Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors
Ranger Bob
Posted 3/8/2006 7:33 PM (#181446)
Subject: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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Location: Appleton, Wi		Anybody have any good or bad experiences or comments on reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors. I am looking to purchase a new motor and was curious as to whether it is worth saving $200 - $300 on a reconditioned verse buying new.
k-bob
Posted 3/8/2006 7:36 PM (#181447 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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Location: Marshfield, WI		I got one at http://www.trollnmotors.com/ and haven't had a problem. I got a Minn Kota Maxxum w/ 72 lb. thrust. I think I've had it the last 4 seasons. It still runs great.
Krishna
jim casteel
Posted 3/8/2006 8:28 PM (#181451 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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Location: oak lawn IL		i bought a MK 55 AT from BPS and never had any problems-2 seasons old now
k-bob
Posted 3/8/2006 8:30 PM (#181453 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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Location: Marshfield, WI		The Maxxum I got from that site was $250 cheaper than BPS.
Krishna
Ironman Musky John
Posted 3/9/2006 8:51 AM (#181503 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors





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Bob,

Contact the Mike at Props Ahoy, he'll steer you in the right direction. They're one of the few MinnKota Service Centers in SE Wisconsin.

[email protected]

Good Luck.
BNelson
Posted 3/9/2006 9:34 AM (#181513 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors





Location: Contrarian Island		my last 65 lb autopilot was a recond. model..it worked and looked new...
I am currently on the hunt for an 80 lb autopilot

Professional Edge
Posted 3/9/2006 10:40 AM (#181522 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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I have purchased two of them and never had a problem. I will get another if I am ever in the market. I got my from Action Fish Electronics in Anoka MN.


Keith
www.professionaledgefishingrods.com
reelman
Posted 3/9/2006 5:04 PM (#181598 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors




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I bought a recon Auto Pilot that had all kinds of problems to begin with, the Auto Pilot would make the head spin around at about 10rpm and the seal in the motor was shot so it would spay water all over when it was in the stowed position. I took it to the local warranty center and they fixed it up and it has worked great ever since.
Ranger
Posted 3/9/2006 5:12 PM (#181600 - in reply to #181446)
Subject: RE: Reconditioned Minn Kota trolling motors





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I have a 65# Maxxum tiller on my 14'er. The "mother board" went bad TWICE and both times it was replaced for free under warranty. Would have been very expensive otherwise, I think. You might want to check on that. Ask Al Warner (Essox Maniac) with a PM he may have an informed opinion. He's an electric sort of guy, you know.