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  1. 07-09-2021, 01:39 PM #1
    Danhausen
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    Ultrex, Lowrance or Garmin

    Just taking a poll… what do I want to put on my boat ?
    pretty open and just want the best overall product
    thanks guys !
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    #2 07-09-2021, 01:48 PM
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    #3 07-09-2021, 02:38 PM
    My Ultrex has been flawless
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    #4 07-09-2021, 02:55 PM
    I have Garmin graphs, so I'd consider the Garmin just because it would interface. But I'd have no problem with the Ultrex either.
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    #5 07-09-2021, 03:31 PM
    I have a Lowrance Ghost and I am very satisfied with it (Lowrance graphs). Most posters with Ultrex and Garmin Force are satisfied with theirs also. Bottom line, whichever brand one wants.
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    #6 07-09-2021, 03:56 PM
    A few weeks ago it would have been the Ultrex.
    Garmin has been listening and working with great customer service. My Garmin TM is the bees knees now.
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    #7 07-09-2021, 04:00 PM
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    #8 07-09-2021, 04:34 PM
    I really don't see any point in linking the trolling motor to the graphs. It's just another connection and thing to fail in the chain. I would still go ultrex but lots of people like the ghost and I do like that it lays lower when stowed.
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    #9 07-09-2021, 05:31 PM
    Ford Chevy debate. I went Garmin
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    #10 07-09-2021, 09:52 PM
    Really enjoy my Ghost. There are benefits to linking your graphs to your TM. Therefore, I would say which ever brand you use pick the TM that links to it.
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    #11 07-09-2021, 10:32 PM
    Seems like they are all pretty good …. I appreciate the responses
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    #12 07-10-2021, 05:39 AM
    I wrote to Russell Marine and described my situation and felt I got very good advice from them. (They are a sponsor here.)
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    #13 07-10-2021, 06:18 AM
    Ultrex... followed by the new Motorguide
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    #14 07-10-2021, 10:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kry29 View Post
    I really don't see any point in linking the trolling motor to the graphs. It's just another connection and thing to fail in the chain. I would still go ultrex but lots of people like the ghost and I do like that it lays lower when stowed.
    You should do some research on the benefits of linking everything together.
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    #15 07-11-2021, 05:46 PM
    I would not by anything for another year if I could put it off, complaints are starting to pop on the new ones and quite sure minkota will release a brushless motor very soon. I love my ultrex but my next one will a brushless motor, just not sure yet which one. Will see which way the wind blows first
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    #16 07-11-2021, 09:33 PM
    Can't tell you what you want...but I want Lowrance LIVE's and the Ghost and Active Target. Love the setup, features, flexibility, and reliability.
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    #17 07-11-2021, 10:04 PM
    Brushless is definitely interesting !
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    #18 07-11-2021, 11:09 PM
    Brushless better but all if shaft breaks gotta buy shaft and motor
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    #19 07-11-2021, 11:10 PM
    I kinda like motorguides new one
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    #20 07-15-2021, 06:08 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by basscat tyler View Post
    My Ultrex has been flawless
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