Thread: Terrova compared to RipTide

No differences in the two other than the Riptide is made for the salt environment. The seals may/may not be any better for freshwater than what's on the Terrova,

I think you can get the rip tide in 54 inch shaft Doug I know they make the ulterra in rip tide in 54 inch shaft

Originally Posted by kyrich

I think you can get the rip tide in 54 inch shaft Doug I know they make the ulterra in rip tide in 54 inch shaft

I may have found a deal on a 60". My current 60" Terrova looks a mile long but I sure do like being able to bury it deep when trolling.

Don't understand the point of swapping out a perfectly good trolling motor because the color doesn't match the boat.

Originally Posted by Tracker123

Don't understand the point of swapping out a perfectly good trolling motor because the color doesn't match the boat.

Me either....Its what they make spray paint for lol

Originally Posted by Tracker123

Don't understand the point of swapping out a perfectly good trolling motor because the color doesn't match the boat.

Has absolutely zero to do with anything. I am starting my new guide service and the motor I have is a 2013 model that was recently rebuilt. I'm looking to get into a motor with less or zero hours so my reliability should be no issue. I have found a used Rip Tide with less than 10 hours on it that can be bought well worth the $$.

Mrdux, only difference is more corrosion protection and maybe better seals ( both good ) and the white paint. I know finances are always a issue for most of us but, my thinking is put the old one back for a spare so you don't miss a trip because of down motor if you can swing it.

Originally Posted by cray

Mrdux, only difference is more corrosion protection and maybe better seals ( both good ) and the white paint. I know finances are always a issue for most of us but, my thinking is put the old one back for a spare so you don't miss a trip because of down motor if you can swing it.

That is what I'm hoping to do. I have a MK slide mount on the boat and bought an extra top base. A buddy of mine has an extra TM with both being on the slide bases and has offered his extra to get me going should mine fail. I recently had a wire come loose on the boat and it almost cost me a 4 person trip when the TM wouldn't run. Luckily they wanted to pull cranks and my Suzuki 4 stroke saved the day.