07-12-10, 11:18 PM | #1 |
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New trolling motor
Well, as some of you know I destroyed my old trolling motor. Just ordered a new one and upgraded. I got a Motorguide 24V 84 lb digital. I'm pumped! The insurance covered the cost of a new one, so I just added some $ to it and got the one I wanted!
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07-13-10, 12:08 AM | #2 |
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Nice Reb! When my boat is done being repaired I'll be looking for something similar.
Here is a little story for ya and one I need to get off my chest!... I have a little 12' aluminum that I fish out of all the time and several local tournaments a week. I had a 36lb minn kota and it did well for about a year and a half and then took a crap. It needed a part replaced and I figured I wanted something with some more kick to get through the weeds so I just bought a 50lb minn kota the other day. The thing was great and got me everywhere just fine and then IT stopped working. Now I have another tourney tomorrow and no TM. I don't think I'll be buying from minnkota anymore. I'll just use my 4hp and some oars tomorrow. *sigh* |
07-13-10, 01:28 AM | #3 |
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Loolz, take the TM back and get another one-I'm sure you can exchange it if it hasn't been too long since you bought it. I've had problems with MG too-there ain't a perfect TM.
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07-13-10, 01:48 PM | #4 |
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Well Reb. I bought the old one a long time ago so I can't take it back. The new one was off Craiglist and I have no proof of purchase - my dumb fault. But I did talk to Minnkota and got two switches for the price of one. The switch is the part that failed on both of them. Better than nothing.
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07-13-10, 03:13 PM | #5 |
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Nice TM, Reb. I'm looking at the digitals, myself. Leaning towards MKota because I like their service better. Like you said though, MGuide & MKota both have issues. I currently have one of each on hand & so far, no issues. Anyway, congrats on the new TM.
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07-13-10, 04:38 PM | #6 |
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Congrats Reb. What happened to the old one?
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07-13-10, 06:50 PM | #7 |
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Do you remember the pirates down on Falcon Lake? They boarded his boat but all they wanted was his trolling motor.
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The insurance adjuster came by and totaled the TM so I am going to take that $, add some to it and get a much better TM. Lesson learned. BTW, for your boat owners Progressive has really done right by me. I highly recommend that company for boat insurance.
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Let us know how you like that new motor Reb. hmmm, 84 pound thrust. Atr you going to paint flames on the sides of the motor head???
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07-13-10, 08:28 PM | #10 |
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Perfectly understandable, in fact I've done that before. Just didnt have that much mass moving so no bent shaft.
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Billy, life is too short not to find the silver lining
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07-13-10, 10:56 PM | #12 |
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you got the troller i want rebb. let me know how it does for you please. one day..............
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You got it, buddy!
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