Minnkota vs MotorGuide

[Angler Don]

Considering a bow mount, 12v. MotorGuide boasts wireless digital controls and a 3 year warranty, among other features. Minnkota just naturally comes to mind when I think about trolling motors, but what about MotorGuide ??

Thanks, Don

[Slyster]

I always have heard Minn-Kota is best.. but what do I know.

What you should do is use the search feature.. I'm just sure there's been threads just like this recently.. and very informative too.

[PerchJerker]

I've had two Motorguides and have used others, have had several Minnkotas. I don't see myself buying another Motorguide, had a lot of trouble with some of them.

[Rivernut]

Had nothing but Minnkota's. Alway's very reliable. Had a friend w/ two Motorguides and he had nothing but trouble. I had gone to Capra's a couple of year's back and had a conversation with their electronic's guy. He told me that they had triple the repairs on MG than Minnkota. My 2 cents. Hope it helps!

[Wayne Ek]

First I field-staff for MotorGuide. I've run them for more years than I like to think about. For a two year period the company had some problems and motors were not leaving the factory problem free. The past 3 years I have run the Tour edition motor both 24v and now 36v without one problem. I'm on the water daily, guiding or tournament fishing so I need reliable equipment... period! I think in the past MinnKota has had a better prop system, for weedless use. Now with the new Hydrila Hacker prop. by Motor Guide we will see if this new prop is as weedless as they say. So far all the feed back for the southern bass circuits has been great on how weedless this new prop is.

[uffdapete]

I've had 3 Minn-Kota's and 1 Motor Guide and must have bought the MG when they were having troubles. My brother has had 2 MG's and 2 MK's. We will both be buying MK from now on due to personal experience and feedback from dealers and factory reps.

[Angler Don]

Thanks everyone for your feedback ! Minnkota just seems to be the standard. I've been pleased with the transom mount I currently have. May just stick with what has worked well in the past.

Don