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A terrova seems to be about $400.00 higher than a powerdriveV2. The main differance that I can see is that with the Terrova you can use the foot controll with the I-pilot. on the V2 it is either/or. My question is, if I buy a trolling motor with I-pilot will I use the footcontroll enough to justify the $400.00 I do a lot of fishing along banks and in timber, will the handheld remote work for this as well as a foot controll. Or do I need both?
The foot control is nice to have onboard if the battery in the remote goes out while you are fishing.......also the remote is nice when spider rigging or trolling but I still like the foot control when single pole fishing. So....I like both.
i prefer both, there are two many times the foot controll comes in real handy and there are just as many times I love to sit back and let the remote do all the work.
The terrova is overall bigger than the pd 2
No.......but the steering works better on the Terrova than the PD
G have u used the v2 powerdrive ,cause ive been out with someone that has a terrova and sterring response seems about the same,the older powerdrives were know for the slow sterring that everyone talks about.
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I like my Terrova....it is also easier to deploy than the PD that I tried out
what about sterring,just wondering ,u ever actually use a v2
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Originally Posted by "G"
Strip, I have a Terrova and a Maxxum. For the kind of fishing that you are talking about, I highly recommend that you try one out B4 you make the purchase. The Terova is great for trolling but the foot control has some issues.
A friend of mine bought a new PD with CoPilot last year....I assumed it was a V2, but I don't know. I tried it and it does not steer as good as my Terrova.....thats all I can tell you.Quote:
Originally Posted by blueball
Thanks for all the input. where is the best place to order a Trolling motor from?
Strip, check with Mr Hotspot here on the boards. Rickie can help you out. Good guy to do business with. He is in the advertisers here.
Thats where I got mine from....Rick is good to deal with.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
give me a link to Mr hotspot, I couldn't find him. also will the us2 transducer work with down imaging?
The Crappie HotspotQuote:
Originally Posted by Strip
I have a V2 riptide and like it fine. I didn't see the Terrova come in 70lb thrust, and the steering does OK for me. Had it a couple of months now, has auto pilot and upgradeable, pulls my 17'8" bass boat at 2.5mph on the gps.
I have the pd2 with i pilot. it is only a 50 lbs thrust. I like it how ever when I bass fish i need both hands and it the pits to stop working the pole to turn with the remote. You can do it but in higher winds it is a chore. My question is this how much better would 80 vs 50 be? would my onboard charger need changed also going to 24v from 12v.
I have the terrova. For crappie using one pole dipping, the remote is great. If I hold 2 poles verticle fishing, then the foot control is wonderful if I use the buttons and not the rocker pedal. The rocker is useless. All it will do is pee you off. Like others have said, sometimes I put my rods in the rod holders and sit back relax and let my fingers do the work. You will love the spotlock.
Voltage wise your charger will be fine. It's just a matter of how many banks the charger has. With the 24V you will need two banks for the trolling batteries and one for the cranking battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by eric3338