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| I've owned three Motor Guide's (Brutes) during the time I lived down south and was fishing bass tournaments and all (fished over 200 days per year). After using MinnKota's now, I wouldn't have another Motor Guide, unless they made major changes. They are twice as loud as a MinnKota, and broke down every once in a while just like they all will. MotorGuide has come out w/ a new technology this year, which the sales reps are all jazzed over. Supposed to be much quieter and uses the technology from PinPoint, which was acquired. I'm leary of new technology anymore, and will be waiting to hear consistent positive feedback over at least a couple of years before jumping in.
I run the AP model MinnKota's rather than the cable version since that fits my fishing style better. If I were still a bass-head, probably would lean more towards the Maxxum where the cable allows quicker turning and better control in tight spots.
Had only one problem with the three AP's I've owned, which was the head spinning thing. Got it fixed under warranty and it's run perfectly since. If I had my choice of motor on a musky boat today, it would be the MinnKota AP 74lb. Just wish they would improve the bracket lift design to make it easier to get out of the water. Lots of guys on the walleye boards are giving big thumbs up to the co-pilot add-on, too. So something to think about.
BrianF.
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