"Richard g" wrote in message
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I am going to replace my trolling motor. I have a Motor Guide now. I
have been looking at MG's and MinnKota's. One thing I noticed is that
Cabelas has several categories of re-built MK's, but only new MG's.
Why so many rebuilt MinnKota's? Are they unreliable? I know the 2
MK's I have owned both broke, but the MG's I have owned never had a
problem.
Richard g
www.bassstalkers.com

It's been my experience that MotorGuide motors are more trouble than
MinnKota. I've owned 4 or 5 MG motors and only one has lasted an entire
season. MinnKota motors on the other hand have been very durable and
dependable. Even now, there's a 36 volt, top of the line MotorGuide, and
mount sitting in the garage, dead! And a MinnKota on the boat.

One problem area with MinnKota is in the area of the foot control on the
PowerDrive models. I'd be willing to bet that the "rebuilt" models have new
foot pedals. By using the new handheld/rod mounted remote control, I'd be
willing to bet that 95% of those problems could be eliminated.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service
http://www.herefishyfishy.com