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Flounderpounder · 12-28-2007, 10:11 AM

I had a MC with the 3X, and didn't like it. My instinct was always to oversteer! Plus they seem to have reliability problems. The lighted indicator arrow stopped turning shortly after buying it. I took it to Hammer's for repair (big mistake!) and it took about 2 months to get it back STILL NOT WORKING! :banghead

I called MC, and they said the part (a gear) was probably the problem, easy to install, and they quickly mailed me THREE of them!

I sold the boat before I did the repair. Overall I think the Riptide is a good motor, but I'd avoid the 3X. I just don't see how it's worth the extra $$$.

Also, unless you are only fishing ponds/lakes, you might want to consider more power! Mine was a 24V 80lb on a 19' skiff, and at peak tidal flow, or into a stiff breeze, I had to use almost full power at times (plus it ran FOREVER). Hope this helps!

12-28-2007, 10:11 AM	#2
Flounderpounder Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garcon Point Posts: 1,301	RE: Trolling Motor Question I had a MC with the 3X, and didn't like it. My instinct was always to oversteer! Plus they seem to have reliability problems. The lighted indicator arrow stopped turning shortly after buying it. I took it to Hammer's for repair (big mistake!) and it took about 2 months to get it back STILL NOT WORKING! :banghead I called MC, and they said the part (a gear) was probably the problem, easy to install, and they quickly mailed me THREE of them! I sold the boat before I did the repair. Overall I think the Riptide is a good motor, but I'd avoid the 3X. I just don't see how it's worth the extra $$$. Also, unless you are only fishing ponds/lakes, you might want to consider more power! Mine was a 24V 80lb on a 19' skiff, and at peak tidal flow, or into a stiff breeze, I had to use almost full power at times (plus it ran FOREVER). Hope this helps!