Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Took the little punt down to Elizebeth River last night to try the motoguide XI5 out for the first time and I was impressed with how it handled the current on spot lock and got a nice chrome barra while we were playing with it
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
New minnkotas sound the goods. Glad I held off now. Looking forward to upgrading one of these in a few months.
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
They speculated on these late last year, said they should be out second quarter, so I was waiting too. Glad i did.maxpower wrote:New minnkotas sound the goods. Glad I held off now. Looking forward to upgrading one of these in a few months.
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Yep, they look awesome
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
I bought a motor guide last year and it's been back into the shop twice now. It's awesome when it works but it's a bit temperamental, I think the new motor guide will be the goods
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Sorry minn Kota
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
I'm very happy with my motorguide so far. The new Kotas look the goods, but I reckon they won't be cheap!
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Anyone running an 'upgraded' Kota yet;
RIPTIDE TERROVA SALTWATER ADVANCED I-PILOT LIFT ASSIST
???
Was just about to order a MG and now in 2 minds...
RIPTIDE TERROVA SALTWATER ADVANCED I-PILOT LIFT ASSIST
???
Was just about to order a MG and now in 2 minds...
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
I'll give this a little nudge as Jack Attack (formally known as G Fish, stop it) has allowed himself to become a little amorous with his/her keyboard.
Anyone have a personal review on the new 2017 MK Riptide Terrova?
Anyone have a personal review on the new 2017 MK Riptide Terrova?
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
I was about to buy one, but just did the engine in the Patrol..... Looks like I'll be on rope anchor for a while longer yet.
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
2 years on for the MG and so far so good
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Read on other forums new MK’s Ulterra Auto Stow have heaps of issues.
Has anyone bought one of these?
I went for the MG & ist been awesome - but the shaft needs extending to 80inch.
Has anyone bought one of these?
I went for the MG & ist been awesome - but the shaft needs extending to 80inch.
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Cards, I know someone who has had one for 6 months and loves it. However he took a stack of water over the bow on a bluewater recently, and now its playing up and is in for repair.
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Re: Minn Kota ipilot Vs the Motorgude with spotlock
Most owners are very complimentary of their MGs. I'm particularly interested in the reported (by MK) improvements to the spot lock behaviour, which is reported as best in class in the 2017 models. They now include the jog feature that matches MG and of interest to me is the spot lock button now on the foot pedal albeit at additional cost.
I'm familiar with the 'spasms' that the pre 2017 MKs were prone to while on spot lock and assume this is where they have focussed most of their R&D to bridge the gap with MG pin point. Probably shouldn't believe the hype until an actual review from someone who has owned and used both new and previous models.
I'm familiar with the 'spasms' that the pre 2017 MKs were prone to while on spot lock and assume this is where they have focussed most of their R&D to bridge the gap with MG pin point. Probably shouldn't believe the hype until an actual review from someone who has owned and used both new and previous models.
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