Minn Kota Edge 70# vs. MotorGuide X3 70#

[simek]

I'm in the market for a new troll motor to mount on my 21' Kenner. I'm strictly freshwater. Both are 24V foot pedal troll motors. My old MotorGuide just gave up the ghost, after 23 years of service. Looking to replace it with another no frills troll motor. Anybody have any pros and/or cons of either?

[Russ-T]

I had a 70 lb thrust Edge years ago and it drove me nuts. The speed settings were the problem. It seemed like speeds 1-3 were very slow and 4-5 were full speed. It was hard to troll at proper fishing speeds. I have only bought variable speed trolling motors every since. That was so long ago that they may have changed since then.

[Slew]

I’d pick up a gently used Fortrex for $350-450 before I got an edge! As many folks that have switched to an Utrex in the last few years every shop out there probably has 3-4 laying around.

[Razorback01]

As Slew mentioned, several Fortrex and Maxum posted in the trade/sell area on TFF.

[Mayhem]

Move up to at least a 24v and 80lbs with a boat that size.


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[canny]

IMO minn kotas are quieter than MG. As mentioned I’d be checking classifieds for a used foretrex or maxxum. If you have FB then marketplace is a good source. I bought my 2 yr old Maxxum off FB for $200


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[Mambajeep]

I have a new 24v 70 edge that i got on a flash sale. I have it o a 17 aluminum. Very quiet unit. Like said before, I think you need more than 70 lb for that boat to be happy with it.

[Payne346]

“No frills trolling motor” is the way to go. I made the mistake of upgrading my 24 Nautic Star with the new Ulterra. It’s awesome...when it works right, which is rare so far. It’s back in the shop now because it would not deploy at all. Ive had it since Sept last year and this is the third trip to the shop. Just FYI... good luck sir!

[Filletem]

I have a 24v Xi3 70lb on a 20’ excel bay pro and I don’t have anything negative to say about it so far. Don’t leave the remote laying on the console and take off down the highway. Replacements are $100

[Snowflake Killa]

I've been wanting one. So I called the guy that works on
MK ask him if he would own one. And he said hell no so I guess I pass for now.



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[simek]

Thanks for all the good advice, fellas. Greatly appreciated.

[SaltwaterSlick]

I have a MinnKota 24volt 80# Great White on the bow of my 18 foot Aluma-weld tunnel drive bowgishing boat... In the wind, I wouldn't have anything less... sometimes wish I'd gotten the 36 volt 101# I think you'll be under-powered with a 12 volt unit of either brand, plus you'll be running it very hard a lot of the time if there is any wind at all... With the larger unit, you won't have to work it as hard and it should last better.