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Old 02-18-09, 12:06 AM   #1
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Default Trolling Motors

Need ya'lls help... I'm doing a survey. I don't need any long answers just a short and sweet response... Who makes the best trolling motor?
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Old 02-18-09, 12:08 AM   #2
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Minn Kota!
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Old 02-18-09, 12:30 AM   #3
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Minn Kota 101 LB does all I need with no problems.
Motor Guide is very good as well.
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Old 02-18-09, 12:54 AM   #4
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I've had both Minn Kota and Motor Guides. I'll stick with Motor Guide.
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Old 02-18-09, 01:03 AM   #5
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FF, BPS has a motorguide 70lb trust on sale untill 2/26/09 for $399.95.
check the Cabin Fever flyer. I believe it's like $170.00 off.
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Old 02-18-09, 03:28 PM   #6
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MinnKota's on both my jon boat and tracker. no problems ever.
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Old 02-18-09, 03:43 PM   #7
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MinnKota for me
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Old 02-18-09, 03:53 PM   #8
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MinnKota for me too
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i like motorguides.... you wont get screwed if you get a minn kota or a motor guide tho... neither is a bad choice
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Old 02-18-09, 06:38 PM   #10
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tomato, tomito. grounds for a nasty debate bub.
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Old 02-18-09, 08:36 PM   #11
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Minn kota.
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Old 02-18-09, 08:38 PM   #12
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Old 02-18-09, 08:57 PM   #13
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Me's gots a MotorGuide. lol


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Old 02-18-09, 09:59 PM   #14
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My Friend has a MinnKota on his john boat, it moves us!
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Old 02-18-09, 10:54 PM   #15
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both anwsers are right,i have a motor guide now and i really like it.but my old boat had a minn kota and did a fine job.
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Old 02-18-09, 11:42 PM   #16
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Um both , its all about what you like just dont go to big or to small meaning dont put an 109 or 101 on an 14 footer and dont put an 57 or 55 on an 21 footer.
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That is a Ford/Chevy debate. I use Motorguide, MinnKotas are good,too.
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Old 02-19-09, 12:39 AM   #18
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using motorguide now, had a minn kota years ago, also had a omc johnson once 2 years ago. foot pounds are what i want (or #thrust, whichever way you want to say it.)
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