Need input on Apontus trolling motor.

[Fluidic]

I am getting an inflatable boat (an Intex Mariner 4 to be exact) because I need something that's portable and will fit in my car. So I was looking for a trolling motor to go with it and I happened upon these https://www.walmart.com/ip/Costway-New-55lbs-Freshwater-Transom-Mounted-Trolling-Motor-36-Shaft/161810241 and https://www.walmart.com/ip/Costway-New-46lbs-Freshwater-Transom-Mounted-Trolling-Motor-36-Shaft/140915089

 

According to some research the brand is Apontus. Anyone have any experience with this brand (or know who manufactures it)? Also, if you're in the Fort Worth area, would a 2 or 3 blade prop be better for the lakes around here? Thanks in advance.

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

Never heard of the brand, tho on the site

they say the brand is costway. Apontus the

upstream manufacturer?

 

I suppose the only way to know is to try one

out. Prices are quite attractive, though for me,

I'd probably stick with MinnKota based on my

experience...

[tander]

Never heard of it either. I would say if you can find a Minn Kota or Motorguide at about the same price. I would go with one of them. If this motor is way cheaper then I would probably try it. Make sure it has a good warranty. Wally World is pretty good at taking things back. As far as the prop, either 2 or 3 blades will work OK.

[A-Jay]

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~

My input is - Buy a Minn Kota or a Motorguide

Just so it doesn't "Costway" more in the long run. 

A-Jay

[slonezp]

For a few bucks more https://www.universalmania.com/collections/trolling-motors/products/minn-kota-endura-c2-freshwater-trolling-motor-50lbs-42

2 blades is for cutting thru weeds and 3 is for power. If you are fishing weedy lakes, go with a 2 blade

[Al Wolbach]

1 hour ago, slonezp said:

For a few bucks more https://www.universalmania.com/collections/trolling-motors/products/minn-kota-endura-c2-freshwater-trolling-motor-50lbs-42

2 blades is for cutting thru weeds and 3 is for power. If you are fishing weedy lakes, go with a 2 blade

 

I believe you have the blades backwards. 2 for power and 3 for weeds.....

[Fluidic]

Thanks for the replies. Should have clarified. It looks like it is sold by Costway on Walmart's site. I think that's why it says Costway is the brand. I found it sold through Sears and Kmart under Apontus. Then I found it under the GoPlus name on Amazon. Looks like they go under many different names. I'm really trying to find a budget one. I read the Ozark Trail trolling motor is a rebranded Watersnake but they don't have any available on the Walmart website https://www.walmart.com/ip/Alloy-Transom-3-Blade-Trolling-Motor/48745218 I was really wanting to spend less than $150 so that would be perfect but I may just have to spend the extra $50 on a Minn Kota. If you have any more suggestions I'd love to hear them.

[slonezp]

Minn Kota has a $20 mail in rebate on the motor I posted earlier. Just go to the promotions section on their website. Motor comes with a 2 year warranty

 

[Fluidic]

Just updating. Went with an Endura C2 40. Got it on Jet for $136 so after rebate I'll have paid  $116. Pretty good deal I'd say . Thanks for all the suggestions.