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Old 09-30-07, 04:45 AM   #1
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Lightbulb Motorguide digital vs. non-digital

I finally accomplished changing my trolling system over to 24 volt(even though I had to cut the gas tank out to free up some room) - another story though!!

I now have to decide which trolling motor to choose. I have it narrowed down to a Motorguide Freshwater Bow mount foot control 71 lb. thrust 45 in shaft. I'm keeping my Gator Flex 360 mount on my boat and just exchanging out the shaft/motor with a local dealer. The digital model is 639.99 and non-digital is 589.99($50). I'm not familiar with digital. Is it worth $50 or would a non-digital serve the purpose. I noticed the digital model had a variable speed selector on the foot pedal and the non-digital had a 5 speed selector knob(which is what I've always had).

So hopefully after a few replies my decision will become very simple and satisfying. thanks for you help!!
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Old 09-30-07, 02:29 PM   #2
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Hands down digital. When the one I have finally dies (if it does) I am going digital. Not only infinitly variable and big plus but you cant beleive unless you see the difference in your front fish finder readings. The digital alows a MUCH cleaner screen.
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Old 10-02-07, 05:00 PM   #3
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I personally like the Minn Kota powerdrive with autopilot. Don't know if its digital or not. 70# thrust?? What are the major differences in the two??? I am curious. My PD 50 is still going strong.
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Old 10-03-07, 08:48 PM   #4
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I would stay with motor guide I got a MG 2600 older thean I am and its still working after 30+ years WTG motor guide.
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I personally like the Minn Kota powerdrive with autopilot. Don't know if its digital or not. 70# thrust?? What are the major differences in the two??? I am curious. My PD 50 is still going strong.


I never really fished with the AutoPilot Minnkota so I cant comment on that . The MotorGuide Digital uses digital technology in the power unit to do its stuff. To put it in terms even I can understand digital motors have MUCH less electrical interference created by armatures and brushes which is what the older motors use. I have fished outta a boat that had the same Lowrance in the front as I run and the difference was night and day.
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