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Hello fellow crappie catchers........I have a 2005 XPress H51 and my original Motorguide trolling motor quit on me this past weekend. Time for an upgrade. My friend put me onto a Boat Dealership near me that does factory take-offs and puts on new higher power trolling motors.
The guy says he's got several brand new Minn Kota Edge 45 thrusts that he can take off and install on my boat for just under $500.
Good deal or no? Opinions wanted. Thanks.
Lots of factors. Do you want spot lock? What features are you wanting? How do you fish? What kind if any electronics are you running? How big is your boat length weight etc.
I replaced my MK Ulterra with an ULTREX and love it. I had a EDGE and didn’t like it at all. Remote controlled TMs allowing you to drive the boat while away from the foot pedal are awesome. Many options out there it’s mind boggling.
Was your Motor Guide a foot control or remote controlled?
If you like both features then that may be the best option.
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My Motorguide that went out was just a basic foot control trollingmotor. I don't need the spot lock or anything really fancy or really strong. I crappie or bluegill fish on fairly small lakes 99% of the time. I'm not gonna be livescoping and chasing down fish all day OR trying to fish in fast moving water such as on rivers. My cousin advised that I should get at least a 70 lb thrust, but that would require 2 batteries and I don't really wanna do that. The one I have is probably a 45 lb. It has Lil Hustler on it, or I think that's what it says on what's left of the sticker. I've had it worked on and new parts put on it before at a Trolling Motor Shop in Texarkana, but they tell me that they don't do anything Motorguide anymore.
I think you answered your own question
Naw, I wanted opinions on the MinnKota Edge 45 lb thrust and if you all thought $500 was a fair price. $389 plus another $100 for installation. Just curious if any Edge 45 users had had any issues or if they were satisfied with the unit.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
I see they retail for 470.00 at Cabelas so you'd be saving 80.00. I would say as long as it comes with the full warranty it would be a good price. As far as the motor itself, I can't help you.
I had an Edge 55 on my old 18' Alumicraft, and if it was windy, it was not enough. I did a lot of trolling then, and it would struggle when windy! Price seems fair - think mine was around that same cost 10 years ago. And $100 to install seems a bit high unless you have to get in and around things where this old fat guy don't do real well any more!
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Originally Posted by GoTennTitans
I have the same motor on a 16'Lowe aluminum bass boat. It pulls it just fine, the newer style foot controls are much easier to use and seem to be durable. The only thing I would change would probably be the pull cord to a cable type. They dont seem to last long.
I did hear that the pull cord frayed very quickly and I should keep a spare in the boat just in case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oldnslow
Just get a G-Force handle & forget about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by GoTennTitans
Which model you pick Minn Kota is hard to beat. Especially if you’re gonna be fishing around any grass or aquatic vegetation. Good luck.
I recommend replacing your pull cord with one of these and keep the original as a spare. I did on my ULTREX.
https://www.amazon.com/GFH-1R-DP-G-F...s%2C205&sr=8-2
The Minn kota edge is their basic trolling motor. I works fine if you don't want all of the bells and whistles. I would get a 55lb instead of the 45lb model for your size boat. For installation it all depends on how easy it is to access the bolts your mount. If access is easy do it yourself. Removing plate up front should provide you access to the mounting bolts on the trolling motor. Then it's just a matter of removing four bolts and dismounting the trolling motor. You just reverse the steps for adding the new trolling motor. If the bolts are difficult to access it will be worth spending the $100 to have them do it.
I have a Maxxum. I have not heard anything good about the Edge. Buddy of mine has one and says it’s noisy and he has had problems with it.
Minn Kota 's best two design motors ? Maxxum and Terrova . 5 of 10 Ultrex / Ulterra go back for warranty work quick .