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Jack5
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Posted: 19 Dec 2015 at 8:34am |
Chasing information one the Motor Giude electric motors
Model x15 55sw 54 12v Wondering how the stack up against the other Brands any feed back would be appreciated |
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horrorhead
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I don't know about this model. But my very first leccy 20 years ago was a Motor Guide - a lot cheaper then the equivilant in a Minn Kota, but I couldn't fault it.
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Martin-
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Flashshad
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Martin
I have a few mates with these. They reckon that the spot lock on the motorguide is better than the MinnKota. But the also said it is early days with regard to reliability. Dave |
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One on fake is better than ten on bait!!
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lead lure
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Mark the only negative I have come across is the remote not sealed the best .A good friend in Perth has just got one and is very happy with how it performs he previously had minnkota.
I have got minnkota I pilot cant fault it I think prices are similar Cheers Graeme |
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manny
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Ive had a Minnkota 55lb foot control. Hardly used over 5 years. I have already paid for a 2nd foot control about a year ago and now have to spend another ( quoted $435 by the Supplier) to fix the auto pilot and another foot control.i washed it every time after every trip. I told them its not worth it with only a 6 month guarantee on the parts .Its been a LEMON. I was wondering about the Motorguide as I won't buy another Minnkota. Trouble is I am cynical about the reviews I read. Everything seems to be great.
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Jack5
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Thanks for the feed back everybody don't no which
Way to go herd good and bad about both Cheers Mark |
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lead lure
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Manny my older minnkota foot pedal was pain the micro switch for speed control were not very reliable as you could not fix switch had to buy new controler but newer I pilot has given me good service would buy another but would look at moterguide
. Cheers Graeme |
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Paulski
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i have had no trouble with my minnkota, i think the trick is to buy the salt water unit and then use it in freshwater, i have found it to be a great unit, and great to have in the boat in the event of an engine failure.
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Nativeman
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Been a Minn Kota all my life, but I saw a thread on stalkbook the other night and every one in the bass pro scene were talking up the Xi 5.. They all say the anchor lock is extremely accurate where as the MK tens to wander.
They were all swapping out of MK to the Xi 5... I don't know if they're readily available though?? |
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manny
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Thanks for the info. It is a Saltwater version. I spend most of my time in the salt. Im waiting to see the response on the Motorguide. Just disappointing that all.
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Manny
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