MINNKOTA OR MOTOR GUIDE?

[wheeler4]

I just bought a boat this past summer and am looking to add a bowmount t/m to this winter for next spring. Which is the better unit? I am looking for at least a 55# motor to put on my 16' Pro-angler. Also anyone have any idea as to where I could purchase wave-wackers to put on the rear?

[carlcmc]

I bought a Minnkota 70lb thrust with autopilot/copilot features (is that called the powerdrive version?) this spring. It has worked flawlessly. The remote control is so amazing I couldn't imagine going back to something else. I have it mounted on my 20' pontoon (23'toons) and i can get around 3.5 mph out of it. The only regret i have is that it doesn't have a quick in and out of the water operation like some that just have a cord to pull.

I love being able to use the remote keep positioning the boat while walking around and helping the kids etc. Or keeping it barely going with the autopilot turned on facing into the wind to keep us on spot without dropping anchor.

[Scoot]

Minnkota- not even close.

[blakjack23]

If you want a piece of junk that will [PoorWordUsage] you off everytime you are on the water then buy a Motorguide.

[Deitz Dittrich]

Motorguides are by far the most popular t-moter in the nation.. However, Minnkota are most popular in Minnesota and Florida by far.. Reason?.. weeds! Minnkota far outperform the MG in lakes that have weeds. If most of your fishing is in a river or ultra stanied lake that weeds are not present.. then you can go MG.. otherwise, do yourself a fave and get a Minnkota.

[Wayne Ek]

Wheeler, I've run Motor Guides for years. This last one has 2 full years of tourny fishing and guiding on it. Not one problem. I run the Tour series, 36 volt, with a built in transducer.

[andy j]

I have had both and like the Minnkota's much more, Like said before much better in weeds and more durable, even down to the foot pedal.

[Animal]

If you would have asked this question a couple years ago I would have recommeded MotorGuide. I switched to MotorGuide 15 years ago because MinnKotas fell apart and the MotorGuides were solid as a rock and ran and ran. In 1999 I bought a new boat and a MinnKota auto-pilot with the remote control. It had to have the electronics replaced twice before it got going, but I was out of luck for a bowmount most of that season. MinnKota did stand behind it. Two years later the board failed again and I was out of luck for replacement or adjustment and I had it repaired for about $250. About two years ago my fishing buddys started getting new MinnKotas on their new boats. MinnKota must have gotten some new engineering staff because those motors are now rock solid, smooth running and user friendly for the most part. The newer PowerDrives and the Vectors are very good motors. The only thing that MinnKota need to do with the Power Drives is to make them easier to deploy and stow. In May I bought a new 74 24v Auto Pilot and have been very pleased. Next year I'm going to upgrade my stern mount electric with a Vector.

[PerchJerker]

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If you want a piece of junk that will

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you off everytime you are on the water then buy a Motorguide.

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I couldn't have said it better.

Also wheeler, I have a buddy that I think is trying to sell his wave wackers - he added a kicker motor so he can't use them anymore. Give me your email and I'll have him send you his info.

[wheeler4]

email is [email protected] or [email protected]

[wheeler4]

Thanks for all the info. I was kinda leaning towards the Minnkota.

[PerchJerker]

I'll have him send you an email

[katoguy]

Dietz has some incorrect incormation here. MotorGuide have never outsold Minn Kota. Not too long ago MG were sold on most bass boats right at the OEM level, perhaps this is what he was referring to.

[Deitz Dittrich]

I guess I stand corrected... thanks for the update kato!

I myself will never own another boat with a MG.. that is for sure!