2020 Trolling Motor War - Garmin, Lowrance, Minn Kota & MotorGuide Battle it out

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The trolling motor landscape changed significantly this past July at ICAST. New motors from MotorGuide, Garmin and Lowrance all were chasing the Minn Kota Ultrex to dethrone it from the top. What are all the differences and which is the best?
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  • @briangow6282
    @briangow62822 жыл бұрын

    *Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    enjoyable.fishing is a spam website isn't it?

  • @ThePonce7620
    @ThePonce76202 жыл бұрын

    Now that is how you do a review. Answered questions I didn't even know I had and you kept it simple. Subscribing!!!!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it helped you out!!! Thanks for the sub

  • @rickgreene9218
    @rickgreene92183 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have gone full Lowrance, including matching Ti2 graphs!! Love it!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!!

  • @BijahD
    @BijahD2 жыл бұрын

    I love the features and design on the motorguide unit. The electric/cable steering is such a great idea. Having a wireless or even wired unit in the back at the same time would be a cool idea for one of them to add.

  • @mase357
    @mase3574 жыл бұрын

    I think it is refreshing to see more options in the trolling motor market. Competitiveness drives innovative products to be developed, so in the long run, the consumers will benefit in terms of features and technology offered. (At a price of course) I currently own an Ultrex but waiting on the Lowrance Ghost to arrive. And once it is installed will formulate my own opinion.

  • @paulbowkunowicz6960
    @paulbowkunowicz69604 жыл бұрын

    I have alot of respect for your reviews

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! I appreciate that :)

  • @patrickdevereaux4735
    @patrickdevereaux47352 жыл бұрын

    This has been very helpful. Thank you. Any commentary/reviews on the Force and its dependability. It's been out for a couple years, but there is lack of reviews outside of sponsored pros. Thanks again,

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I've used them on friends boats and most of them have had no issues. But I know a few people who had foot pedal issues. I personally still the Ghost had the best design .

  • @sparky7146
    @sparky71464 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Thanks.

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum6974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I want to upgrade my trolling and graphs this year, I thought I wanted the ULTEX and switch from Lowrance graphs to Hummingbird, I'm so confused! I demoed the Ghost at the FLW CUP in 2019, now .... GARMIN,and their graphs!! Lots of decisions to make for such a chunk of change to upgrade, just wanted to get the most for my money. Thank you!

  • @pascalmathieu8369
    @pascalmathieu83694 жыл бұрын

    Nice video! I'll stick with what i had in mind before listening to this. I'll go full Lowrance on my boat.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good choice!

  • @jeepslivin
    @jeepslivin4 жыл бұрын

    Great comparison rundown! Based on my comparisons and some interesting things you brought up I feel the Garmin's is all around best bang for the buck. By the time you add a few bells and a whistle to the ghost you exceed the cost of the force. And bluetooth is a HUGE bonus. My new boat will have the force and may the force be with you:).

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    After getting a chance to use them I agree the Force is incredible

  • @charleslindsay4308
    @charleslindsay43084 жыл бұрын

    I agree , it just makes since now

  • @33baseballusa
    @33baseballusa4 жыл бұрын

    You really know your trolling motors. Thank you for the knowledge shared.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    No problem thanks for watching

  • @erichildreth7562
    @erichildreth75624 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and thanks for sharing this information! :)

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @robertbennett6418
    @robertbennett64184 жыл бұрын

    Have a Minn Kota Ipilot. Awesome. Can't fish/boat without it.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah once you go in a boat that doesn't have Spot Lock you lose your mind haha

  • @michaeldspain4401
    @michaeldspain44014 жыл бұрын

    Nice video highlighting the various features. I ordered a Ghost and I’m hoping that it’s going to be as awesome as it looks. I do wish they would show us what the optional remote looks like. They have also changed the foot pedal to now having 3 programmable buttons vs only 2, not sure I like losing the heading up feature. Hopefully, being fly by wire, the heading up button won’t be needed.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    They changed the buttons? I didn't hear that. Hopefully you can program one to heading lock because that is a nice feature. You are right though with the electric steer it probably wouldn't be needed unless you have a wind/waves to move you.

