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Location: MN | I am going to be buying a trolling motor before the season. Originally I was looking at a powerdrive with autopilot. After looking in to the features and price a bit more it makes sense to at least go with the powerdrive with ipilot. I am kind of torn between Ipilot powerdrive and the Terrova ipilot link and foot pedal. From what I understand these are the differences between the two. Let me know if I missed any.
1. Terrova has a foot pedal and a remote. Ipilot just has remote. For those that have Terrova do you find yourself using the footpedal or mostly just the remote?
2. Terrova has a different motor release system.
3. Ipilot has spot lock, record a track, and cruise control. The terrova has these features plus it can follow contours. Did I miss anything in regards to the GPS features on these two?
4. You can get the Terrova in larger lb thrust and 36 volt which I do not need.
5. Terrova has a different steering/motor system. I was told by a rep who toured the minnkota facility that they are essentially the same. Any truth?
I am leaning towards the ipilot because right now I do not have a graph to link with the terrova and even if I did I do not think I would use the contour tracing feature much. The only worry I have is wanting a foot pedal option as well. I have fished with a copilot and sometimes it was bothersome not being able to adjust the motor mid-cast. If I missed any features the Terrova has that the Ipilot does not please inform me and if you feel I should go Terrova instead of Ipilot please tell me why.
Thanks Guys
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Location: Almond, WI | You also can get an Ipilot Link kit for a PowerDrive V2 (install yourself) for $799. |
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| 1. I used the foot pedal one time - first day I had motor. |
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Location: Central IA | We have only used ours 4 times so take it with a grain of salt but we really like the remote control. I can be anywhere in the boat and steer the Trolling motor. I suppose it just takes practice but the foot pedal seems to have a steeper learning curve. We have the Ilink and are still learning to use it but have tried the following the contour and it works really well. I don't know the price difference between the two but am really pleased with the features on the Terrova. |
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| I love my terrova with I pilot. I have used the power drive and I am not a fan. They are a pain to release and stow compared to the terrova. I use my pedal a lot. Easier to steer and fish at the same time. If you steer with the remote you have to stop fishing. I love the spot lock! You can get the terrova with I pilot without the link feature and save $300.
Edited by Mnmuskyman 4/24/2014 8:52 PM
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| I'm with mnmuskyman 100%, you need the foot pedal in order to keep fishing, you don't want to stop reeling to turn the boat. I just kep the remote clipped to my belt loop, to use when i need it. |
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Location: NoDak | we are looking at 2 motors with 3 configureations each
terova
terova ipilot
terova ipilot link
power drive
PD ipilot
PD ipilot link
since you are not running a bird and lakemaster already just get a IPILOT and rock that, now as far as terova versus PD, thats up to you, but i use both my foot pedal and my controller on a daily basis, why use a hand to run the troller when i could be casting and using the foot pedal?, but the pedal alone doesnt use spot lock or retrace a path or record a track,
loved my ipilot soo much bought a new 101 with LINK on terova killer deal since they discontinued the 101 i saved over 600
now i am not positive but i dont think the PDv2 with ipilot has both a footpedal and a handheld, i think it is just a handheld. so i vote 1000% terova with ipilot, unless you have used copilot alot and love it
also dont forget the US2 univesal sonar its like $80 more but if your going to run a bow graph its well worth it, as far as i have experianced they are invincible and the cord is thru the shaft rather than wrapped around it or glued in the notch |
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Location: NoDak | http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/freshwater_b...
link to terova options and msrp
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/products/trolling_motors/freshwater_b...
link to PDv2 options and msrp
spring the extra bit an get a terova, wont be disapointed |
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Location: Planet Meltdown | It all depends on where you are located because the Ipilot link is useless unless you are running a HB and Lakemaster. I got suckered into the whole Ipilot link system only to find out that Lakemaster didn't even have a NE chip for my local waters! The follow contour feature is useless unless you have everything linked up and are running a lakemaster chip. It does not work with Navionics. That being said, I love my Ipilot and the spot lock feature is awesome. I even use it when trolling, keeping my trolling motor deployed when trolling by myself on windy days.....when I hook up with a fish and grab the rod, throw the boat in neutral and hit the spot lock. It's great to not have to worry about being blown into the rocks when your fighting a fish. I use both the remote and the foot pedal. Most of the time I'm using the remote but you need the foot pedal for making adjustments when mid cast.
Edited by brianT 4/25/2014 1:49 PM
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Location: Hayward, WI | I just have a basic Powerdrive with no autopilot or anything so take this with a grain of salt but my take on the remote vs foot pedal:
I can't imagine only using a remote. For pulling bottom bouncers or something for walleyes it's probably great but I can't imagine using it for muskies. I'm micro adjusting my trolling motor all the time with my foot pedal. On a windy day probably a few adjustments during a cast at times. Trying to do that and present a bait correctly with a remote seems like it would be a nightmare.
Whatever option you go with I'd make sure you are able to use a foot pedal.
Edited by curleytail 4/25/2014 8:50 AM
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Location: MN | Thanks for the feedback guys! I kind of had a feeling a foot pedal would be essential. I have used a copilot and it bugged me at times having to make adjustments to the steering or speed mid-cast with a hand control. That adds a good chunk of change to the purchase but I am sure I will be more satisfied with it in the long run. |
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Location: Leech Lake, Walker MN | Just get the Terrova and never look back |
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| I totally agree with Don. I have had both and never consider anything other than the Terrova. You will need a foot control unless you are just walleye fishing. I also got the ILink and it is very useful. |
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| I know its a chunk of change if you get the I pilot get the link as I had the I pilot and was so impressed ( which isn't easy for me!) I just added the link. I love the hand control as dad (89) has more room without the foot control and doesn't have to mess with the motor!
Now with the link we probably both won't have to mess with anything but spotlock for landing fish! |
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Location: MN | samuwenn - 4/24/2014 11:44 PM
we are looking at 2 motors with 3 configureations each
terova
terova ipilot
terova ipilot link
power drive
PD ipilot
PD ipilot link
since you are not running a bird and lakemaster already just get a IPILOT and rock that, now as far as terova versus PD, thats up to you, but i use both my foot pedal and my controller on a daily basis, why use a hand to run the troller when i could be casting and using the foot pedal?, but the pedal alone doesnt use spot lock or retrace a path or record a track,
loved my ipilot soo much bought a new 101 with LINK on terova killer deal since they discontinued the 101 i saved over 600
now i am not positive but i dont think the PDv2 with ipilot has both a footpedal and a handheld, i think it is just a handheld. so i vote 1000% terova with ipilot, unless you have used copilot alot and love it
also dont forget the US2 univesal sonar its like $80 more but if your going to run a bow graph its well worth it, as far as i have experianced they are invincible and the cord is thru the shaft rather than wrapped around it or glued in the notch
This is correct. Since you are not interested in Ipilot Link, you should know that you can get regular Ipilot on either the Powerdrive or the Terrova. It seems as though the poster thought that by purchasing the Terrova he was forced into purchasing the iPilot Link, which is not true.
IMO, the Terrova has a bit quieter turning motor that is less obtrusive when changing direction. In addition, the Terrova also also has a deployment system that I find to be more convenient. But one of the best features of the Terrova is the foot pedal. You should check out both to see the differences in the foot pedal. |
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