I have been to the factory authorized Minn Kota repair shop...  after that visit... I am open to buying anything  but  Minn Kota...

Dose anyone know how good or bad are the Motor Guide trolling motors ?  Where are the made ? 

I'm shopping for a stupid simple bow mount,  with cable operated foot control,  in the 55lb thrust range. 

So far I have it down to the Minn Kota Maxxum Max 55.  and the   MotorGuide X3 Digital

Please share your thoughts, good or bad.