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Trolling Motor Purchase

Posted on 3/12/20 at 7:51 am
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 7:51 am
I am buying a new hand control trolling motor for my 16 ft flat. Trying to decide between regular model and digital control. Also Minn Kota or Motor Guide. Any opinions? Thanks.
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81642 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 8:38 am to
quote:

Also Minn Kota or Motor Guide
Had both over the years. Like both. For me, it would come down to the mount.
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 8:52 am to
I mount it about 4 feet from the bow on the starboard side. It is my spider rig boat. Motor is just used to move slowly with frequent stops. I hate foot controls and a bow mount gets in the way of my rod holders and is too hard to reach from my seat.
Posted by KemoSabe65
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Member since Mar 2018
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Posted on 3/12/20 at 8:53 am to
MinKota 55 would be my choice after owning one on former al boat.
Posted by ctiger69
Member since May 2005
30616 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 9:04 am to
Ultrex all the way.


But I have not read any reviews on the Lowrance trolling motor.
Posted by Kashmir
Member since Dec 2014
7667 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 9:12 am to
minnkota maxxum 70 lb
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81642 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 9:17 am to
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Ultrex all the way.

He said hand control.
Posted by KemoSabe65
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Member since Mar 2018
5154 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 3:02 pm to
Last one I bought was used saltwater series and transom mount. For $50 tm shop made it a bow mount. Don’t be afraid of used and transom mount if it’s a deal.
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 4:36 pm to
Kemo, thanks. Will check around.
Posted by KemoSabe65
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Member since Mar 2018
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Posted on 3/12/20 at 6:54 pm to
Las has a 45# transom for sale
Posted by dwr353
Member since Oct 2007
2130 posts
Posted on 3/12/20 at 8:27 pm to
Thanks
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