Motorguide Or Minn Kota? 2024
thaddeusdowning reply :
need to equip my boat with a new trolling motor. Ive always had off brand "pond prowlers" but am going to spend some money to get what I want. so which is better?
kylek reply :
In my father in laws boat he runs a Minn Kota maxxum trolling motor and we both like it a lot. I have never fished in a boat with a Motorguide. I am sure with all the pro's I see with them on their boats they have to be pretty good.
Pick one and I am sure you will be happy.
slonezp reply :
I'm a Minn Kota guy. Lifetime warranty on the composite shaft. Can't say that about Motorguide
Chris186 reply :
I have always had Minn Kota's. Right now I have a Traxxis SC, which has the digital maximizer that is supposed to help battery life.
Wayne P. reply :
Ford or Chevrolet, which is "better"?
eli2 reply :
Have used both, no problems with either.
zachb34 reply :
There was a thread on here not too long ago and there was a few people talking about how the minn Kota cable steer models need new cables a lot. That said I've owned four minn Kota tiller models with zero issues except for one with saltwater use (previous owner) I do know one thing the composite shafts on my minn Kota were bullet proof multiple wacks with a hammer didn't phase them I now own a motorguide just because I got a good deal on it and it feels the same to me except this one is cable steer.
TrapperJ reply :
Minn Kota man standing by, Maxxum on my bow.
When it came to choosing after reading its a "chevy vs Ford" debate. I thought the Minn Kota looked better style wise to me.
tnriverluver reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 3:18 AM, slonezp said:I'm a Minn Kota guy. Lifetime warranty on the composite shaft. Can't say that about Motorguide
What he said!
Jig Man reply :
I have always been a MG guy. I can't get used to the look of the gynormous MK foot control and they put the power button on the wrong side of it anyway.
Koofy Smacker reply :
Been fishing with Minn Kota for years now. Love and live by them. No issues to speak of here. That said, we all get conditioned to the foot pedals on them so see if you can find a dealer of each, and just put your foot on each separate pedal and see which you like more. (Minn Kota has power button on the right, Motorguide has it on the left)
PotomacBassin reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 10:34 AM, Koofy Smacker said:Been fishing with Minn Kota for years now. Love and live by them. No issues to speak of here. That said, we all get conditioned to the foot pedals on them so see if you can find a dealer of each, and just put your foot on each separate pedal and see which you like more. (Minn Kota has power button on the right, Motorguide has it on the left)
Sorry to correct you, but the MK button is on the left and MG is on the right. I have a MK and the only thing I don't like about it is the plastic case on the head. I've had it break on me and my trolling motor guy said he sees this a lot. MG has a a metal case here instead. Other than that, love the MK.
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 8:12 PM, PotomacBassin said:Sorry to correct you, but the MK button is on the left and MG is on the right. I have a MK and the only thing I don't like about it is the plastic case on the head. I've had it break on me and my trolling motor guy said he sees this a lot. MG has a a metal case here instead. Other than that, love the MK.
How the heck did I screw that one up haha
A-Jay reply :
Both have their fans and for good reason.
All things being equal, I'd go with whichever manufacturer has an "Authorized Service Center" closest to your local.
A-Jay
JeziHogg reply :
I would have said Minn Kota because of the Ipilot, but Motorguide now has gps integrated into there motors aswell.
Snakehead Whisperer reply :
MotorGuide here. It's hard to go wrong between the two as they both offer comparable features in whatever price class you're looking at, and both manufacturers build a quality product.
FWIW, rumor has it that the BPS Prowler motors are made by MotorGuide (can't substantiate this, but I've heard it from numerous people including BPS employees.) Those things are built like a tank. I have an old tiller steer one for the canoe that's gone overboard a handful of times while plugged in, crashed into countless rocks, and seen plenty of saltwater use (freshwater motor) and it still works like it did on day one. One of the best buys I've ever made.
