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Posted: July 25th, 2006, 8:01 pm
by Eerman
birddog wrote:I have beat the crap out of my Riptide over the last 4 years. Just ask anyone that has fished with me.
I would back you up but I wouldn't know.
My Riptide has been
so far. The previous owner of my boat had an old, freshwater Motor Guide on the boat. It's a rusted mess. I can't speak to how well it was taken care of though.
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 8:17 pm
by Chalk
birddog wrote:I have beat the crap out of my Riptide over the last 4 years. Just ask anyone that has fished with me. It has held up great. Had to replace 4 props though.
That's a trolling motor, I thought it was a forward mounted power pole
...When you die, don't come back as BD's trolling motor
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 8:33 pm
by birddog
I do call it my poor man's power pole.
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 9:16 pm
by tin can
For what it's worth, I put a fresh water trolling motor on the red cross boat a year ago. Probably by next year I'll be in the market for a white one. It's already deteriating.
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 9:49 pm
by jmart2601
Guys...didn't see thru the threads what brand-name salt-water trolling motor you were speaking of, except "white" being the color. Anyone got a name &/or website that I can check them out at???
Thanks!
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 9:52 pm
by Chalk
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 10:00 pm
by tin can
Minn Kota.
I bought my last one from Mike's Marine, in Panacea. They were in the same ball park with Bass Pro Shop.
Posted: July 25th, 2006, 11:13 pm
by grim reeler
Heh, I just got (back?) into saltwater fishing when I picked my current boat up a few months ago. I kenw I had a saltwater trolling motor, but I couldnt figure out why the previous owner picked a white model. D'oh!
It works fine in fresh water too.
And where do you find the good deals on new props for them. Oyster bars are **** on them.
Posted: July 28th, 2006, 7:58 am
by catchin1
I've got a Motorguide Digital 82lb. thrust 24volt. Its strong as an ox, and the batteries hold up good, but I feel for the money it cost, it should be smoother and quiter than it is. I'll probaly try a Minn Kota next time.