Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ
A big reel for tuna-size fish and deep water that can run straight from a 24 V boat supply.
Amazon $1,579.89 eBay$1,579.89
The Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ rates 4.0 among 25 kg drag and up electric reels; the PENN Fathom Electric 50 rates 3.0 among 14 to 24 kg drag ones. The PENN Fathom Electric 50 costs $739.94 less ($839.95 vs $1,579.89).
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PENN Fathom Electric 50
The Fathom Electric alone, for anglers who already own a 12 V battery.
Amazon $839.95 eBay$839.95
Scores side by side
These two sit in different drag classes (25 kg drag and up and 14 to 24 kg drag), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own drag peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ | PENN Fathom Electric 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $43.89 per kg of drag ($1,579.89, 36 kg) | 55 $46.41 per kg of drag ($839.95, 18.1 kg) |
| Drag 20% | 100 36 kg maximum drag | 46 18.1 kg maximum drag |
| Line speed 20% | 44 140 m/min with a 1 kg load | 50 loaded line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 68 20.2 kg of drag per kg of reel (36 kg, 1,780 g) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 36 months | 0 warranty not published |
Specifications
| Daiwa Seaborg G800MJ | PENN Fathom Electric 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Maximum drag | 36 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Standard pulling force (JAFS) | 52 kg | - |
| Line speed, 1 kg load | 140 m/min | - |
| Gear ratio | 2.9:1 | 1.9:1 |
| Line per handle turn | 63 cm | - |
| Line capacity (PE no. - metres) | PE 6-800 / 8-600 / 10-500 | Braid 30 lb 1635 yd / 40 lb 1335 yd / 50 lb 1140 yd |
| Power | ||
| Power supply | DC 12-24 V | 12 V (battery sold separately) |
| Battery in the box | No | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Motor warranty | 3 years | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 1,780 g (62.8 oz) | - |
| Bearings (ball/roller) | 22 | 5 |
| Handle | Right | Right |
| Released | 2024 | 2024-09 |