Obi_Wan Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 I want to upgrade my trolling motor to something with spot lock. I am ok with new or used but not looking to buy the most expensive motor on the market. Anyone have any suggestions based on their experiences? 1999 BassCat Pantera with Merc 150 Quote
Super User gim Posted June 30, 2023 Super User Posted June 30, 2023 Something you may want to consider is pairing it with your graphs. Also another item to consider is that some bow mounts are electric steer and some are cable/hybrid steer. Models like the Terrova and Ulterra are electric steer, whereas the Ultrex and Fortrex are cable/hybrid steer, with larger foot pedals. Lowrance makes their own model now too, the Ghost. I believe Garmin also has one. Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted June 30, 2023 Super User Posted June 30, 2023 37 minutes ago, gimruis said: Something you may want to consider is pairing it with your graphs. Also another item to consider is that some bow mounts are electric steer and some are cable/hybrid steer. Models like the Terrova and Ulterra are electric steer, whereas the Ultrex and Fortrex are cable/hybrid steer, with larger foot pedals. Lowrance makes their own model now too, the Ghost. I believe Garmin also has one. X2 1 Quote
Siebert Outdoors Posted June 30, 2023 Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, gimruis said: Something you may want to consider is pairing it with your graphs. Also another item to consider is that some bow mounts are electric steer and some are cable/hybrid steer. Models like the Terrova and Ulterra are electric steer, whereas the Ultrex and Fortrex are cable/hybrid steer, with larger foot pedals. Lowrance makes their own model now too, the Ghost. I believe Garmin also has one. X3. I run a Ghost. I really like it. The spot lock is a great feature. Like Gimruis said most motors link up to your graphs now depending on brand. I went ghost because its brushless. I heard Minn Kota is coming out with a brushless motor. Its the way to go but they are expensive. 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted June 30, 2023 Super User Posted June 30, 2023 What model trolling motor do you currently have? I upgraded an existing Minn Kota terrova to spot lock by a simple exchanged part & new control module. 1 Quote
Obi_Wan Posted June 30, 2023 Author Posted June 30, 2023 3 hours ago, Dwight Hottle said: What model trolling motor do you currently have? I upgraded an existing Minn Kota terrova to spot lock by a simple exchanged part & new control module. Its a 20 year old minn kota Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted July 1, 2023 Super User Posted July 1, 2023 5 hours ago, Obi_Wan said: Its a 20 year old minn kota You probably will need a new unit but call Minn Kora & ask if yours is convertible. Quote
Susky River Rat Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 I’d hold off to see if you can find any used ones. I am sure people will be ditching their current ones for the new ones coming out. 1 Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted July 1, 2023 Super User Posted July 1, 2023 23 hours ago, Obi_Wan said: I want to upgrade my trolling motor to something with spot lock. I am ok with new or used but not looking to buy the most expensive motor on the market. Anyone have any suggestions based on their experiences? 1999 BassCat Pantera with Merc 150 I may have a contact for you. What part of Arkansas are you in? Quote
Obi_Wan Posted July 1, 2023 Author Posted July 1, 2023 49 minutes ago, Jig Man said: I may have a contact for you. What part of Arkansas are you in? NW Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted July 1, 2023 Super User Posted July 1, 2023 That may be farther away than you want to go but it might be worth it to call Scott or Brad at Marine Repair Center in Springfield to see what they have in stock. They are a 2 man shop and may not be open until Wednesday. I don’t know if it will help you but you are welcome to say Dayne Saunders said to call. 417-933-9191 Quote
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