Motorguide

[madaff]

For anyone interested, I purchased a Motorguide bow mount and used it over the last few days. I can tell you this is one hell of a donk. It worked fantastic, it responds instantly has plenty of grunt and best of all it was 300 odd dollars cheaper than a Minn Kota. It is construction is far superior to that of a Minn with little or no plastic to break.


Well worth considering.

If you keen to get one contact Mandurah Outboards and ask for Paul King. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:

[Craig_S]

I'll second that as well.

Mine got its first serious workout over the weekend also. I'd give it a 5 star rating for sure.

Mine was organised by the very lovely Vikki at Portside Marine but:D

[Ravin]

I have a Motor Guide as well as I love it. Can creep in & out of snags no worries & it pulls my Hornet around just nice. The price is very good compared to a Minn Kota. Fitted an anode to it as well.

[rodmy]

what is the price?

[Ravin]

Mine is an Energy Series 54 pound thrust & it was $850

[Craig_S]

Thats the same deal available in WA too.

[Mukman]

Hey Ravin - who did the anode - you or the shop ?

Where is it ..... can you post a pic - or send me one by Email.
(mukman@bigpond.com)

Is it now covered under warranty for salt water use ?? ?

[jimi]

Wow Ravin, $850, that's almost half the price of a Minn Kota Riptide 55. Is is a saltwater motor? Is is cable steer or servo driven?

James.

[Ravin]

It is a cable steer model & as far as warranty goes any corrosion from salt is not covered by warranty but any other dramas are. I fitted the anode myself its just a matter of tightening up 2 bolts to hold it in place. I will post a pic very shortly.

[Craig_S]

Jimi, Ravin's is the same as what Madaff & me have recently picked up from the sounds. Its the freshwater model, but reports are no problem so long as you fit an anode, with cable steer.

I had my first serious bash with it on the weekend and the steering response is fabulous and on the top speed setting made my little punt fairly flog along.

[Ravin]

Heres a pic of it mounted on my Hornet. You can see the anode bolted to the leg down near the motor end .

[Craig_S]

Ravin have you got that foot control bolted down or the weight plate attached? The only real problem I've had with mine is that the thing moves around a bit on the deck and from time to time I have to search for it with my foot.

[Mukman]

Hey Ravin - who did the anode - you or the shop ?

Where is it ..... can you post a pic - or send me one by Email.
(mukman@bigpond.com)

Is it now covered under warranty for salt water use ?? ?

[Ravin]

The foot control isn't bolted down its just resting there. I might fit a weight plate in the future I will see how it goes. It doesn't move about on me too much.

[Stevo]

I have the same motor as ravin, but the 46lb and i love it. I think for the money you pay they are a top motor. They need abit of care as does any equipment used in the salt!

Ravin just a question did you fit the motor or a store???

I notice where your tie down velcro strap is?? It is supposed to be on the rear section of the mount, you will notice 2 holes in the strap, the 2 rear bolts that go into the boat go through these holes and the strap comes down designed to stop the motor jumping. :)

My foot pedal is not screwed down either it doesnt really moove around much if you have a carpeted deck. The optional weighted base should help somewhat, another option is to also try glueing some velcro underneath it might stop it from sliding around if you have carpet.

[Ravin]

I had it fitted at CCPB while I was getting my motor serviced. Theres no holes in my strap at all :confused:

[Stevo]

Thats strange, all the ones i have seen have them.

Anyway here is a diagram straight from the motorguide site so you can see where it goes.
http://www.motorguide.com/index.pl/bow_mount_install

You can always make the holes if you wanted to, just stopps the motor jumping and you dont have to be afraid of loosing the strap

I will try and get some photos of my one for you on the weekend so you can see what i mean.

Stevo:cool:

[Ravin]

Thanks for the info Stevo I appreciate it. I dug out one of my hole punches yesterday arvo & made 2 holes & fitted it. Works fine now :D Thats what I like about this site helpfull people :D :D :D

[tricky]

hi ravin

just going through the threads in here and noticed your pic of your hornet with your motorguide. mate just a couple of questions. i have just purchaced a bowmount (motorguide) and i also have a hornet(400 widebody). is your hornet the trophy model with the mount already there or did you make the mount yourself. any info would be greatly appreciated.

thanx mate
tricky

[Ravin]

G,day Tricky.
My Hornet is a 445 Wildfisher. When my hull was ordered from Quintrex I ordered it with a mounting bracket fitted for the electric to save fitting it later on.