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Hey i saw a new "Prowler" trolling motor advertised by in a bps flier this week. 55lb thrust 12 volt bow mount, variable speed $299. the mount is the traditional bow mount. I have a MK PD V2 and i hate the mount. It sticks out off the front of the boat, and deploying the motor is tuff!! :mad: I may try this new motor, does anybody know anything about them
Don't know much, but guess it either mfg by Motor Guide for BPS (due to the stainless shaft) or BPS contracted it to be made by 10 year old Chinese kids.
I'm guessing the Prowler would be of lesser quality than the MG or MK brands. Just a feeling though.
Might want to consider an upgrade to the Terrova. I understand they're much easier to stow.
Wannabe...
Were going to Memphis in the am to pick up one. Will be there when the doors open. So I guess we will know what it is tomorrow evening. The guy I fish sardis with needs a new one. And were going to go see this one.
Pete
i wonder about it too,what kind of warranty too
Let us know how you like it Shiloh. That's the 1st I've heard of it, would like to know more.
One other thought....what would you do if you needed a new part? Say the steering cable breaks, or a switch goes bad. I know they have spare props, but what about a new shaft, bearin or pin or nut?
I'd have to pass. To each his own though.
Wannabe...
It looked good. Just a Minn Kota with a different name on it to me. I was the first one to get one of them in Memphis this am. LOL
Buddy of mine got it to replace his 32" Shaft Motor Guide. We will sure know how well it does in a few weeks.
I got to see the New Minn Kota Kota Fortrex foot controled one also. Man its nice. I may get one of them to swap out on the lund when fishing standing timber at Sardis.
what kind of warranty
I bought a prowler 30# 3 or so years ago for $69 at this same sale. I thought what the heck, I will use it is salt and freash water and when it goes bad, I have not lost much. Well folks it is still ticking good as new. I was really looking at this 55# one but my 30# does just fine and I do not need the extra power. (I also have a 30# foot control minn kota that is a living antique that keeps on ticking) It has never been is salt water. I might also add my fresh water is brackish. I would go for it.
Try it out PAC, and let us know what you think. We are all intrested in a deal.
well guys i went to memphis to take a look, go there mid afternoon and they havr two left. So i cruise around shopping a little about 10 mins and come back and they are gone. :eek:I did look at the demo, looks like a minn kota. Guess I am gonna keep the one I have for awhile!
I just put one on my boat and I will be testing it out Friday! It sure looks like a well built rig, but sometimes looks can fool !!!!
Well guys I tried the new trolling motor out and was pretty pleased with the results!! The only complaint is on the foot control !!The price was hard to pass up on this new trolling motor. Let me know your guys input on this new rig !!!!
I'm having problems with mine. The steering cables keep coming off and the guy at bass pro say's when something goes wrong with them you just need to buy a new one??? All I want is to tighten the cables. Does anyone know how to do that?
Give it back to BPS for another one.
The Prowler TM's are made by Motor Guide for BPS
I learned the hard way, stay away, and save your dime.
The Prowlers are made in China on MG patents. We have an outlet store over here that buys returns from BPS and they are always stocked up on them. If you have to have one, you can get them dirt cheap over here. Another thing to remember is that the 'better' ones of higher thrust have a computer board on them. I still haven't figured out who to contact for one of those. Apparently the MG boards will not cross over. So with that said, it's a disposable unit. Buyer beware.
Thats what i was thinkingQuote:
Originally Posted by gabowman
BPS's customer service is usually very good
I'm sure they would rather eat a junk unit than loose a customer... word of mouth can make or break a store even if its a bps