New Terrova question....

Well, the wife has come through again. She gave me the money to buy myself that Terrova (US2 and I-Pilot) I have been drooling over for the last year adn a half. (And no, Billbob, I dont think I should bring her to spring camp. Go find your own Fishin Momma),

I have a question, though......... What size tm do I need? I have a PolarKraft 175FF, aluminum boat. About 1400 lbs dry. Currently running a 45 lb motorguide (12volt) which usually pushes me around just fine. Wind over 15 mph becomes a real problem though. Will a 55 lb Terrova be enough for this boat? I know the consensus is gonna be "bigger is better," but I really dont want to buy more than I actually need. The difference tween the 55 and 80 would be about $350-$400 counting new wire and extra dc battery.

So....... What say you? And why do you say that?

80 will do great....I bought the 101 and its over kill for my little boat.

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Get the 80, you planning on pulling cranks some ain't ya?

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Get the 80, you planning on pulling cranks some ain't ya?

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Yeah, I was planning on trying that out this summer....... Yall gonna make me spend all my wife's money!!! Then how will she afford minners?

80# if you pull cranks, 55# if your diehard minnow man.

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Yeah, I was planning on trying that out this summer....... Yall gonna make me spend all my wife's money!!! Then how will she afford minners?

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Minners is cheaper than crankbaits, we need to try the cranks at the lake you like to fish close to your house.

Get the 80 lb.

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Get the 80 lb.

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80#, 54" shaft

theysaid#80

It's worth the extra $, u won't regret it... I don't..

I have a similar sized boat. My old 45 lb unit was not adequate in winds above 10 MPH. I suspect the 55 lb will be OK for you.

I bought the 80 lb Terrova and I no longer have problems with the wind. I am very glad I spent the money.

Go with the 24V if you have room for the extra battery. I will be getting the 12V 55 for my 16 ft rig. Go for all the motor you can afford/ have room for

Look at it this way...you use your outboard for 8 minutes and your troll motor 8 hours. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER under power a troll motor.

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Look at it this way...you use your outboard for 8 minutes and your troll motor 8 hours. NEVER, NEVER, NEVER under power a troll motor.

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Very good advice.

Linda wish o had a 80 instead of 70

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Linda wish o had a 80 instead of 70

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You in the sauce or did you borrow DD's phone?:Rofl

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You in the sauce or did you borrow DD's phone?:Rofl

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Ha funny this dern phone didn't spit out what I typed:D

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