View Full Version : motorguide trolling motor sale?
chris
02-02-2002, 08:41 AM
the Sportsmans shop has a new Motoguide trolling motor 42" shaft 56lb thrust,bow mount/foot control 12/24 volt 2 year warranty for 200 bucks is that a good/bad price,..about ave? doesn't say what model #
Chris
02-05-2002, 01:57 PM
Anyone have any guesses on this?,.not sure if they have many and I was tring to get input before buying one,...
Peanut
02-05-2002, 02:33 PM
That price for a bow mount is not bad.
That being said, a 42" shaft will be too short for most boats, and 56# thrust is probably on the bubble for power. This may be the reason for the price.
What type of boat were you gonna put it on?
derrek.
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walleye wrangler
02-05-2002, 06:14 PM
Chris,
where is the Sportsmans Shop? Would you have a phone number?
Chris
02-06-2002, 05:45 AM
Ummm its for a smaller boat,..I'll have to measure it,..I'm pretty sure it "ought" to be enough,..but before I order one I'll certainly do that,..do you know HOW to measure to feel its enough?
Chris
02-06-2002, 05:47 AM
Actually its "The Sportsman's Guide" they have a web site too. their phone is 1 800 8883006
steve
02-06-2002, 06:16 AM
If the motor is from the "sportmans guide" it's probably a reconditioned motor. It does sound like a good price though. I have a Minnkota 40lb on my bow (161/2 foot boat") and it works under most conditions.
Chris
02-06-2002, 06:42 AM
Steve its supposed to be new,..claim was that it was an overstock (?)
Peanut
02-06-2002, 03:30 PM
Basically you measure the distance from the top of your bow to the waterline. (may be tough in the winter, but you may see the waterline on your boat). Minn Kota recommends a 42" shaft for measurements of 16"-22". Plus, you should add 5" to the waterline measurement if you fish in choppy water.
The full table can be seen at www.northlandmarine.com
If your boat is small, the power of this motor should be adequate.
Hope this helps.
derrek.
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Chris
02-08-2002, 05:55 PM
thank you Dereck,..I'll save it for the future,..sadly I called a few days ago to find they were sold out on this one,.I need to learn from this and trying to buy several other things from this company that when they say limited quanities they mean it.
J J G'GOOTS
02-09-2002, 09:00 PM
WOULDN'T GET LESS THAN A 56 LBS. THRUST FOR MOST BOATS OVER 17 FT.