During the off season I am going to look at getting a new trolling motor. What are the dfifferences between Power Drive and Terrova ? Is the quality the same? I am looking at a 55lb thrust.

Thanks,

Andy

Oh, about $200.

Plus the Terrova is available in 80 and 101 thrust, the V2 is not.

Biggest difference I've seen is the bow mount deploy system and the foot predal. I guess they had to go with a different bow mount to handle those stronger power heads.

The Terrova has the more conventional style pedal that lets you rock from heel to toe to steer with a toe switch to turn motor on. Which I happen to find kinda sucks because it does not give the same response as your cable control system. I find it somewhat difficult to control using it. I find it easier to turn the auto pilot on and then bump the constant run button to go and the steer buttons on the back of the pedal when I want to change directions.  I should also mention I mostly sit when I fish because my old back bone does not let me stand for long periods so that could add to the fact why I don't like the foot pedal system.

I own a 55 power drive and I like it a lot. I wish I had more power, but I needed a good deal more then I needed power. The 18ft control cord is more then enough reason to get the electic powered turning. I put my 11 and 9 yr old girls upfront and I sitting back and control the boat from wherever I want ... its awesome.

I'm thinking about upgrading to the terrova 80 and getting iPilot. The waypoint routes and the anchoring using the motor would be ideal for the way I like to fish.

With the 18' control cord, does the boat steer on cammand or is there a delay?

Thanks,

Andy

I can't speak for the foot pedal, but with the iPilot hand-held remote, steering changes are instantaneous.

I have a 70 pound thrust V2. There is no hesitation with the long cord.

With the 18' control cord, does the boat steer on cammand or is there a delay?

Thanks,

Andy

It is instant response.

There is a delay, but since electricity travels almost the speed of light, in 18' I think you would have a hard time trying to measure it.

Just some gee-wizz info.  I was at fairly large dealership where a friend of mine is parts manager and I mentioned to him I just installed my first Minn-Kota, the Terrova with the iPilot and built in transducer.  Told him how I didn't like the foot pedal and he said he's not seen a bass fisherman that did.  He also said they have had problems with almost every one they've sold.   Another thing he told me to do was to epoxy around the transducer before I even put it in the water, they've had lots of problems with them leaking and letting water get into the motor.  Makes me think maybe I should have stayed with Motor Guides.

Way2Slow, I don't know if it was a leakage problem, but my transducer failed recently.  It took three weeks for the repair shop to replace it.  It seems that Minn Kota didn't have any transducers in stock.  Now I know why.  It looks like I'll be placing a bead of silicone around the cover plate of the transducer.

I confess that I've never tried to use the foot pedal.  I prefer to use the remote and the auto-pilot feature.

I like the pedel on the power drive, and wouldn't want the terrova pedel. I'll have to consider that when I'm ready to upgrade.