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Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 5:12 pm
by rbraswell
I am looking to purchase a saltwater trolling motor. I have it narrowed down to either the Riptide (MK) or the Great White (MG). I'm leaning toward the Riptide. Can anyone give me an opinion based on their experience? Thanks.
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 5:58 pm
by RHTFISH
RIPTIDE!
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 6:37 pm
by Reel Navy
RHTFISH wrote:RIPTIDE!
Have to agree with RHTFISH. JMHO!
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 7:09 pm
by Reel Cowboy
I like my Great White.
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 7:51 pm
by Jumptrout51
MINNKOTA for sure.
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 7:55 pm
by Chill-N-Grill
Riptide
70lb autopilot/copilot $809.97 Sportsman's Warehouse
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 9:06 pm
by Flint River Pirate
I L-O-V-E my Riptide!
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 9:33 pm
by Chalk
Minn Kota - Pros - Composite shaft - few parts. Cons - Limited prop sizes - non telescoping handle
Motor Guide - Pros - Telescoping handle, three blade prop. Cons - Metal shaft.
Minn Kota gets my vote for the composite shaft - I would have bent a baker's dozen Motor guides by now.
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 10:02 pm
by sanblaslayer
I have been using an old motor guide from around 98' or 00' (i don't know exactly what model, can't remember). Things a machine, it pushes our giant boat around, and thats a true test. A friend of mines riptide just quit working the other day and he can't figure it out. Just my two cents. If they make Motor Guides like they did before, they are beasts.
Re: Need Advise
Posted: May 19th, 2009, 10:48 pm
by Tidedancer
I like my Great White. but MK's are good motors.