Dang Choices

[speckandred]

Finally going to upgrade my trolling motor but now I get to choose between three super options.

Question for you guys. Lowrance vs Ultrex!!!!!

I have lowrance electronics but will be getting a HB 360 in the future. I see the benefits vs all the live stuff in my opnion for my style fishing. And may be going to HB as the lowrance's go bad.

I like the brake away mount on the Lowrance vs the Ultrex and that is really the only reason beside the better warranty.

Just curious what others are thinking.

[haus9393]

I believe the fortrex mount for the 360 will fit on a lowrance shaft so you should be good to go in that aspect. I run lowrance for everything and then bird for 360 with the ultrex. I’d probably go with the ghost as the ultrex is probably just as prone to breaking as the ghost is right now. I haven’t done any research on the ghost other than watching videos. I haven’t read any threads on it so I really can’t even say if guys love or hate it but I know that interference is gone with the ghost and that’s a major plus.

[Hookedup2]

I run the ultrex and my friend has the ghost. I have to say I prefer the ultrex over the ghost.

[Phoenix20]

Once you get used to the ghost it is great. Quietest trolling motor I have ever seen.

[WSfishin]

Depends on your electronics if you ask me........I ordered new boat with the Force.......I only use Garmins

[Hooked247]

Like WSfishing I run all Garmin; however, if I had to choose between the two, I would run an Ultrex. Features are always nice on anything we purchase, but for me on a trolling motor I care about three things. First is quality and customer service, two how accurate the spot lock is, and three how noisy it is.

[DGipson]

WSfishin and Hooked247, how do you like the Garmin Force?

[Meleagris1]

Buddy in my club hasn't been happy with the Ghost in heavy weed, he was a prior MK user.

[Hooked247]

The Force is fantastic and very quiet. My choice is not because I run all Garmin units either. I only wanted an efficient, well made troller that has anchor lock. All the other features are just a bonus. I know for a fact from previous conversations that if I had issues Garmin would be there to assist. I have witnessed all of the newest motors in action from Pro's at a few recent tournaments in my neck of the woods to include the new Motorguide Tour Pro. By far the quietest underway in order is Force, Ultrex & Tour Pro about the same, then Ghost. Quietest motor noise while in spot lock Force, Tour Pro, Ultrex, and Ghost. I'm not trying to bash on any brand I just tell it like I witnessed it, not from he said she said scenarios. I would run either a Force or Ultrex only, otherwise I would go back to the 112 Fortrex that came on my boat. Everyone has personal "things" they look for when running a unit or trolling motor, I'm just not one that falls in love with features as much as the solid functionality of it. My recommendation is go see them in action. YouTube videos and even watching a live event on your computer can be very misleading. I was quit surprised when they were at Eufaula seeing them tested in open water, bouncing dock to dock, and getting up in the weeds.

[WSfishin]

WSfishin and Hooked247, how do you like the Garmin Force?

Don’t have it yet........

[DGipson]

Don’t have it yet........

Do you have a build date for your boat? Mine is scheduled for production week of July 20, I ordered on May 14. What boat did you order?

[DGipson]

The Force is fantastic and very quiet. My choice is not because I run all Garmin units either. I only wanted an efficient, well made troller that has anchor lock. All the other features are just a bonus. I know for a fact from previous conversations that if I had issues Garmin would be there to assist. I have witnessed all of the newest motors in action from Pro's at a few recent tournaments in my neck of the woods to include the new Motorguide Tour Pro. By far the quietest underway in order is Force, Ultrex & Tour Pro about the same, then Ghost. Quietest motor noise while in spot lock Force, Tour Pro, Ultrex, and Ghost. I'm not trying to bash on any brand I just tell it like I witnessed it, not from he said she said scenarios. I would run either a Force or Ultrex only, otherwise I would go back to the 112 Fortrex that came on my boat. Everyone has personal "things" they look for when running a unit or trolling motor, I'm just not one that falls in love with features as much as the solid functionality of it. My recommendation is go see them in action. YouTube videos and even watching a live event on your computer can be very misleading. I was quit surprised when they were at Eufaula seeing them tested in open water, bouncing dock to dock, and getting up in the weeds.

Thanks for the perspective... I'm coming from Humminbird and Ultrex and going all Garmin this time. I'm looking forward to the change, I've been impressed with what I've seen from Garmin.

[Hooked247]

Thanks for the perspective... I'm coming from Humminbird and Ultrex and going all Garmin this time. I'm looking forward to the change, I've been impressed with what I've seen from Garmin.

You will be VERY impressed. I came from an all Humminbird setup to now all Garmin and I kick myself for not doing it sooner. Everything works! I run four 12" units plus livescope and I couldn't be happier. The processors are so fast it makes my previous Solix units seems very outdated. I've called Garmin a few times, one for an issue and no questions asked they shipped a replacement part over night, and the other times were "how to" questions. REAL PEOPLE who are also avid fisherman answer the phone. As long as you register your products Garmin is quick to answer the call.

[DGipson]

You will be VERY impressed. I came from an all Humminbird setup to now all Garmin and I kick myself for not doing it sooner. Everything works! I run four 12" units plus livescope and I couldn't be happier. The processors are so fast it makes my previous Solix units seems very outdated. I've called Garmin a few times, one for an issue and no questions asked they shipped a replacement part over night, and the other times were "how to" questions. REAL PEOPLE who are also avid fisherman answer the phone. As long as you register your products Garmin is quick to answer the call.

That is great to hear! The new Garmin units will be my first experience with touch screens. Which units do you have? I'm still trying to decide which ones to go with... my boat should be at my dealer last week of July.

[Hooked247]

That is great to hear! The new Garmin units will be my first experience with touch screens. Which units do you have? I'm still trying to decide which ones to go with... my boat should be at my dealer last week of July.

I have three Ultra 126's and one 1242xsv for my livescope. The Garmin touch screens are incredibly fast and responsive.

[DGipson]

I have three Ultra 126's and one 1242xsv for my livescope. The Garmin touch screens are incredibly fast and responsive.

Thank you

[Hooked247]

Thank you

What Phoenix model?

[DGipson]

What Phoenix model?

921 Elite

[Hooked247]

921 Elite

Sweet. I run a 920, maybe next time I will eyeball the 921, maybe . . .

[WSfishin]

Do you have a build date for your boat? Mine is scheduled for production week of July 20, I ordered on May 14. What boat did you order?

Not yet. Should be mid August. 920 PROXP