trolling motor
bigred2198
Posted 3/6/2013 9:23 AM (#623392)
Subject: trolling motor




Posts: 397


Was going to buy a new power drive 70lb 24v minn kota, but i can get a used 65lb 24v for under half the price. Am i really going to notice the difference in 5lbs of thrust?
Clammer
Posted 3/6/2013 10:00 AM (#623416 - in reply to #623392)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




Posts: 667


Location: Wisconsin
no, the biggest difference would be the battery sucking of older models. how old is the used motor?

Edited by Clammer 3/6/2013 10:03 AM
bigmckee23
Posted 3/6/2013 10:05 AM (#623421 - in reply to #623416)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




Posts: 64


Location: Crystal Lake, IL
if you're in the market, you may want to consider getting an I-Pilot. Changed the way I fish and makes your life on the water much easier... If you can find one at a good price, you won't be disappointed.
bigred2198
Posted 3/6/2013 10:28 AM (#623433 - in reply to #623392)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




Posts: 397


it is about 5 years old
DonPursch
Posted 3/6/2013 11:05 AM (#623450 - in reply to #623433)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN
The newer ones do not suck the life out of your batt. Like the older one Big consideration.
bigred2198
Posted 3/6/2013 4:00 PM (#623562 - in reply to #623392)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




Posts: 397


How long ago did they start the digital maximizer to the motors?
wicked
Posted 3/6/2013 4:55 PM (#623579 - in reply to #623392)
Subject: Re: trolling motor




Location: sneaking out to get on the water ;-)
I don't think you would notice 5#s of thrust difference but 5 years of use could have been a lot of hours on it!