----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, September 25, 2000 2:09
PM
Subject: RE: [PSUBS-MAILIST] What's goin'
down? - Motorguide vs. Minnkota
Pat,
I
recently ordered trolling motors too, and I ran into a really helpful guy
named Jack Henson, who operates a trolling motor shop in Texas. He supplied me
with just the separate components I needed rather than the entire trolling
motor, and did so at a fraction of the cost. All components were new.
Most
importantly, Jack was a source of good advice, and refered me to other folks
like engineers at the manufacturers, or specialists on props. One thing he did
was steer me away from Motorguides and towards Minnkotas (although he sells
both brands). According to Jack, part of the Motorguide's speed control
circuitry is inside the motor housing, and the extra heat leads to reliability
problems. Give him a call, he is at 800-364-3949, or his web page is www.trollingmotorparts.com.
cheers,
-Alec
Hi Alec!
If that difference between
MOTORGUIDE and MINN KOTA motors you mentioned pertains to the particular unit
I'm thinking of buying, it is something I'll want to take into
consideration. I'd prefer the controller inside with me. Might be
better to go with MK's recent 101# thrust unit. Gotta research this
one...
Muchly appreciate the heads-up and
the link to Jack Henson; I'll put your Email into my SAVE file, and will be
giving Jack a call in the near future.
Gee! I guess you could say
that, up till now, when it came to MOTORGUIDE trolling motors, I "didn't
know Jack"! Nyerk-nyerk! ;-)
Many mahalos!
VBR,
Pat