Any idea who has the lowest price....

Post by **Will_Fish_4_Food** » April 10th, 2006, 8:05 pm

On a new Minn Kota? Going to buy one in the next couple days and was wondering if anyone had a source that can beat Cabelas/Bass Pro prices?

Ebay excluded. I'll buy one off the back of hommie's truck if that's an option.

Thank you in advance.

Post by **tin can** » April 10th, 2006, 8:07 pm

Trolling motors are about like fishing reels. Same price, any place you look. Bought mine at Bass Pro.

Post by **rocket** » April 10th, 2006, 8:37 pm

I'm in the same predicament, I found onlinemarine.com to have the lowest price on a 80lb Riptide w/ bowgaurd, and 3x steering.
Beat Cabelas, and BassPro, by $20 or $30.
Have not pulled the trigger...waiting on one of those once in a lifetime deal

Post by **Reel Slow** » April 10th, 2006, 9:01 pm

If you have never tried a 3x I would rx avoiding it for many reasons.

Only deals I have found is when models were going out, but that don't happen often.

Post by **rocket** » April 10th, 2006, 9:03 pm

Do tell about the 3x problems.

Post by **Reel Slow** » April 10th, 2006, 9:08 pm

I have had MK's for years. Tried a 80lb 3x on my last boat. Liked the fact that the head tilted up. But, the negatives were it was noisy when turned (bad in shallow water), and almost impossible to turn and high thrusts. So, your drifting quickly to an obstacle, you crank up and can't turn. Have to lower thrust, adjust and crank her back up.

Second, if anyone esle that was use to the older models, tried to steer your boat for you, look out! BD remembers mine and he would try to turn normally and the boat would be going backwards.

I have heard and seen many reports of problems with well used systems. My thinking is keep it simple. So,when I bought a new motor for my scout, I chose the standard model.

JMHO.

Post by **Chalk** » April 10th, 2006, 9:13 pm

I didn't like the 3X's I have ran....Do a search on http://www.froogle.com..there are deals to be had....make sure you price it with shipping

Post by **birddog** » April 10th, 2006, 9:14 pm

Yeah, I hated that thing. Took too much thinking to drive it. Just give me the "old school" trolling motors. Turn and go.

Post by **Reel Slow** » April 10th, 2006, 9:15 pm

birddog wrote:Yeah, I hated that thing. Took too much thinking to drive it. Just give me the "old school" trolling motors. Turn and go.

Kinda like them mules you ride

Post by **birddog** » April 10th, 2006, 9:17 pm

Post by **Chalk** » April 10th, 2006, 9:19 pm

Reel Slow wrote: Kinda like them mules you ride

Post by **tin can** » April 10th, 2006, 9:20 pm

Reel Slow wrote:
birddog wrote:Yeah, I hated that thing. Took too much thinking to drive it. Just give me the "old school" trolling motors. Turn and go.
Kinda like them mules you ride

Has he stepped up to a mule?

Post by **birddog** » April 10th, 2006, 9:22 pm

All right now its getting personal. You can badmouth about anything but my horse.

Post by **Chalk** » April 10th, 2006, 9:23 pm

Kinda like fishing with Tincan ain't it

Post by **rocket** » April 10th, 2006, 9:25 pm

My buddy got a 3x a few months ago, and I would get used to it through out the day...but when I used mine the next time

!!!
I can see your point about the cons.