  • @larrylazure4288
    @larrylazure42884 жыл бұрын

    I just outfitted my bassboat this past winter. Nothing was said to me about the new trolling motors. Im still very happy with my fortrex . Old motor was 24 volt edge. It was also very good. I use these motors all day long and have never failed me.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I prefer the cable steer motors myself over the traditional electric steer, but these hybrids like the Ultrex, Force and Ghost are a great mix of both so you can take advantage of the GPS features

  • @donutman3089
    @donutman30894 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. Much more info than I was looking for, which is great. Died laughing when I saw those prices! Some of those cost more than my boat and graphs together! LOL

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes cost has sure gone up on all this stuff. 2 power poles, 2 10" graphs, livescope, a trolling motor and your in for $12000 easily.

  • @ericcrawford6646
    @ericcrawford66464 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the Lowrance motor on my rig. Still waiting for delivery! Put my downpayment on it along with the elite ti2 for the bow.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I heard they are going to be shipping soon. That'll be a nice setup with the Ti2

  • @ericcrawford6646

    @ericcrawford6646

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar early October is what I was told.

  • @bradme6579
    @bradme65794 жыл бұрын

    I have had many boats in the 40 years of fishing new and used. And have always had Minn Kota and Humminbird and have never repeat never had any problems. Some of the used boats come with motor guide and Lawrence but were upgraded to kotas and birds. This year new helix 9 and 7 and terrova for the old girl. Just my 2 cents

  • @allenbmooresharinginformation

    @allenbmooresharinginformation

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm delighted with your good luck with Minn Kota, but I've had nothing but sorrow and pain dealing with Minn Kota Rip Tide that should be called Rip Off. Maybe they just sent their worst people to the assembly line for those things, but I've had two and both have been regular failures. I'm watching this video with the intent to never buy anything else from Minn Kota.

  • @allenbmooresharinginformation
    @allenbmooresharinginformation4 жыл бұрын

    I love the competition. I'm looking forward to the costs hopefully coming down some before my Minn Kota Rip Off breaks again.

  • @winningfamily7527

    @winningfamily7527

    4 жыл бұрын

    Motorguide screwed me I will only use minnkota now 7 yrs no problems

  • @allenbmooresharinginformation

    @allenbmooresharinginformation

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@winningfamily7527 I'm glad you have had better luck than me. It's rare I can go three years without an issue stopping me from fishing for weeks. Two small motor guide motors on a 2010 boat which is all I use for movement have never had an issue.

  • @JS-gf6uc
    @JS-gf6uc2 жыл бұрын

    Shaft length should be measured from deck of boat where the trolling motor mounts to the center of prop. Garmin force is actually only 36 ".

  • @jasonbroom7147
    @jasonbroom71473 жыл бұрын

    This is a great video. Have you done any kind of update in the last couple of years? Has there been a trend in which one of these options have done well? I've only used/seen the Minn Kota and Lowrance setups, but it seems like the Garmin is/was the most technologically advanced. Are there any issues with the throughput of the wireless system Garmin is using?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Seems like there have been a few hiccups with the Garmin and Lowrance along the way, but overall they are still the best two out there today. MotorGuide Tour Pro finally came out just this year and haven't used that one or had feedback. If its a budget motor you're looking for then the Ultrex is a great choice

  • @denislaouenan4079
    @denislaouenan40793 жыл бұрын

    Hey Lawren, thanks for your video, I know the posting is over a year old! Not mentioning Rhodan? I am looking at 120Lbs of trust and 84" length, boat weights easily 5500 wet, I don't need more transducers than I already have, I think the remote control seems a good control option. what's your take on it?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    IF you see the other comments on why I don't compare Rhodan you'll understand. They don't make a trolling motor that is in the same class as these ones. Plus I feel like anyone who comments on these videos about Rhodan either works for the company or is paid to comment on social media to gain exposure for Rhodan

  • @treyferguson7943
    @treyferguson79434 жыл бұрын

    All I know is I have ran traditional trolling motors, and I ran my buddies ultrex one day while we were out and all I can say is wow. The spot lock alone is worth three price to me. I will be buying one. Another feature I really like is the ease of steering, you barely touch the foot pedal and it responds, very quickly. I will have one before spring

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree...they aren't cheap, but spot lock makes it worth it for sure.

  • @johntully4608
    @johntully46082 жыл бұрын

    Have you done or is there a more recent comparison done and where can I view it? This is very well done.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have not, but nothing has changed since this video came out other than Lowrance offering a 52 and 60 inch shaft length. The 60 inch comes with their remote while the 47 and 52 it is an option

  • @RickyLis-jx4gj
    @RickyLis-jx4gj10 ай бұрын

    Upgraded from my 30# MK that maxed out at 3mph. This pushes my pelican pwr 100 at 4.5mph which is nuts since the pwr is a slow yak

  • @Eric-bh6ie
    @Eric-bh6ie Жыл бұрын

    We need an update on these

  • @nathangibson3264
    @nathangibson32644 жыл бұрын

    I put the ultrex on my boat this spring and have zero regrets.. it's done everything I've asked it to do..

