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In the Market for a New Trolling Motor
Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:38 am
Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:38 am
For a 22' Bay Boat. It currently has an 80lb Minn Kota hand control. Same motor I have on my 17' Alweld so it's probably a little underpowered.
Features I want: Made for saltwater, spotlock/anchor mode. I would like to stay 24 volt. I don't want auto-deploy. I fish mostly saltwater so sonar isn't a big deal. I do like to fish ponds so the ability to go in grass would be nice.
Anyone have experience with Rhodan?
Features I want: Made for saltwater, spotlock/anchor mode. I would like to stay 24 volt. I don't want auto-deploy. I fish mostly saltwater so sonar isn't a big deal. I do like to fish ponds so the ability to go in grass would be nice.
Anyone have experience with Rhodan?
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Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:43 am to CHEDBALLZ
I've been researching the same. Seems like Rhodan's edge is that they ship you the parts directly so you can DIY fix. They all are prone to breaking. Not sure if they have all of the features of the MK, MG, PP, etc... but they definitely have spot lock function.
Another factor to consider is which brand plays nicely with your GPS unit.
Another factor to consider is which brand plays nicely with your GPS unit.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:44 am to Saskwatch
It currently has a lil Lowrance Unit on it.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:49 am to CHEDBALLZ
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lil Lowrance
I have Lowrance on mine as well. MG comes ready to pair with it. I think MK has a "gateway" link you can add and use but have read mixed opinions on how functional it is. Not sure what the others do in regards to Lowrance.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 9:20 am to CHEDBALLZ
I'll never buy without auto deploy again. It isn't the auto deploy feature I like but the auto trim feature is so nice in the marsh.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 2:30 pm to CHEDBALLZ
MK Terrova.
Had mine for 3 years now in 24v 80# config. I've added the footpedal to it as well for mainly when I bass fish. Love it. Highly recommend, have had 0 issues. I am on the water alot as well.
Had mine for 3 years now in 24v 80# config. I've added the footpedal to it as well for mainly when I bass fish. Love it. Highly recommend, have had 0 issues. I am on the water alot as well.
Posted on 5/3/23 at 8:07 pm to CHEDBALLZ
Mk Terrova makes a saltwater white version you should look into. The remote, spot lock, transducers available, etc all are comparable to the ultrex so I'd start there. Only thing is it's not a cable drive pedal, it's electric (which I didn't, but some have a preference against).
Posted on 5/4/23 at 6:55 am to armsdealer
Auto deploy is something I won't mess with again due to it crapping out and ruining a trip due to errors and issues.
Posted on 5/4/23 at 7:07 am to CHEDBALLZ
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80lb Minn Kota
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so it's probably a little underpowered.
Unless you go 36V it's going to stay underpowered.
Posted on 5/4/23 at 8:12 am to Wtodd
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going to stay underpowered.
New Power Pole Move is advertised at 30% more thrust. Ched should get the Power Pole motor and field test for OB
Posted on 5/4/23 at 8:37 am to Saskwatch
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Ched should get the Power Pole motor and field test for OB
Well yeah.......
Posted on 5/4/23 at 9:36 am to Scrowe
If you get the Terrova make sure you use the bracket to lock it while underway. Mine auto deployed doing 50+. Luckily it's getting fixed under warranty. There are some good shops around here if you have MK problems though.
Posted on 5/4/23 at 9:48 am to CHEDBALLZ
I've had pretty good luck with my Garmin.
Posted on 5/4/23 at 9:03 pm to Scrowe
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Auto deploy is something I won't mess with again due to it crapping out and ruining a trip due to errors and issues.
My dads auto deploy is breaking constantly. I have a second hand Terrova someone gave me. I like the anchor mode but before I buy another I will probably go back to my old hand control rip tide.
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