BassinLou reply :
I have had the same MG, for 14 yrs now. The only thing I have had to change once is the power switch.
olegs reply :
Minn Kota because of the Ipilot
Wayne P. reply :
On 1/12/2014 at 9:15 PM, olegs said:Minn Kota because of the Ipilot
Not any more, Motor Guide has a version of that now called the X5 with Pinpoint GPS
DFM914 reply :
I have had both and still like the Minn Kota better.
Redlinerobert reply :
My last two Rangers were ordered with a Motor Guide. My next Ranger will have a Minn Kota.
Jeff H reply :
I've had both and bassin' life is just better with Minn Kota! I have had no mechanical problems with either brand but I prefer Minn Kota foot control over the Motor Guides. Maximizer has been great, they are more quiet and will go through more junk than Motor Guide.
I've got this thing with my little boy, where when we get back into some slop I'll turn around and look where we came from and we both say....."Only with Minn Kota!" He gets a big kick out of that.
Jeff H reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 4:13 AM, Wayne P. said:Ford or Chevrolet, which is "better"?
Ford. It ain't really that difficult. They pay their bills at least.
FishinDaddy reply :
MK hands down if you fish in the slop. The prop design is far superior on the MK for heavy vegetation.
WIGuide reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 10:33 AM, Jig Man said:I have always been a MG guy. I can't get used to the look of the gynormous MK foot control and they put the power button on the wrong side of it anyway.
What he said! Minnkotas have gotten better over the years than what they used to be, but IMO Motorguides are better. I like the stainless steel shaft on my Tour 82 and the Gator Mounts help to streamline any wires you run for transducers, hydrowaves, etc. Also, take it for what it's worth, in a club tournament I fished in last year on the Mississippi with very strong current four boats had relatively new trolling motors burn out. Could be a coincidence, but all 4 of them were Minnkotas.
Fishes in trees reply :
What kind of boat are you putting the trolling motor on? Are you doing a bow mount or a transom mount? What size trolling motor do you need/want? Me, I tend to favor MinnKota for a couple of reasons. Once, I've met the regional Minn Kota rep a couple of times, and he was nice to me when he didn't have to be. Once when I was a rookie co-angler doing BFL, he took me practice fishing for a day. Secondly, I was co-angler at a tournament on Grand Lake once and the day was spoiled when my boaters trolling motor broke (it was a Motor Guide)
When I bought my boat, I put a MinnKota on it. Minn Kota trolling motors will break, especially when you leave the motor down as you attempt to drive the boat onto the trailer. Other than that, I've smacked my trolling motor into countless obstacles and it still works.
Darren. reply :
I prefer Minn Kota for when I motorize my kayak. I had a Prowler (MotorGuide) before, though more powerful, I prefer the way the MK handles, as well as the composite shaft.
Sam reply :
A guy outside Richmond, Virginia who repairs trolling motors and props says go to with Motor Guide.
He says they are much more stable on the boat than the MinnKotas.
I will go with his honest and impartial opinion as he works on the units all the time.
RoLo reply :
On 1/17/2014 at 8:13 AM, FishinDaddy said:MK hands down if you fish in the slop. The prop design is far superior on the MK for heavy vegetation.
I replaced a Motorguide electric motor with a Minn Kota on 3 different boats I owned.
With the MotorGuide that came stocked on my last boat, I was lucky to move 10-ft in maidencane (K-grass) without bogging down.
Also really nice is the Minn Kota 'Spot-Lock' that holds the boat on spot in water too deep for the Minn Kota Talon (E-anchor).
Roger
HookSetDon reply :
I have a MG pro series 80 on my boat with the safari prop, Have no problems going through thick vegetation with it, the stock prop not so much.
bartdude186 reply :
I have had both, and minn kota has been my best, never let me down on an all electric boat. motorguides props just don't cut it for me.
RoLo reply :
On 2/13/2014 at 10:16 AM, bartdude186 said:I have had both, and minn kota has been my best, never let me down on an all electric boat. motorguides props just don't cut it for me.