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are all good. Garmin offers some great features the others don't for sure. Nothing wrong with an Ultrex for some $$$ savings.

  • @dougwisdom1239
    @dougwisdom12394 жыл бұрын

    I've had both knees worked on, I'm looking for my next unit to have auto deploy as it's a struggle to have to climb upon the front of the boat like I used to. I fish alone 90% of the time!

  • @chachi5975

    @chachi5975

    4 жыл бұрын

    I've had the Minn Kota ulterra for the last 2 years and love it, definitely saved my back!

  • @joshuawillett850

    @joshuawillett850

    3 жыл бұрын

    And it costs less than lowrance or Garmin

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Costs less because it isn't brushless, variable voltage, and doesn't have some of the features the Force has. It'll do the job though, and it should be less due to the features it doesn't have

  • @Justin-tp3lr
    @Justin-tp3lr3 жыл бұрын

    Waiting for my tour pro to come in. I got a deal through my local bass club that I couldn't pass up. Plus I'm still running an old tour series from the early 2000s now.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    I loved my 109 Tour Edition. Such a great motor

  • @dieseldood
    @dieseldood4 жыл бұрын

    You said that the "Lowrance is the best value, if you can deal with the short shaft and no side imaging" But right in the chart that you circle it says that you can have side up front. Also Lowrance has a 3n1 nose cone that can be installed on it.... Just an FYI. I'm hoping to install 2 HDS and their trolling motor by spring. Great job breaking these down. I'd love to see a head to head to head to head when they all are finally on the store shelves!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes but AI 3in 1 doesn't come standard. When you have to buy the new nose cone you are at the price of the Garmin. In that case you would really have to decide which offers more.... Garmin comes with UHD and a Remote along with Gesture controls... So then I'm not sure the Ghost is the best value.

  • @williej.allenjr.510
    @williej.allenjr.5104 жыл бұрын

    Well done. I can see the Ghost being a major player. It would be nice if the competition drove the price down but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I was hoping to see that as well...you can easily be in $10000-15000 in trolling motor, power poles and sonar/GPS units these days

  • @GoneFishingStories
    @GoneFishingStories4 жыл бұрын

    Nope.. My money tree says NO :(

  • @bassfearme1094
    @bassfearme10944 жыл бұрын

    Been using an ultrex for 2 years and love it. Never had an issue with it, but the steering cables are known to snap on them. Garmin eliminated that issue with the wireless pedal. Garmin GPS tech is A1 as well. Great video, thanks!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked the video. I have heard of a few issue with the Ultrex, but for the amount that are out there I say they are pretty good.

  • @michaelsigman6870
    @michaelsigman68703 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for all your videos. I watch your video regarding fishfinders. I am considering putting a Garmin uhd73v at the helm and bow for my only fish finders. I probably will not network them, nor by the livescope at this time. I want your opinion if I should by both or put a Lowrance TI2 at the bow. Thank you in advance.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's get the Garmin over the Lowrance in that case. Or wait a couple weeks and see if Lowrance has anything new coming out that would be a good fit for you. You should know by December 5th

  • @michaelsigman6870

    @michaelsigman6870

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar Thank you.

  • @JustFishingTV
    @JustFishingTV4 жыл бұрын

    My pick would be the Ghost. I've run the tour MotorGuide and currently run Minn Kota. If the motor guide were brushless, I might consider going back. My unites are Lawrence so it makes sense to go with the Ghost.

  • @BVDsGoneFishing

    @BVDsGoneFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Make sure you're ok with the level of noise underwater from the Ghost. It's the loudest one even with a brushless motor. That's the main reason I'm passing on the Ghost. For 3k I would expect it to be as quiet as any other.

  • @JustFishingTV

    @JustFishingTV

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@BVDsGoneFishing not sure why I’m just seeing your response now. 😂 I agree, for 3K it better be quiet as a mouse 🐭. I spent over 2K for my touring and that was well over 10 years ago. Can’t Believe we are even considering paying 3K for any trolling motor.

  • @justgoofingoff
    @justgoofingoff4 жыл бұрын

    Staying with Minn Kota on the new Ranger. Haven't had any issues in the past, don't expect any issues in the future...

