhere that Minn Kota was also lighter by a few paounds then MotorGuide. It's a tough choice, If you go with the Minn, Call the guys at Reynolds for pricing.. Good luck. PS, Ask the guys at Reynolds the same question.
Author:
slimecoat
Date:
Dec 11, 2009
Message:
I am definately a Minn Kota guy. Love them for all the same reasons, plus they cut through weeds better than Motor guide's do.
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