Gps trolling motor

[Capt Ed]

On 7/20/2024 at 10:56 PM, Foul-mouthedBass said:

I'm looking for a GPS trolling motor for my 2024 bass Tracker classic XL. I have a Garmin fish finder looking for something that's compatible if any. I know about the Garmin force and maybe one day but right now I just can't afford 3600 bucks. So I wanted to know what are my other options if any. 

Since I'm partial to Minn Kota here are two options priced under $3000.  Like others have noted, you can mount your Garmin transducer on the tm or you can utilize the built in Dual Chirp transducer by buying a couple connectors for your Garmin.  

 

My first choice would be a Minn Kota Ultrex.  IMO it has the best foot pedal there is.  https://minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/freshwater-trolling-motors/ultrex?v=112011

 

Second choice would be a MK Terrova.  Foot pedal is ok, not great. 

The remote is awesome.

https://minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/freshwater-trolling-motors/terrova?v=111741#learn-more-anchor

 

 

[gim]

2 hours ago, Capt Ed said:

Foot pedal is ok, not great unusable.

 

Fixed it for ya.

[Scherbacj]

On 9/29/2024 at 7:36 AM, Capt Ed said:

Since I'm partial to Minn Kota here are two options priced under $3000.  Like others have noted, you can mount your Garmin transducer on the tm or you can utilize the built in Dual Chirp transducer by buying a couple connectors for your Garmin.  

 

My first choice would be a Minn Kota Ultrex.  IMO it has the best foot pedal there is.  https://minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/freshwater-trolling-motors/ultrex?v=112011

 

Second choice would be a MK Terrova.  Foot pedal is ok, not great. 

The remote is awesome.

https://minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/freshwater-trolling-motors/terrova?v=111741#learn-more-anchor

 

 

I checked a few of these out today and I think the Ghost foot pedal is better than the Ultrex. I also like how the head of the Ghost doesn’t turn with the motor, but that’s probably a preference thing. But in all honesty, I think they are all pretty even and it comes down to what graphs you have and what minor features you prefer. Unfortunately they didn’t have a Tour Pro, but I already have a cable steer so I don’t think it will be much different. I was all but set in the tour pro, but after seeing some of the other features I can use with my HDS Pro I think am going to go with a Ghost. Plus, I’ve heard the Motorguide doesn’t have enough room to Mount the transducer on it, so a TM mounted transducer is out the window. With the Ghost I can have the transom Mount transducer for while I am running, and the built in TM x-ducer while fishing. Plus, I can use Ghost 360 with the Ghost. 
 

But saying one is clearly superior over another is tribal. However, the Garmin remote is clearly superior so if you like using the remote a lot, the Garmin is probably the way to go.