Researching new trolling motor (weight)

[tommoorehouse]

I went out on a guide boat last month and didn't realize just how nice spotlock would be to have.

I have a smaller 17'7" basscat margay so I'm concerned with size/weight. He had an Ultrex and it just looked it would be huge for my boat.

Where can I find weights and dimensions for

Ultrex
Ghost
Force
PowerPole??

This information seems to be hard to find.

[1ranger487vs]

Not sure of the weights but my ultrex 80 isn’t a lot heavier than the fortress it replaced.

[bassfisher444]

People have Ultrex trolling motors on 17 foot aluminum boats and they do fine.

[iron banks]

Garmin Force is a little lighter than the ultrex. If you fish more than you run it is worth the loss of top speed.

[Altro Cat]

I have an Ultrex on an Xpress H51 with no problems.

[illinifish]

A little google search
force 66 lb 50 inch
ultrex 77 lb 45 inch
ghost 84 lb 47 inch

[Scottw]

YouTube had a video up couple years ago where they weighed them before install and Garmin was the heaviest,100 pounds if memory serves me right

[illinifish]

YouTube had a video up couple years ago where they weighed them before install and Garmin was the heaviest,100 pounds if memory serves me right

I believe that video is inaccurate.
https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webh...C5C907E3F.html

[Waynew]

my force 50" is under 70 but unbelievably easy to deploy or raise love it

[KandKKustomz]

Powerpole will have them all beat...

[Mc Gregor]

Powerpole will have them all beat...

Power pole does not have a trolling motor?

[HiTorq]

Russel Marine Products have done videos comparing Ghost vs Ultrex, and Force vs Ghost. In each they weigh them, then take them out on the water for comparisons.

Ultrex vs Ghost

Ghost vs Force https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6_Ztt4_jnc

[reelmin5]

A little google search
force 66 lb 50 inch
ultrex 77 lb 45 inch
ghost 84 lb 47 inch

I believe your information is incorrect

[Loweman11]

I have an ultrex on a 16ft Lowe.

[fishnfireman]

I know the 24 volt Ultrex is somewhat lighter than the 36 volt Ultrex.

[alanhore]

Powerpole will have them all beat...

Been hearing this same shit for a few years, come on with it already.

[bassfisher444]

What about the Motorguide Tour Pro? It gets left out a lot is it not as good as the others? It and the ultrex are all I would consider since they both have cable steer, I have tried the all electric steer trolling motors and I don't like them at all.

[tommoorehouse]

thanks for the help! part of me wants the force because I have garmin units, but i've always had minnkota. I have all winter to decide, nothing but ice now.

[swamprat]

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[HiTorq]

What about the Motorguide Tour Pro? It gets left out a lot is it not as good as the others? It and the ultrex are all I would consider since they both have cable steer, I have tried the all electric steer trolling motors and I don't like them at all.

Find a friend with a Ghost. I was the same way, for many many months. Never had been able to feel comfortable with a "fly by wire" trolling motor. Running Lowrance I finally caved and got the Ghost. Will never go back to cable motors as long as something built like the Ghost exists.