MK EDGE VS MAXXUM VS MG X3 24v/65lb

[Bdnoble84]

For you guys that own these models. Is the maxxum worth the couple extra hundred. If not whats every ones thoughts on the entry level options.

[NoShoes]

I’d go up to the Fortrex. Love mine. 

[Bdnoble84]

18 minutes ago, NoShoes said:

I’d go up to the Fortrex. Love mine. 

Love to, but im not sure its in my budget. I’m going to be buying Lithium batteries as well and im wanting to get another depth finder w/sidescan.

[Jig Man]

Be sure your brands match up for maximum efficiency.

[Bdnoble84]

44 minutes ago, Jig Man said:

Be sure your brands match up for maximum efficiency.

You me battery to motor? Im getting another lowrance reveal when i pull the trigger on that.

[NoShoes]

On 5/10/2022 at 2:06 PM, Bdnoble84 said:

Love to, but im not sure its in my budget. I’m going to be buying Lithium batteries as well and im wanting to get another depth finder w/sidescan.

I’d go normal batteries and a fortrex. The lift assist is beyond worth every penny. 

[gulfcaptain]

So had an older MK Maxxum 36v. Lasted but the torque on it twisted the  frame as it was 101lb thrust I believe  but was a good  motor. The Motorguide  X3 isn't a bad motor either, boss has one on his boat. If I was going 24v, I would spend the money on a 24v trolling motor with anchor lock abilities over lithium batteries and go standards then upgrade later. I upgraded mine to one with that and makes fishing much more fun in wind or when you  want to fish deep or slow where you can sit and not drift or fight the trolling motor. Just my opinion. And don't know enough about lithium batteries,  but may need a different charger as well(don't  know for sure). I'd spend more on a trolling motor before upgrading  the batteries. But as for your question I would go X3, and if you go MK, step up to the fortrex.  

[Bdnoble84]

1 hour ago, gulfcaptain said:

So had an older MK Maxxum 36v. Lasted but the torque on it twisted the  frame as it was 101lb thrust I believe  but was a good  motor. The Motorguide  X3 isn't a bad motor either, boss has one on his boat. If I was going 24v, I would spend the money on a 24v trolling motor with anchor lock abilities over lithium batteries and go standards then upgrade later. I upgraded mine to one with that and makes fishing much more fun in wind or when you  want to fish deep or slow where you can sit and not drift or fight the trolling motor. Just my opinion. And don't know enough about lithium batteries,  but may need a different charger as well(don't  know for sure). I'd spend more on a trolling motor before upgrading  the batteries. But as for your question I would go X3, and if you go MK, step up to the fortrex.  

Thank you. That all makes sense.

[Jig Man]

On 5/10/2022 at 1:55 PM, Bdnoble84 said:

You me battery to motor? Im getting another lowrance reveal when i pull the trigger on that.

No I mean trolling motor to electronics.

[Mtnwkr]

Had an Edge 45lb, went to a maxxum 55lb. Just a better built machine. The battery life lasts much better on the maxxum even though its a more powerful motor due to the variable speed. I've also compared to a buddy's fortrex, I don't think lift assist adds anything valuable. Its plenty easy to lift, deploy and stow. 

[gim]

1 hour ago, Mtnwkr said:

Had an Edge 45lb, went to a maxxum 55lb. Just a better built machine. The battery life lasts much better on the maxxum even though its a more powerful motor due to the variable speed. I've also compared to a buddy's fortrex, I don't think lift assist adds anything valuable. Its plenty easy to lift, deploy and stow. 

I have a Maxxum 70 lb thrust.  Can't comment on the Edge but I have to imagine the Maxxum is a much sturdier, more powerful bow mount.  I can stow and deploy it with one hand.  Eventually I'd like to upgrade to an Ultrex but for now the Maxxum will do.  I bought it brand new with my boat in 2015 and it has performed as it should every season since then.  I really like the quick turning ability of the direct cable steer pedal.

 

An Edge would certainly work on a smaller, lighter boat.

 

A Lowrance Hook Reveal will work with it.  You'll just have to manually attach the transducer to the bottom of the bow mount and wire it up manually because the Maxxum does not have sonar built into it.

[Bdnoble84]

2 hours ago, gimruis said:

I have a Maxxum 70 lb thrust.  Can't comment on the Edge but I have to imagine the Maxxum is a much sturdier, more powerful bow mount.  I can stow and deploy it with one hand.  Eventually I'd like to upgrade to an Ultrex but for now the Maxxum will do.  I bought it brand new with my boat in 2015 and it has performed as it should every season since then.  I really like the quick turning ability of the direct cable steer pedal.

 

An Edge would certainly work on a smaller, lighter boat.

 

A Lowrance Hook Reveal will work with it.  You'll just have to manually attach the transducer to the bottom of the bow mount and wire it up manually because the Maxxum does not have sonar built into it.

I have a transducer mount currently. For trolling motors that dont have gps/spotlock. Are there attachments to upgrade to later.

[J Francho]

Pretty sure the Maxxum has a maximiser for better battery life.  At any rate, I've had three 70 lb. and an older 80 lb. version and they all worked flawlessly.

[Bdnoble84]

3 hours ago, J Francho said:

Pretty sure the Maxxum has a maximiser for better battery life.  At any rate, I've had three 70 lb. and an older 80 lb. version and they all worked flawlessly.

How durable would you consider them. I found a used 70lb for 250. Definitely been used based on some of the scratches on it. But i definitely would have more play money then compared to jumping into a new one for 800-1000$

[J Francho]

11 minutes ago, Bdnoble84 said:

How durable would you consider them.

All but one were more than a decade old.  I replaced a short shaft with a new long shaft model on my Xpress because I fish in fairly rough waters (Lake Ontario).  There was nothing wrong with the old one, so I kept it as a back up but never needed it.  Sold it w/ the boat.  So, I'd say pretty durable.