Quote Originally Posted by RICHYD4U View Post
Well guys, looks like Santa (my wife) is going to let me get a new trolling motor for the new boat this christmas (with my own money, ). I have been reading up on tons of reviews between MG and MKs and have just ended up more confused than when I started. Need some help.

What trolling motor would you all get if you were looking to spend between $600-$700, bow mount of coarse, as much poundage as you can get, for a 17.5 ft boat? I can't decide wether or not to go with the reliable old cable steer, digital steer, or wireless? MG or MK? Any help would be appreciated, thanks guys!

-Rich
Wow, you opened a CAN here.

I have MinnKota motors, and have ALWAYS had them.. All my boats that have came with motorguide, I've replaced with MinnKota. Not that they are better I guess, but mostly because that is what I was used to.

I think the steering might be looser and easier to use on Motorguide, but my MinnKota's have been through the ringer, and MAN they are tough.

I had a MinnKota Digital Autopilot on my 19 ft tracker. I didn't like it, and sold it to replace it with a MinnKota Maxxum.

I've had 2 Maxxum motors, and I REALLY like them.

If you can afford to move up to a 24 volt system, I'd DEFINITELY do it. A 24 system uses way less amperage, meaning less current draw, let loss of energy due to heat, etc, etc. AND I think they are easier on your batteries. If a 55lb 12 volt system draws 40 amps, then a 55lb 24 volt system should only draw 20 amps........

If you can afford the PCM trolling motors, those are MUCH better than non PCM motors. THE PCM are those with digital speed controls. Digital Speed is significantly more efficient than analog speed control, and that will also probably save you some battery life.

Man.......I hope I didn't just muddy the water even more .

Later,

Geo