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are the proven most reliable motor.

  • @TaroMurata
    @TaroMurata4 жыл бұрын

    Your vids are sick bro! Hope you’re doing well buddy!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Enjoying watching your stuff you've been putting out lately too!

  • @TaroMurata

    @TaroMurata

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawren Wetzel my vids are the complete opposite of yours. Lol. So scuffed. And hard to understand lol.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha so entertaining tho!

  • @ericcrawford6646
    @ericcrawford66464 жыл бұрын

    Any idea when the remote is going to come out for the ghost?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Not too sure TMR-1 000-15468-001 is the part number

  • @calvinfoster5245
    @calvinfoster52452 жыл бұрын

    I just purchased a Sun Tracker Fishin' Barge 22 DLX pontoon boat and need a fishing package. I am looking at the Motor guide Lowrance Pinpoint GPS system. This package include the Motorguide Xi5 with the Lowrance Elite 9 fish finder. I'll be looking for brush piles and trolling along the banks. With your experience will this be a good fishing package or should I go with something else?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    That would be a great setup. Get at least a 24v Xi5 though for a boat that big. 36v would be even better if you have the room for 3 batteries.

  • @billgregory9560
    @billgregory95603 жыл бұрын

    this was ver informative for me as Im looking at a bow mount motor and its very confusing concerning the technology part, I have the lowrance elite chirp so probably leaning towards the lowrance ghost although the price is a little hot, also theres no hand held spot lock convienience, good info thanks

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lowrance is the leader here right now...However I think they should have included the remote. It does come included on the new 60" shaft model

  • @t.j.3873
    @t.j.38734 жыл бұрын

    Well the Garmin is what I'm buying after hearing the noise from the Lowrance makes , motor guide isnt quiet either.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that video is quite interesting

  • @wendymcwilliams9902
    @wendymcwilliams99023 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea of the tour pro because I can run multiple systems on my boat. Not limited to one brand.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are a very nice motor but a little overpriced! Also, are they even out yet? We haven't seen them in Canada at this point

  • @rodneyhanbaum697
    @rodneyhanbaum6974 жыл бұрын

    I got to see the LOWRANCE up close and personal at this year's FLW CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT in HOT SPRINGS Arkansas. Wow! Outstanding, biggest disappointing fact was the short shaft! If LOWRANCE comes up with options for a 52 & 60" shaft they definitely will have the edge IMHO

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agreed on the shaft, but short is the most popular for the target market on these things. Hopefully when the longer version comes out that'll open them up to the Great Lakes and Deep Vee markets

  • @nope6770

    @nope6770

    4 жыл бұрын

    Except they sound like a single prop airplane trying to take off underwater

  • @jimbuttery907
    @jimbuttery9073 жыл бұрын

    I’m in the market for a new trolling motor and I’m interested in the Lowrance ghost but I saw a video from Glenn May from bass resource he had an underwater camera on it and it was very loud compared to others what do you think is it a problem they may have fixed or is it still loud

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    I personally haven't found them so loud is a problem. I've used 2 and don't think they are worse than Garmin noise wise

  • @aca31comcastnet
    @aca31comcastnet3 жыл бұрын

    Garmin Force it is! Thank you for the info!!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're welcome! And a great choice for sure

  • @cjr4497
    @cjr44974 жыл бұрын

    There is a video out showing how the Lowrance is very loud under water so that would take it out of the running for me. The wireless feature on the Garmin seems awesome, but if i had to pick one now it would be the motor guide. It is simple, quiet, robust and works with any electronics.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I really like the motorguide as well, just the price point needs to be a little lower in my opinion.

  • @dustinfuller5031
    @dustinfuller50314 жыл бұрын

    Minn Kota all the way. I’m on my third ultrex (not bc they break but bc I upgrade often) I love the motor and I don’t see myself ever switching from minn Kota and humminbird

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    From what I have seen Ultrex is still what most guys are buying despite these new motors. I look forward to Minn Kota's next version to see what they have coming.

  • @toddspindler6059
    @toddspindler60594 жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure you left out the remote for the Lowrance.. Maybe I’m wrong.. But I think they have a remote that you can just point for your direction... Wireless...

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Lowrance remote is an option and it is the Garmin that has the gesture controls that allow you to point it where you want it to go.

