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So my current trolling motor is an ‘01 minn kota powerdrive with co-pilot. It’s done well but really would like spotlock and maybe a foot pedal. I run Garmin graphs if that influences anything. I don’t need auto deployment and don’t currently have live scope but would like it in the future. Currently saving up but don’t know what to aim for. Thanks in Advance!
What trolling motor do you recommend and why?
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:popcorn, I have an ULTREX from Minn Kota and I run H Bird graphs. It’s been a bullet proof TM for me. Since you run GARMIN graphs you may want to go with a FORCE TM from Garmin. I’m interested to see the feedback you receive.
If you like your current trolling motor you could just buy Minn Kota Powerdrive I-Pilot upgrade kit to add spotlock. You not be able to add a foot pedal with it. The upgrade kit will cost you $300 without the I-Pilot remote and $500 with it. This is the unit I have and it works fine.
Ultrex is what I’ve had over the last three boats I ve owned. Just a good all around trolling motor.
I have had an Ultrex for years now and fished from friends boats before I had it and liked it. With the price of them now a days, I would recommend trying to find someone with an Ultrex and a Garmin to see which one you like. Evenpay for a guide trip if need be as last thing you want to do is spend 4-5k on one and not like. I hear great things about the motor guide and the power pole but have yet to see or know anyone with one to get a real world assessment on. Also hear great things about the new brushless Ultrex too but don’t know anyone with one. They look about like the original Ultrex but upgraded.
I looked it up and (if memory serves me correctly) mine is one year off from being able to do itQuote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
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I have been looking at the new powerdrives that have the micro remote and have spot lock. Haven't heard any feed back on them yet.
That’s a great idea! Thank you!Quote:
Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie
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A YouTube video you may want to watch from Randy (troutmagnetman) about his current experience with MinnKota troll motors.
Purchasing Minn Kota Ulterra Quest?....Be Aware!! - YouTube
https://youtu.be/q9nblOqDbuc?si=zbMBMFxBC9AyYp97
Mike
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It's got to be a 2017 or newer to use the upgrade kit.
I have a 22 year moldel spotlock terrova & like it fine. Most don't like the foot pedal so i were you if going minnkota i'd go with the ultrex. Personally i have no problem with the foot pedal & use it alone when bass fishing but use the pedal & remote both when crappie fishing.
If you run Garmin Electronics, I wouldn't know any reason not to go with their trolling motor.
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I would(will) buy any of the three that were brushless in this order.
1. Garmin Force- Because you already run Garmin and they are(appear) to be best in class.
2. Lowrance Ghost- Because its not Minn Kota
3. Minn Kota- Because you ran out of options.
I am hard on Minn Kota because I own a 2017 BT Terrova and also deal with robots and programming. Their logic is not very lack luster in todays times. My 16 daughter who hopes to be pharmacist can do better.
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https://www.crappie.com/crappie/main...ra-quest-info/
And then I scroll down and see this
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I have a Minn Kota Terrova 55# on my 18 ft tin. Love it. Works nice.
I went down the Rhodan road when they came out and got screwed. TM wouldn't work, even drove it down to them to check and fix...that repair lasted 3 hours. Then they got nasty when I asked for a replacement. Wife got tired of my complaining and told me to just get something that will work - get a Minn Kota.
After my exposure to the Rhodan boyz, any newer names have at least 5 years to prove themselves before I would trust them.
If you're running Garmin units, go with a Garmin trolling motor to take advantages of all the features. I went with a Ghost because I run Lowrance units and have been very pleased with my purchase. Whatever you purchase make sure it's brushless. My Ghost has 97lbs of thrust on 24 volts and the batteries last much longer than they did with the 80lb Fortrex it replaced.
Ultrex, Ultrex, ULTREX. That said, i've never run the lowrance or the garmin. Something to consider is do you want your TM to network with our graphs. If so, then you have to brand match (Humminbird/ultrex, Lowrance/Lowrance, Garmin/Garmin) If you don't care about that then I recommend the Ultrex strictly for the price. It's about $1000 cheaper than the other 2 if you don't get the "link" which is the bluetooth option. Spotlock is a GAMECHANGER! And if you're going to get livescope/FFS then spot lock is a must.
I put a Garmin Kraken on my Lund before Thanksgiving. I have NO complaints.
I’m very curious why do you say minn kota programming is lack luster?Quote:
Originally Posted by catchNreeleaze
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That’s the one that I’ve been thinking about getting. Especially the smaller deck profile. Which size tm shaft did you get?Quote:
Originally Posted by Centurion
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63 inch on my Impact 1775.
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Where did you buy it? Bass pro says it’s out of stock near me.Quote:
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Eco Fishing Shop With a $200 off coupon. Attachment 484781Attachment 484782
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Lets say you attemp to jog backwards 10 ft. So the head is now facing you at 180 degree rotation.Which is in most times gonna be going down stream. So when the motor gets there its goi g to decide it has over shot it. So now the head is going to turn forward and apply some thrust. Instead of turning from the direction it came meaning going 180 then 90 then 0 its going to from 180 to 270 and then to 0 and now your cable is twisted around your head.Quote:
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Don't happen to have another coupon do you? LOL Thats a nice setup and I think I might have to follow!Quote:
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Did you put the trolling motor quick release on it?
Did you put the tracks on the sides? If so how did you do it? ha
Thanks!
Spring sale code FORCE200 no quick release. Used the same holes as my Terrova I had before.
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