Thread: Trolling motor that is controlled with a remote...???

Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3

I have room for two batteries no problem. The problem im having right now is my optima barely has enough clearance to fit under my deck therefore its not buckled or strapped down. Im trying to figure out how i want to strap that bad boy down because its not working the way i have it. It looks like im going to have to move it out from under the front deck and just have it out in the open

I run a 1860 Horizon aluminum boat. When I went from a PowerDrive 55 Co-pilot to my Terrova 80 I-pilot, I decided the heck with looks and bring on the functionality. My boat was originally wired for a 12 volt system, then I wired it for 12 volt parallel, then 24 volt. I decided to shorten my battery cables and make them more accessible so I moved them up to right behind my casting deck and installed a small deck extension to partially cover them. I can't say it will win any beauty contests but it sure does make it easier to do maintenance. Funny thing is I don't remember anybody who has been in my boat since ever saying anything about the way it looks. If you have the room and the funds, you will never regret putting a Terrova 80 I-pilot on a boat the size of yours. You may not need all that motor very often but when you do you will glad you have it.