Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

[FISH'N101]

I found a used Motor Guide, Bill Dance Signature Series trolling motor for sale. It is a 40lb thrust 12v with a foot control. By the appreance of it I would say it has never neen used. Which is what the seller says. He has a reciept from Wal-mart showing cost at $395.00. It is a 1997 model. He is asking $225.00. Any Ideas of value. Is this a good motor in general. Is it still repairable? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[JB]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

Hi, Fishn.<br /><br />That's too much for a 5 year old motor. It's a good one, but not that good.<br /><br />I have a 2000 Minn Kota Auto Pilot40, list $540, that I bought from Cabelas in 2000. I want to upgrade to a Genesis AP55 with the built in sonar transducer.<br /><br />I will sell it for $300.

 

[FISH'N101]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

I think you are right. The price seems a little high because of the age. The thing that's interesting about this motor is the fact that it has never been used. It has no sighns of any use. The price tag is still on it. It was purchased and never used. <br />What kind of a price do you think it should sell for.

 

[JB]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

Ahoy, Fishn.<br /><br />I overlooked the "never been used" part of your first post.<br /><br />I think anything up to $200 would be fair.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[FISH'N101]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

I think 200.00 is pretty close JB. I have a 14' Sylvan aluminum fishing boat. This 40lb thrust should be plenty of power. <br />Thanks for responding. <br /><br />What do you think of the Minn Kota footcontoller that is not mechanical. I forget what they call it, but it must be an electrical system of some sort. It comes with a long cord that would allow me to be more in the middle of my boat than in the front.

 

[Cast-Away]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

I have heard more go things about Minnkota than Motorguide. Motorguide has alot of problems with their foot controllers. I asked the question at a rod and electric motor repair shop last year. They told me that they service far fewer Minnkota's than Motorguide's. They are an authorized repair for both models. By the way my Minnkota is fantastic!

 

[FISH'N101]

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Cast-away, I was leaning toward Minn Kota myself for a new model. The stuff I have read and most people who have owned various brands seem to prefer Minn Kota most of the time. I also talked to an authorized repair shop that echoed what you were told. This Motor Guide just came along and sounded like a pretty good option if I could get it for $150.00 to $200.00. <br />But a new motor with a warranty also sounds tempting. Again this Motor Guide has never been used. But No Warranty.....

 

[ebbtide176]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

JB, i'm interested in getting a powerdrive unit. it seems the 'online users' option is not in effect anymore, so i really don't know how to get to you. have you sold your autopilot tm?

 

[sandy]

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Used trolling motors are cheap. I just bought a new motorguide 67 lb. thrust and going to<br />sell the old one. It's a 1992 motorguide 41 lb. thrust, runs great, just not enough<br />power to push a heavy bass boat around. Has foot<br />pedal, 12/24, and needs cleaned up a little. For<br />$75.00 I'm told it's a deal. Anyhow, if you or<br />someone else is interested, E-Mail: ogcj@earthlink.net

 

[crab bait]

Re: Buying Used Elec Trol Motor Price Ques?

just my 2 cents.. i'd stay away from anythin' motorguide ever made... i'd jump all over JB's .. it mite a have some miles on it.. but can bet your last biscut it's been well cared for.. motorguide is just problematic rattalin' ineffichent piece of.... well,i own one.. fool me once....shame on...well, never again.....