Well put ;-)
Roger
retiredbosn reply :
On 2/13/2014 at 10:16 AM, bartdude186 said:I have had both, and minn kota has been my best, never let me down on an all electric boat. motorguides props just don't cut it for me.
What's wrong with the props? Not as effective in vegetation or too noisy? Curious since I pulled the trigger on a MG
Koofy Smacker reply :
On 2/15/2014 at 7:16 AM, retiredbosn said:What's wrong with the props? Not as effective in vegetation or too noisy? Curious since I pulled the trigger on a MG
Minn Kotas props are much better through the veggies than MG. Youll see a lot more guys down in florida running MK for that reason in the heavy weeds. Open water they are both pretty good
retiredbosn reply :
Thanks
Brian Needham reply :
all the pluses and minuses, pros and cons have been listed here...
I think it boils down to what pedal you like. go play with both petals and your choice will be made.
both of them have love it or hate it petals, IMO
Bassintheweeds reply :
Minn Kota, there is just no reason for anything else.
AQUA VELVA reply :
Started with MG and overall, they've been good. Had a few issues with one but it was'nt anything I could'nt fix. If I ever need another one,though, I might just give MK a try.
slonezp reply :
MG finally wised up and introduced a composite shaft on the new Xi5
tdown1207 reply :
Thanks for all of the input, I ended up going with the Minn Kota Edge, so far I am extremely pleased with the performance and price! I guess we will see how long it last.
AQUA VELVA reply :
Your right, slonezp, I remember when MG was poking fun at MK because of their ''plastic'' shafts and now look.
MacP reply :
I think my boat is due for a new trolling motor. Thanks for the comments everyone.
FWIW my 98 Sea Ark has the original 45lb thrust motor on it. Only thing that ever broke was the plug and that was from stepping on it while plugged in.
I'll probably go with Minn Kota just to give them a go. I need a 65lb thrust. Won't like having to buy two new batteries, but I think it's time.
Bill Blackwell reply :
Absolutely MK. I just bought an xi5and the gps doesn't work. Pretty poor purchase on my part
J Francho reply :
On 3/1/2018 at 3:57 AM, Bill Blackwell said:I just bought an xi5and the gps doesn't work.
Return it.
Bill Blackwell reply :
I think you are right. Better to return it and try MK
JLBBass reply :
Minn Kota is kicking Motorguides butt, and it looks like Humminbird is kicking Lowrance's butt! you can tell this from certain other sites, on whats for sale, and what is being bought. MK and Humminbird working together with linking their TM's and Humminbird's depth finders/gps's are killing the competition!
Further North reply :
On 1/9/2014 at 2:00 AM, thaddeusdowning said:need to equip my boat with a new trolling motor. Ive always had off brand "pond prowlers" but am going to spend some money to get what I want. so which is better?
Both are great. Buy the one that you can get, that does what you want it to do, for less $$$...Or that has the features you want.
Ignore all brand blind static and noise that says anything else.
I've run Minn Kota because:
- I like the features.
- I like the foot pedal, and the remote.
- iPilot is the cat's pajamas, Link just makes it better.
- Minn Kota integrates with my Humminbird electronics...MG can't do that.
- I get a screamin' deal on them.
I have hundreds, if not thousands of hours on my Minn Kotas, no issues that have not been user error...and I had friends running Motor Guide that can report exactly the same.
Six of one, half dozen of the other.
gobig reply :
One word.... Ultrex
12poundbass reply :
On 3/1/2018 at 3:57 AM, Bill Blackwell said:Absolutely MK. I just bought an xi5and the gps doesn't work. Pretty poor purchase on my part
You're on a roll. You sign up revive a 4 year old thread to bash a brand then start your own thread to bash the brand again. So your TM wasn't working right. Return it, it's under warranty. Have you looked at complaints about MK? There's plenty. Both are good brands, no need to bash either. Have you ever heard that saying s@!* happens?
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