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Im just curious if anyone could answer this question. Im wanting to get the minn kota terrova with universal sonar 2 48in shaft with 55lb thrust but I dont know if you can get the i-pilot hookup for that particular motor. I do not need the 80 or 101lb thrust through. More than anything I really don't want to have another battery in the boat and I very rarely ever use all my battery in a day on my motor guide 12volt system I have now so...... Any help would be appreciated.
Absolutely!
That is just what I have and what I have done.
No problems
SWEEEEEEEET! I appreciate the reply back. Thats gonna save me some $$$$.Quote:
Originally Posted by tourdriver
Hi, they don't even show the 55lb thrust as an option with I-pilot. I am in the same boat and would appreciate more detailed info... how did you do that? thanks... nccrappiegirlQuote:
Originally Posted by tourdriver
You'll need to add the i-pilot kit to your Terrova or PD-V2 Minn Kota trolling motor (fresh water). I had to buy my plain vanilla Terrova with the right shaft length and then add the I-Pilot kit to it. 5 minute job. However, the PD-V2 is VERY involved but instructions are with the kit. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by nccrappiegirl
BTW there CG...Go to the top of the page for an I-Pilot Q&A sticky. Some good info there.
There are 5 i-Pilot rigged motors that are offered by MinnKota. 2 of these are Terrovas (80, 101).Quote:
Originally Posted by nccrappiegirl
If you have an existing motor, it is easy to add the i-Pilot accessory yourself, particularly for Terrovas. i-Pilot can be added to any Terrova and PowerDrive V2 (post 2007).
I've been running an i-Pilot since the summer, and have a variety of field test information at the website below:
Introduction to MinnKota's i-Pilot
I have a Terrova 55#... toke 5 minutes to install the i-Pilot
From what I can see with the latest BPS catalog... you still have to order a unit with Autopilot to get a 55 lb thrust unit with Universal Sonar 2. From what I have read it is a waste of money to have to buy Autopilot only to swap the head out for the I-Pilot. I am still willing to do that if I have to... just hate to waste the money. It is a shame they don't offer the 55 lb thrust Terrova unit with just the Universal Sonar 2.
Sure they do if you just look in the right place...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by nccrappiegirl
Minn Kota Terrova 55 w/ US2
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Originally Posted by nccrappiegirl
nccrappiegirl, I have been on the phone all morning and have found our solution. First off, basspro doesnt even list what you and I are looking for nor can they order it in from what the bp electronics manager told me. He is a very smart guy and cannot believe that bass pro wont even let you order any in. His boss told him this morn. that it was because the model you and I are looking for just arent in high enough demand and they don't want to be stuck with the back stock. Hence why they arent even listed in the magazine. Here is what I have found. I called minnkota to ask for sure if an I pilot could would hook up to a 55lb thrust bow mount terrova with us2. He said the I pilot will hoop up to ALL minkota terrovas. I found a terrova online at jandhproducts which was a 48" shaft 55lb thst with Universal sonar 2 for $819.00 and 21 bucks shipping. I ordered It!! Now All i have to do is find someone with the I-pilot now because he is out and so is my local bp. Matter of fact, they have 4 people on the waiting list at my local bass pro shop right now. Minn kota said it is simple to hookup the Ipilot to the terrova!!! Hope this helps ya girl!
Hodges is out-of-stock also but a very good place to order from...:DQuote:
Originally Posted by CrappieCrazed
http://www.hodgesmarine.com/Minn-Kot...min1866200.htm
They do offer a 55# US2, non AP, non CP.
Terrova | Freshwater Bow-Mount | Trolling Motors | Products | Minn Kota Motors
Straight from the horses mouth
Terrova 55/US2 55 12 48" Terrova Electric Steer Variable $859.99
Terrova 55/US2 55 12 54" Terrova Electric Steer Variable $869.99
Wannabe...
Crappiecrazed, thanks a million!!! That will sure help to save us a few bucks for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrappieCrazed
One of our guys (PaddleFishing) got one from these people. Said it was excellent service and cheaper than everyone else. HUGE SALE on Minn Kota i-Pilot GPS Trolling Motor Control System
Mine came from ebuyers. Bought both the Terrova 55 and the Ipilot. They were cheaper than anyone else. Installed the Ipilot in 4 minutes and 52 seconds:D
Checked with e-buyers and the other mentioned above and there arrival dates for the i-pilot are right at 30 days but they already have a list of people waiting on them!! Boo HOO! Ive been lookin all day. Checked with minn-kotamonster.com also. Once again 30 or more days.
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Originally Posted by CrappieCrazed
I checked BPS online and the out of stock notice was removed from the terrova i-Pilot. Called them to make sure and quote the "i-Pilot is in the mail"
I ordered the i-Pilot the day it was avaialble... had it 2 days later....
IO picked up the Terrova from Cabellas.... was a reconditioned with warranty and was $200 cheaper than new
Does anyone know if MinnKota offers a 12 Volt Terrova 55 pound thrust I-pilot with Universal Sonar 2? If not how do you run your transducer cable down the shaft without it being in he way when you let the motor up and down?
Minn Kota PowerDrive V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with Universal Sonar 2Quote:
Originally Posted by EARL KITCHENS
This is for the V-1 and I'm not sure how much different the V-2 is. http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...-drive-tm.html
http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...cer-mount.html
here is a link to a good way on the Terrova for mounting the transducer. Looks good to me.
Thanks. I just wish you could buy either the Terrova or Powerdrive with I-PILOT already on it with Universal Sonar 2!! That sure would simplify things and we would not have to out engineer the engineers.
You can.
The Terrova 80 and 101 are offered with US2 and i-Pilot pre-rigged.
The PowerDrive V2 70 is offered with US2 and i-Pilot pre-rigged.
Best buy I have found on the IPilot...Quote:
Originally Posted by IBNFSHN
MINN KOTA I-PILOT FOR TERROVA
Minn Kota Terrova 80/US2 I-Pilot 24V 80 Lb 60"Quote:
Originally Posted by Jason Halfen #511
Minn Kota PowerDrive V2 70PD V2/US2 w/ I-Pilot 24V 70 Lb 60"
Take a look at these Earl..............Quote:
Originally Posted by EARL KITCHENS
Minn Kota PowerDrive V2 70PD V2/US2 w/ I-Pilot 24V 70 Lb 60"
Minn Kota Terrova 80/US2 I-Pilot 24V 80 Lb 60"
Or call Rusty at LTL....These are the best prices that I have found, but Rusty usually can do better.
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Originally Posted by EARL KITCHENS
They don't offer it with the I pilot already installed in a 12volt with us2 but you they offer the 12v with us2 and you can buy the i pilot to add on to the trolling motor. Thats what Im doing. Finally after looking all day I found an I-pilot on e-bay listed by Poorfish.com. Payed 399 for it buy I don't care. I want this thing yesterday. tired of hunting for someone who has one in stock! The answer to your question is yest you can have that set up your asking about. That setup is the reason I started this thread...;) Not everyone wants 2 batteries dedicated to there trolling motor nor does everyone have the need for anymore thrust than 55lbs. From what I understand from a minn kota terrova owner he said that his battery life last a lot longer than with his old motorguide and said he was pretty sure it was because it was because it was digital. Last time we were out crappie fishin we ran the tm for about 5 hours and his battery reading was still right at 75%. thats suites me just fine
Thanks for all the iput. It looks as though I will buy the Powerderive V2 with I-pilot and without the Universal Sonar since I already have the transducer for my 522 already wired up front. Thanks again.