  • @claytontaylor9176
    @claytontaylor91763 жыл бұрын

    Will you still get the SI with the Motorguide tour pro if I use Garmin graphs?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    No the Tour Pro only has 2D sonar and Down Imaging.

  • @rogerscheuermann4409
    @rogerscheuermann44094 жыл бұрын

    Do any of these trolling motors come in 12 volts?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    not yet. 24 or 36 at this point

  • @houstonjohnson7703
    @houstonjohnson77034 жыл бұрын

    If garmin does a self deploy/stow motor like the ulterra I will buy in heart beat. I'm a true believer in Garmin top to bottom have livescope in bass boat and on my dedicated catfish/striper/crappie boat with 126sv ultras bow and console on both boats. Would love to have that product from Garmin especially for my big boat for striper/catfish/crappie fishing. Hopefully they try to match/beat minn kota's ulterra

  • @kc_was_here737
    @kc_was_here73729 күн бұрын

    4 years later, any Garmin people out there? Looking to upgrade trolling motor and graphs. Leaning more and more to Garmin. You guys happy with their products?

  • @bakervinci163
    @bakervinci1634 жыл бұрын

    Did you mention livescope comparability or use on the force troller ?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope, but it works on all motors

  • @bakervinci163

    @bakervinci163

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawren Wetzel I know that, but figured garmin might do something specific for the scope

  • @Saraihomestead2
    @Saraihomestead23 жыл бұрын

    Hi there I recently bought a Pelican Intruder 12 Jon Boat. would the garmin work with my boat ?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes for sure it would

  • @PACK-ge5gu
    @PACK-ge5gu4 жыл бұрын

    Still trying to decide on which one and the same for sonar for my 2020 ranger

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah sooooo many good choices today. I think my next video will help you. Hope to have that up in early October.

  • @nope6770

    @nope6770

    4 жыл бұрын

    Garmin. The ease of use is the selling point in itself. Not to mention that they are the front runners in sonar and mapping technology

  • @FratBoyFishing
    @FratBoyFishing3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could combine the force and ghost together. I was leaning ghost but after hearing the transducer can't do above 800 KHZ, I'm leaning garmin. That and eventually I want to get livescope so it makes sense.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah Lowrance is strange with their 3 in 1 transducer... Not sure why they haven't got into the mHz range yet

  • @staceythurman
    @staceythurman4 жыл бұрын

    Man if Motorguide made a saltwater 60" shaft tour pro, I would but it yesterday!!!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah hopefully they come out with some longer shaft models

  • @LoganGoneGaming
    @LoganGoneGaming4 жыл бұрын

    The minnkota terrova is really nice because you can get the ipilot link features at suck a low price.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes, but not a cable steer (or attempt to be one) motor so that's why I didn't include it.

  • @CaptainBax
    @CaptainBax4 жыл бұрын

    Great review, which of these Trolling Motors are saltwater compatible. I'm really taken by the Garmin unit especially but I've seen on Garmin's site, I believe that it is a freshwater version and I also believe this to be true because all previous Electric Trolling Motors have been colour coded, Black motors for freshwater whereas the White is for saltwater use. If this is true, do you know if Garmin plans on releasing a saltwater version in the future?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I haven't heard of any plans for any of the brands to release a saltwater version of these motors. However, both Lowrance and Garmin have said if things go well with them, then we can expect an expanded line. That may include a SW model, but who knows at this point. Yes, you are correct in White being SW and Black being FW for Minn Kota and MotorGuide

  • @CaptainBax

    @CaptainBax

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar Thanks for the reply, might be the last thing these companies will be worried about as the world could be heading into a depression and not just a recession as first believed. I might have to stick to MinnKota for now or just hold off until we see how things turn out... stay safe.

  • @rrrr635
    @rrrr6354 жыл бұрын

    I have an old 24v Edge to upgrade. I run Garmins. looking at Force vs. Ultrex. Ultrex is ahead by price point. (still shopping)

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Had the Edge on my last boat. Ultrex will do everything you need, Garmin will do some more... But it's really just "if" you need the more

  • @wyldbill100
    @wyldbill100 Жыл бұрын

    Which of these competing brands have the better CUSTOMER SERVICE??? THAT is all I gotta know.

