fishfight Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I am contemplating of buying a used Motorguide 75lb 24V bow mount wireless control Trolling motor. Any potential issues with the wireless unit? I read that the wireless control does not respond with some obstruction between the control and the motor, But I do not intend the put the control too far from the motor itself. I also read on line that the hand control seems to work better. Thanks for any feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemaker Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 I have the same unit. Mine was installed on the used boat I bought earlier this season. So far it has worked flawlessly but have not tried the foot pedal,only using the fob. I have zero complaints about it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hilborn Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 The fob works great on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyD Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 I find with ours that if something is in between the operator and unit it doesn't work. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishfight Posted November 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2016 The used one I have in mind does not even have a control at all. I am not even sure how to test the unit to ensure it was working before I buy the hand Fob control for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Couple things: I have a Motorguide Wireless, and the range on the foot pedal is around 20-25' (tested, when I crossed the street from my boat and it was still working). One thing that you have to be weary of is breakdown rate on the steering box. That's what happened to mine. Wireless do have a slower response time than cable trolling motors, but wireless can be operated virtually anywhere from the boat. Message me if you are looking to buy parts or the pedal, I have a complete motor but the steering drive doesn't work. Mine is a quick release model, 75lb, 24V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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