Powerdrive Vs. terrova

Ok I'm pretty sure there has been plenty conversations on this but I bought a powerdrive 55lb for my boat a month or so ago an now I'm in a bit of situation. I haven't had time to put it on yet an my uncle came In for thanksgiving and seen it an wanted to give me my money back. I'm wondering is the terrova really worth the extra money and aggravation of ordering another. I know it will be worth it for the simple reason if I do it I'm gonna go with the 80lb terrova. But I'm afraid on a windy day the 55lb wouldn't keep my boat on track. I have a nx750 nitro 18ft. Any suggestion or advice will deeply be appreciated..

Sell it to him and order the Terrova 80 and you won't regret it. I have the 55 on 18 WarEagle and can see the 80 would be better on your heavier boat.

That's what I been thinking I have went through around 20-30 different forums reading what people was saying an I really feel the 80 would suit me an my boat more..I just have never fooled with the ipilot systems before so I didn't know If there was anything different from them beside thrust an foot pedal

I had a 55 on a 17 footer when it's windy it wouldn't hold me on my spot. got an 80 Maxxum on it now and it holds.

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Originally Posted by cray

Sell it to him and order the Terrova 80 and you won't regret it.

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Terrova is top of the line--built tough to handle anything you dish out. Moving from 55 to 80 means 12v to 24v, so you'll need another deep cycle battery. If the battery you planned to use with the 55 is other than brand new, sell it to your uncle, too. It's best to match batteries by brand, size, and age. While you're getting everything set up, put a 2 or 3-bank onboard charger on your Christmas list.

Everybody is right on. A 55 is not enough for a boat your size and weight.

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Originally Posted by ArmySpecialist

That's what I been thinking I have went through around 20-30 different forums reading what people was saying an I really feel the 80 would suit me an my boat more..I just have never fooled with the ipilot systems before so I didn't know If there was anything different from them beside thrust an foot pedal

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Ipilot has several features you will find invaluable at times once you use and understand how they will help you. We can all give you descriptions but there is nothing like seat of pants experience. Try if you can to get in the boat with someone who has one and experience it for yourself. I am not one to recommend many things or spend someone else's money but the Terrova Ipilot is well worth the extra money. Best money I have ever spent on fishing equipment.

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Originally Posted by cray

Best money I have ever spent on fishing equipment.

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Once again (at the risk of sounding like an echo), I couldn't agree more!

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Thanks Everyone yea the more I read the forums the more I was getting that feeling I needed the 80 I just really didn't know which model I needed/wanted

I would be very surprised if you bought the Terrova 80lb and were disappointed. You've read more than I have, no doubt. I have met folks that didn't like the PD system, 2 in fact. Both were very set in their ways and really didn't want to go thru the learning curve. I have a 17'8" bass boat and the smaller 24volt TM would almost hold me in place when alone, even in a gusting wind, but the motor was running full out. I have a 70lb Riptide that keeps it where I want it and generates 2.8 mph gps when alone. It's money well spent. Hardest part is getting the price past the book keeper. That motor and medium level side image and you're good for quite some time to come.

I use a PD v2 70LB with ipilot on a 18ft Ranger--works good--would like the 80lb terrova--but the PD 70lb works just fine.

I absolutely love my 24volt 80 pound thrust MinnKota Terrova I pilot on my Ranger Angler 1760.

I have a 24V v2 70#. I like. I like the Terrova except for the big azz- big foot- foot pedal. Takes up half the boat.

I've got a Terrova I-Pilot 36 V 101 # thrust on my 18 ft bass boat (Fiberglass) and I love it. The best piece of equipment on the boat.

I use spot lock more than any other feature. That's because I gets hung up as lot and I don't finesse jigs out of brush. Yank and crank. Come in with blanks a lot, but with the spot lock I ain't 500 feet from where I wanted to be when I was retiring. Best thing since Viagra.

Ok my uncle bought the TM.. So one more question can anyone answer if the 45" terrova be ok on my boat?

Don't worry about getting a shaft that's longer than you think you need--especially if that gets you a price break. When I bought mine, the 60" shaft was part of the bundle that gave me the features I wanted and the best price. Originally, I planned to cut the shaft down 6" to 12". After using it for a while, however, I realized that it's easier to raise the motor when you have a foot or more of shaft above the mounting bracket.

I got the 60" because sometimes I fish in rough water. If I'm in waves that bring the prop out of the water, I shouldn't be out fishing in that kind of water!!!!

I, like Corker put the 54 on mine and thought I would cut it down if need be. It sticks up quite a bit but wouldn't think of cutting it down. Makes it so much easier to retrieve the motor and I spider rig 90% of the time and not once has it interfered with the fishing. If you ever fish really rough water the longer the better. Also if you decide to pull cranks with it you will want it a lot lower in the water.

I have the cable 24 volts 70 lb and I cut it down but would not advise cutting one down because if it is anyway like my shalf ,the inside gets smaller a few inches down ,so I had to drill out to put head back on,just something to remember before anyone cut any shalf,could not tell it was like that until it was too late