shwagy357 Posted August 10, 2006 Posted August 10, 2006 I am getting ready to purchase a 16' Lowe Roughneck jon boat with a 20" transom height. I am planning on putting a bow mounted trolling motor on the front. Right now I am trying to decide between the minn kota edge 40 and a motor guide trolling motor both are about the same price. Right now I am leaning towards the minn kota because I have read some bad things about the gator flex mount on the motor guide. I would appreciate it if you guys could give some advice or any first hand experience you may have with any of these motors before I make this investment. Oh yea how long of a shaft should I get? or does it matter that much. Thanks! Quote
Super User 5bass Posted August 10, 2006 Super User Posted August 10, 2006 I just bought a new Motorguide.....so my advice to you is buy a MinnKota! Quote
jb_from_texas Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 i replaced a minn kota 40 bow mount hand operated with a MG 46 foot operated. i liked both but i love the foot control aspect. i'm not a tourney fishermen (well a few a year) so i didnt want to break the bank on a new TM. For the money you will get more thrust with a MG. both to me are just fine so i would suggest concentrating on the thrust, shaft length, etc, and not the brand. shaft length? i asked the same question and i cant remember the answer now, but i think it was at least 20 inches under water. but dont quote me. Quote
Craw Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 Shwagy357, I've got a 16' flatbottom and I just switched a Minn Kota "FLW" out for a Motor Guide "Tour". Both are 12V and right at 54lb thrust. Also both are foot controlled. I love the Motor Guide! It was expensive but well worth it. Mine has a metal foot pedal and is similar to the Evinrude that I sold with my old 14' jon. Now that was a good trolling motor! I've only had my new Motor Guide for a few weeks but I love it so far. Quote
BassKing813 Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 I have a Motor Guide and it works perfectly. I've never had any problems with it. Can't say anything about Minn Kota though. Never used one. Quote
RobDar Posted August 11, 2006 Posted August 11, 2006 I had an easier time finding parts and props for my MinnKota than I did my MotorGuide. Seems everyone sells MinnKota...makes things easier I think. Quote
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