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Location: north central wisconsin | I bought a Terrova last spring because it was the only thing available in 80lb in a non cable drive(from Minn Kota). Turns out I love the thing. After running the old old power drives along with the ones like bn has, the Terrova is a big improvement. It is also a nicer set-up than the new Power Drive pedal, which my buddy complains about all the time. The turning is lightning fast, the auto pilot is now digital, deploy is a dream and the pedal is far more durable than the old power drive pedals(so far for me anyhow). There are no more micro-push switches involved with the Terrova, but magnetics, so no more constant wear and tear on switches(or plastic coverings, which would eventually leak and cause the turning to one side to fail).
I'd agree that the pedal is a bit bulky, and I only use the rear touch pads, rendering 90% of the Terrova pedal useless to me, but the secton of the pedal that I use, is more responsive and easier on my feet all day than the old pd model. I still run a power drive 74 lb on my old boat, and it is a pain to work now, going from the terrova. Big boots or sandles, the terrova pedal(rear section) is simple to use, in that one does not need to move their foot front and back to go from sterring to 'go', and back. You can put the tip of your foot on the 'go' portion of the pedal and simply roll it to the side to turn one way or the other. It is just a matter of getting used to it, which doesn't take long. With that said, I wish Minn Kota would offer different pedals for these motors. I agree that the maxumm portion of this pedal is cumbersome, and not as responsive as the rear section, so again, most of the pedal doesn't get used. They could build a pedal that is 6"wide by 3" deep and that would suit me and the other touch pad only users just fine. I do like the co-pilot feature too, for this unit, and use it whenever fishing from the back of the boat.
Edited by Reef Hawg 7/13/2008 8:15 AM
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