I haven't been in the trolling motor market for more than 20 years, but have decided maybe it's time to upgrade.  I'm comparing a Terrova 55lb thrust/54" shaft/ I-pilot/ US2 with a PowerDrive 55lb thrust/ 54"shaft/ I-pilot/ US2... Is the Terrova's lift assist the only difference between these two motors?  I'm not interested in the I-pilot link capabilitiy.  Thanks

 

oe

I don't believe the Power Drive is available with the built in US2 transducer. 

1 hour ago, Scott F said:

I don't believe the Power Drive is available with the built in US2 transducer. 

The MinnKota website showed it as an option with 54" shaft...

oe

Why not just go all out and upgrade to the newest kid on the block, the Ultrex?

The other differences is the Powerdrive does NOT have a foot control option with Ipilot, only remote control. The Terrova let's you control the basic functions with a foot pedal if so desired. The PD stops at 70lb thrust and the Terrova 112lb thrust. The PD deployment is different and it has a parasitic drain on the battery if you don't unplug it during storage, the Terrova does not.  I've owned both with Ipilot and currently a Terrova with Link. Can't go wrong with either with the Ipilot option.

The Powerdrive WITHOUT Ipilot is foot controlled and has a horribly designed foot pedal that tend to eat control boards. You'd be better off with a Terrova if you didn't want Ipilot

I've had both as well...I'd buy the Terrova every time if only for the deployment system.

What kind of bat are you considering a 55 lb. trolling motor for?

Thanks for the info about the lack of a foot control with the PowerDrive.  I've been using a 42lb thrust since '92 so a 30% increase should be an adequate improvement and keep me in a 12 volt system.  I appreciate the input.

 

oe