  • @anonymous_friend
    @anonymous_friend4 жыл бұрын

    I need a 60” garmin for my tritoon. Dont want to use lowrance graphs or I would get the Ghost

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah that's the down side to the Ghost for sure

  • @DishesandFishes
    @DishesandFishes3 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sifleuxdaniel5314
    @sifleuxdaniel53144 жыл бұрын

    They all look like good motors, but I am a humminbird guy so I prefer Minnkota because they are compatible between each other and I am pretty sure that Minnkota will also come with brushless motor soon.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I expect a brushless Minn Kota next year as well. Or hopefully sooner at ICAST this year

  • @palehorse5275
    @palehorse52752 жыл бұрын

    I have no idea to be honest. I have had a motorguide ix5 on a 2014 DLV198. 2 had gave out on me. 1st one was blowing the 30amp fuse that was factory installed. The replacement started to do the same thing. So they increased to a 50amp. Motor cuts in and out and the power cable is rotting. Only used the 2nd motor about 4 time the past 4 years. So the 3rd replacement not be a motorguide. Looking at the reviews on Minn kota's I may shy away from them.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ghost is still the way to go!

  • @Lagoto
    @Lagoto4 жыл бұрын

    No mention about the HASWING Cayman GPS motor?! That is strange because Haswing's market share is just huge! We sell everyday to European fishermen all the way from Spain to Greece. Thanks.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I bet more Lowrance Ghosts are on boats right now in America than Haswings

  • @Araghane

    @Araghane

    4 жыл бұрын

    55lbs only for the gps version on the Cayman. The Cayman Pro 80lbs but without gps...For me is too just.

  • @lotfysabry
    @lotfysabry2 жыл бұрын

    Hi am sure since you recorded this video 2 yrs ago there new products in the market plz try to create new release for current market product this is a nice video

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Actually nothing has changed. The only difference is the Lowrance Ghost you can now get in a 52" and 60" shaft length

  • @paul.aragon
    @paul.aragon3 жыл бұрын

    2 years since this video... any significant updates regarding these trolling motors or any word on things to come?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Rumor is Power-Pole is coming out with one this summer. But we've heard that for several years now

  • @paul.aragon

    @paul.aragon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar , Minn Kota not having a brushless motor is like being left at the bus stop while the prom is going on

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not having a brushed motor that they can deliver is also the same. We haven't seen them in dealers since last June around here

  • @timothymikula2000
    @timothymikula20004 жыл бұрын

    We will see how they do on the water the ultrex is tried and true the real question I have is durability and how well it’ll keep me on my spot

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Agree...a track record is always a good thing when you are making a $3000+ purchase

  • @4290122

    @4290122

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tried and true alright full of problems after 3 years is redicoulous and it's the same issues boards burning out none stop

  • @gwagb27
    @gwagb274 жыл бұрын

    I have the garmin force and love it

  • @greatputter1

    @greatputter1

    4 жыл бұрын

    What size shaft did you go with?

  • @nope6770

    @nope6770

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too!!

  • @gwagb27

    @gwagb27

    2 жыл бұрын

    50

  • @BehindTheReelFishing
    @BehindTheReelFishing3 жыл бұрын

    Nobody beats the ALMIGHTY Ultrex!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Reliable and great value

  • @erehwon777
    @erehwon7773 жыл бұрын

    Lack of auto deploy/stow and auto trim is a deal-breaker for inshore skinny saltwater with hard, irregular bottom. I’d like to see the Riptide Ulterra go brushless and get capacity for more stored tracks.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    The saltwater market has been left out of the brushless motors at this point but hopefully they do bring them over there for 2022

  • @kmby1531
    @kmby15314 жыл бұрын

    It will be Power Poles trolling motor that surpasses them all!!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah can't wait to see that! Only been hearing about it for 5 years lol

  • @nope6770
    @nope67704 жыл бұрын

    I bought the Garmin because their units are head and shoulders above Lowrance and Hummingbirds in a very short amount of time. And Lowrance customer service is a joke.

  • @Lbz_on_crack

    @Lbz_on_crack

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dennis Griffin I’m going full Garmin on my next boat👌

  • @marcusyoung2870

    @marcusyoung2870

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Lbz_on_crack Full Garmin is cheaper than the other two also

  • @pain_weaver

    @pain_weaver

    4 жыл бұрын

    Garmin dominates salt. They perfected the salt water equipment and now are coming in swinging for freshwater market. Garmin seems to be the choice.

  • @anonymous_friend

    @anonymous_friend

    4 жыл бұрын

    Minn Kota is dead in the water, major fail not keeping up with competition and product development.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    They are behind right now, but that company does have a great track record of innovation so hopefully their response will get them to where the competition is.

