rps Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I have owned both. Presently I have a 2010 MK Terrova that I later upgraded to I-Pilot. It performs exactly how it should. I do wish the recovery design were a bit easier.
Champ188 Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Bought my first Minn Kota 18 months ago after a lifetime of owning MG. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. I'm running the 101-pound Fortrex with Lift Assist and a built-in bounce buster. The mount is as sturdy as any MG that I've ever owned and there's no slop or flop on plane in rough water. As Bill pointed out, the biggest adjustment for me was getting used to the location of the off/on switch.
Quillback Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I'm also happy with my Fortrex and the lift assist. Never have owned a Motor Guide, but it sounds like they are just as good.
denjac Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Just as champ said. I too have the fortrex and would never go back to mg. Dennis Boothe Joplin Mo. For a nation to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle." ~ Winston Churchill ~
Bill Babler Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Yes the boys touched on a very good point with the lift assist. There is somewhat of a learning curve on the MG if you have not had one. MG has a new remote control motor that is very much like the I pilot. I know Rick Lisek has had both and represented both companies, and I believe he much prefers the MG to the I pilot. This is on his flat bottom Alumaweld Trout boat. Wait two months and they will all change anyway. For cripes sakes there is something new on the market as soon as I get one mounted on the boat it is outdated. http://whiteriveroutfitters.com http://whiteriverlodgebb.com
Quillback Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Or an app you can run from whatever mobile device you have. It's not that far fetched..
Unimog Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Or an app you can run from whatever mobile device you have. It's not that far fetched.. Not at all we already have Bluetooth connectivity with power poles. I haven't compared mg and mk too closely but I have two fortrex 80s that treat me just fine. No bouncing or any problems in rougher water and pretty easy to stow and deploy.
Ham Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 I grew up on MG, but I'll do my best to never own another one. I love my MK Fortrex. I have the 24V 80lb. The button on the other side takes some getting used to though. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Quillback Posted July 26, 2014 Posted July 26, 2014 Not at all we already have Bluetooth connectivity with power poles. I haven't compared mg and mk too closely but I have two fortrex 80s that treat me just fine. No bouncing or any problems in rougher water and pretty easy to stow and deploy. There ya go!
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