03-20-2016, 10:17 PM
I've had a MotorGuide X5 with pinpoint, a Minn kota Terrova with spot-lock, and I now have a Minn Kota Ulterra self deploy and stow.
The MotorGuide was definitely more stout and rugged than the Minn Kota's. With the Minn Kota you had to secure the locking knob very, very precisely or the shaft seal would be compromised during the trip to the lake with all the bouncing. I also added a RAM mount 2/3 up the shaft which might work well to protect your Motor Guide.
I would have got a MotorGuide if they had a deploy and stow feature that kept me on the driver side of the windshield for deploy and stow. I have the 36 volt, 112 lbs. of thrust model. It is really nice, but MotorGuide should have one soon.
Bob
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The MotorGuide was definitely more stout and rugged than the Minn Kota's. With the Minn Kota you had to secure the locking knob very, very precisely or the shaft seal would be compromised during the trip to the lake with all the bouncing. I also added a RAM mount 2/3 up the shaft which might work well to protect your Motor Guide.
I would have got a MotorGuide if they had a deploy and stow feature that kept me on the driver side of the windshield for deploy and stow. I have the 36 volt, 112 lbs. of thrust model. It is really nice, but MotorGuide should have one soon.
Bob
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