  • @charlesronk2989
    @charlesronk29893 жыл бұрын

    I am so confused. Lol I think Motor guide and Minn Kota will have brushless technology soon. One thing I don't like about my current trolling motor is how much it spooks fish, and it is no where near as loud as the Minn Kota. I would like a cable steer, no transducer in the head, anchor feature, remote option, and brushless motor. Around 80lbs thrust.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    MotorGuide announced it last summer 2019....and its still not here LOL

  • @michaelleazott5560
    @michaelleazott55604 жыл бұрын

    They all have there own perks depending on graphs. But the problem is the pricing on these have gotten out of control. I will always be years behind. I refuse to pay these prices

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Pricing has got up there for sure. Hopefully with all this competition it will bring the pricing down. But so far its just raised it so who knows...

  • @andreasmoll_0924
    @andreasmoll_09243 жыл бұрын

    Seems there is still no surface alloy which is completly repel saltwater. Only saltwater resistant

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    These are freshwater motors for sure.

  • @Radcon-2222
    @Radcon-22224 жыл бұрын

    Won’t be adding any of them to my boat until they come out with a longer shaft

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I hope to see the same! 45" or so is the best seller by far and these motors really target bass boats so you can't blame them this early on. Hopefully if things go well we'll see longer ones.

  • @jadekennedy9730

    @jadekennedy9730

    4 жыл бұрын

    facts

  • @Smokeyr67

    @Smokeyr67

    4 жыл бұрын

    Longer shaft and in a saltwater version

  • @nickcosmopulos3592
    @nickcosmopulos35923 жыл бұрын

    Do they all have auto deploy and stow?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    None of these do. Only the Minn Kota ulterra does

  • @TaroMurata
    @TaroMurata4 жыл бұрын

    Btw... how’s the pedal feel on the garmin?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    It's not bad. Honestly, the Lowrance is the nicest, but the Garmin is decent. Because it is wireless you don't have the same feel as with a cable. It's similar to the Ultrex with less resistance.

  • @TaroMurata

    @TaroMurata

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawren Wetzel is it better than the feel of the motorguide? The feel of that one drove me mental.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes it is...I like it. It feels comfortable and I don't think it'll wear you out through the day. The downside though is the spot lock button location. It is right on the back of the pedal, so if you push your heel all the way down the pedal is below the spot lock button and you can accidentally hit it from time to time.

  • @TaroMurata

    @TaroMurata

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawren Wetzel the remote on it looks sick.

  • @TaroMurata

    @TaroMurata

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lawren Wetzel the feel is the most important to me.

  • @scottleggejr
    @scottleggejr3 жыл бұрын

    My wallet says haswing, but my heart says Garmin. The echomap integrations for depth, charting, and autopilot + panoptix = killer combo.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol Haswing. I'd say a major brand is the way to go with a trolling motor

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Can't say I've ever seen or heard of one prior to posting this video.

  • @scottleggejr

    @scottleggejr

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar Sounds like an opportunity for more videos in your channel🤔 "The other guys"

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol that's true. Hadn't thought of that

  • @stoneguy333
    @stoneguy333 Жыл бұрын

    Garmin needs to make a longer shaft for deep v boats….

  • @Cat-lo7hl
    @Cat-lo7hl4 жыл бұрын

    Does Garmin make a salt water motor?

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    No they do not. Only Minn Kota and MotorGuide do, but not in the models I covered in this video

  • @ddm62571
    @ddm625713 жыл бұрын

    Easy question. The Garmin Force

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    They have the best features I think. But not a fan of their design.

  • @joshuawillett850
    @joshuawillett8504 жыл бұрын

    Why are we not comparing the ulterra? Its only 1000 less and has auto stow and deploy

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    The Ulterra isn't in the same class as these motors. Ulterra is electric steer, where these are going after the cable steer (bass) market and adding the GPS features of the electric steer motors. You'd want to compare the Power Drive, Terrova, Ulterra, Xi3 and Xi5 to each other.

  • @613bassin6
    @613bassin64 жыл бұрын

    Hey thanks, great video. I am getting all Garmin electronics on my new boat including the force motor. I'm sure they are all great motors, but I watched a video that measured the under water noise being produced by the motor guide, lowrance and the Garmin. This was the selling point for me. MG was okay, the Lowrance was horribly loud and the Garmin was hands down the quietest. Are you still at Radio World? I might be contacting you to purchase all my electronics. Thanks.

