Which is the best buy?

[BigPoppaG]

Got a small lake here I can hook a low cost trolling motor too. Not looking to spend much. Any help would be appreciated. <br /><br />MOTOR GUIDE $97.41 Model <br /> MINN KOTA $94.99 Model

 

[b.gagnon]

Re: Which is the best buy?

I own a minn kota and a motorguide, and the minn kota is my pick!

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Minn Kota all the way!!!

 

[redneckyachtclub]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Minn Kota

 

[falling]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Not sure on which is better but go in to your local walmart and check prices MotorGuide here is only $74 with no shiping charge. IMO the $40 saved may be worth getting it. (Walmart carries both models your store may have to special order the one you want)

 

[RT8fish1nce]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Survey Says.........Minn Kota.<br />I bought a 32lb thrust factory reconditioned<br />Minn Kota 6 yrs ago and no problems to date.<br />Be sure to consider a good marine battery for it.

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: Which is the best buy?

How long would a good marine battery last using the trolling motor at a medium speed? The lake we have is pretty big and I'd hate getting caught too far from the dock and having to row back. Not looking for rocket science just a good guess by experience.

 

[sergioy]

Re: Which is the best buy?

If you get a good deep cycle battery, you would not have to worry about it all day long. unless you run it at full speed for a few hours. By good I do mean wally world special also. Jus tmake sure to charge it like you are suppossed to.

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Does it say Deep Cycle on the battery? Whats the difference between Deep cycle and other batteries.<br /><br />Thanks for all the help.

 

[north40]

Re: Which is the best buy?

It should say Deep Cycle Marine. They are designed to be drained and recharged repeatedly. Be sure to recharge after each use as soon as you get back in. Good luck and good fishing.<br /><br />Bob

 

[BigPoppaG]

Re: Which is the best buy?

Thanks Bob,<br />Found one at Wally world for about $30 Bucks. Just waiting for the money now. Been a while since I hit the local lake in a jon boat. Should be fun.