Upgrade Time for my Trolling Motor- thoughts?

[Little Skeeter]

Hey everyone,

Well I think its time to up grade my trolling motor. I have a Motor Guide Gator 12v currently and I have been reading a lot about the new Minn Kota's especially the Terrova with i pilot.

If anyone has one could you shoot me your thoughts on it. Good, the bad, and the ugly. I just want a truthful review of what it is like.

Is it worth the money?

I will probably stay at the 12 v set up, but will look into upgrading to 24v. Thoughts?

Thanks for your help folks!

[beagle man]

no need to look arround, the terrova will suit you on LOZ or stockton,,, if you fish a lake with lots of trees it will take some getting use to but I use mine on truman and have zero problems.... go for it

[wilbur]

Cochram crappieman on the MS off topic is selling one.

[Blue Water LED]

The lift assist is an important feature to me.

[vic n]

If you use a sonar up front, you will want to read all the posts about rf interference with the new tm's

[gabowman]

If you troll theyre the cream of the crop. If you do alot of manuvering around in trees you'd be better served with a cable controlled foot petal motor. I have a PD V2 with I-pilot and LOVE it....but I mostly spider rig (1% of the time) and longline troll (99% of the time) in open water.

["G"]

I have a MinnKota Terrova 80 lb. thrust 24 volt with I-pilot and US2 I love it. Go 24 volt, you won't regret it and buy the best Group 31 trolling batteries that you can find. I am using Interstates.

[jimp]

what kind of boat would depend on whether you should consider the 24v more than the 12v. glass and real heavy or tin boat. I have a 04 tracker pt175, had a MG 12v 43lb that came on the boat, that did ok, but could not really control the speed that well. Put a Terrova 55lb 12v w/48" shaft and Ipilot on it, and can maintain a steady .5 on up, what ever I feel I need or the fish want. I longline 99% and pull cranks 1%, and lots of battery left at the end of the day. If you have a big glass boat, may want to consider the 24v but I'm very satisfied with my choice.

[blueball]

i agree with gabowman,well said and i own a power drive with ipilot,jmho

If you troll theyre the cream of the crop. If you do alot of manuvering around in trees you'd be better served with a cable controlled foot petal motor. I have a PD V2 with I-pilot and LOVE it....but I mostly spider rig (1% of the time) and longline troll (99% of the time) in open water.

[lcookie]

for trolling you can't go wrong. It is like having a first mate to drive while you do what ever else you want to do. it takes a little getting use to if you fish docks alot or fish stick ups. I think cables are better at these task.