  • @613bassin6

    @613bassin6

    4 жыл бұрын

    Here's the video I referenced in my first post. m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/c6SkxKNsl8-nZps.html&feature=share

  • @heymarkolsengamings8308

    @heymarkolsengamings8308

    4 жыл бұрын

    That video is terrible, it’s a pre production unit. The Lowrance is quieter

  • @nope6770

    @nope6770

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@heymarkolsengamings8308 No it wasn't...companies dont take prototypes to ICAST.

  • @nope6770

    @nope6770

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@613bassin6 Good choice, I also went with the Force because it's just better and they are taking over the market in the GPS/Mapping/Sonar realm.

  • @heymarkolsengamings8308

    @heymarkolsengamings8308

    4 жыл бұрын

    Dennis Griffin I’m talking in regards to the first video that Darren posted from July last year. That’s the prototype

  • @ronnyrath816
    @ronnyrath8163 жыл бұрын

    I still have the 2019 minn kota terrova ipilot and love it. No need to spend 3k, well if you're wealthy n money is not an issue so yeah the the best thing on the market hahaha. I love the Garmin because of the wireless connection brushless motor.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Terrova's sure are popular and they are pretty much bulletproof at this point

  • @fredward3056
    @fredward30564 жыл бұрын

    Minn Kota has proven reliability and great customer support. Other than maintenance I’ve had zero reliability issues. Can’t say the same for Motorquide. I’ve owned two, both lemons, never again, even if they gave me one.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    I like the MotorGuides and have run several myself over the years, but agree Minn Kota's I never had a problem with.

  • @v8consumption
    @v8consumption4 жыл бұрын

    Man so expensive. Having two boats sucks because I need to rig them both. If I had one boat I'd get the garmin

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL yeah one is bad enough these days.

  • @dajahvue
    @dajahvue4 жыл бұрын

    Garmin for me same as fish finder. Nice to spot lock on a area I come across. Just dont mix match units

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mix and match isn't good, unless you have two separate networks...but soon you'll see there is no reason to mix and match. Watch Garmin in the next couple weeks.

  • @helicopterjohns
    @helicopterjohns3 жыл бұрын

    It would be nice if the Minn Kota would talk to the Lowrance. John

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    It would be... And it would be nice if you could return stuff you buy at Home Depot to Lowe's but that ain't gonna happen either haha :)

  • @tonyhriding3
    @tonyhriding34 жыл бұрын

    I'll stick with my ultrex it works great

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    If it ain't broke don't fix it :)

  • @alexz1158
    @alexz11583 жыл бұрын

    Getting an ultrex this year!

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice!! Still got the Ranger?

  • @alexz1158

    @alexz1158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Shes still kickin

  • @alexz1158

    @alexz1158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Headin to Erie today

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Supposed to snow!!! Have fun

  • @snoopsterthesnoopindog6892
    @snoopsterthesnoopindog68924 жыл бұрын

    The ghost seems the best for my nitro z20

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nice! a lot of people are liking that motor so far

  • @jimmysamdass2966
    @jimmysamdass29664 жыл бұрын

    🤯

  • @kenmccarthyfishing
    @kenmccarthyfishing3 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥Lowrance all the way!!!💪👊🔨

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are nice for sure!

  • @ezfly5680
    @ezfly56804 жыл бұрын

    Longevity!!! I need proof these things will hold up. Especially when paying a small fortune for them. I know some are in the shop more than the water. And that's pure crap for the price you have to pay.

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes looking forward to seeing how these hold up as well

  • @susquehannaoutdoorsman3804
    @susquehannaoutdoorsman38044 жыл бұрын

    Just put a 12v 55lb ipilot Minn Kota on my jet boat, would never go back to foot pedal only

  • @InDepthSonar

    @InDepthSonar

    4 жыл бұрын

    Depending on the application, a remote can make things easier

  • @susquehannaoutdoorsman3804

    @susquehannaoutdoorsman3804

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@InDepthSonar I fish mostly the Susquehanna river, works for my method of fishing witch usually is pull along, banks, islands, cover etc, current is always holding the boat in one direction, so when you hit the spot lock you pretty much are sitting is if you had an anchor out, but without the commotion of throwing one out, then you can turn spot lock off drift another 20/30 foot of water and spot lock again for a few minutes, allows you to cover an immense amount of water far quicker and quieter than with an anchor and you don't have to do anything, formerly I didn't use my trolling motor much for anything other than positioning the boat in a drift or to get into a spot to drop anchor.

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