What trolling motor would you guys suggest? I'm really looking at the minnkota powerdrive v2 & adding the co-pilot (not ipilot).....anyone have this or tried it?
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What trolling motor would you guys suggest? I'm really looking at the minnkota powerdrive v2 & adding the co-pilot (not ipilot).....anyone have this or tried it?
I've got a power drive drive with the copilot. I actually have the 55lb thrust and it draws less power than my older hand controlled motor. The copilot or ipilot option is the only way to go because the foot pedal sucks on the powerdrive.
I just bought and installed a Powerdrive V2 (55lb./48 in.) two weeks ago. Used it last week for four days at Greers Ferry. Made two days on the battery, although I have a transom mount trolling motor too so it took some of the load.
I'm tickled with it, but I agree with Slabber--I'm not crazy about the foot petal. It's not designed well, and it's a little hard to control at times. CoPilot is a good idea, and I may be headed that way. Just want to make sure that the problem isn't between the motor and the seat first.
I only have a hand trolling motor now. I like to get something that would work with the i-pilot. I know at this minute I could not buy it new. That the different in the Powerdrive V2 and terrova in the 12v 55lb with IP
I HATE the electric steering...
You have one speed of turning...
With a cable steer you can turn instantly,verrrrry slow, or anywhere in between....
With the electric.... It's just..... WELL IT SUCKS! IMO
But in the stowed position is is indeed Awesome...
Different strokes for different folks...
Slabber loves it and I'm glad he does! Lol
I have a 55lb thrust with just the foot pedal. It's a great trolling motor and easy on the battery. I like being able to move the foot control anywhere in the front or back of the boat but I've never really mastered controlling it. I think the copilot would be a wise investment.
You must get the copilot. I have an older v1 with copilot. I really like it spider rigging feet free nothing in the way. My v1 steers a lot slower with the copilot so you can control it better. I like mine. The foot pedal does suck.
I have a power drive v2 45 lb thrust that I been thinking about selling. If your interested pm me. Creek if this ain't the place to post that then you can remove it no problem
You can start a thread on the AR board stating you have one for sale just don't put a price on it have everyone PM you for a price.Quote:
Originally Posted by wish4fish
What type of fishing will you be doing, single pole jigging, spider-rigging, longlining?Quote:
Originally Posted by baldeagle
Single and spider...on a 15' flat bottom
If you are use to using a cable steer you won't like the PD much when single poling but you will like it for spider-rigging. :twocents
Makes sense...Quote:
Originally Posted by creekslick
How U know?Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
If you are buying a new power drive v2 I would spend the money and get the ipilot.
Because I don't chase butterflies...Quote:
Originally Posted by Cmj
HAHAHAHA
Pfft!! Sure ya don't!Quote:
Originally Posted by JigginPoleJoe
Thanks for all the advice!
Terrova i-pilot 12v 55. I fish out of a 16 foot stick steer boat. When I single pole most of the time I sit on the front with a paddle in my hand. The I pilot is nice to move from top to top without having to get up or use the foot control. As for trolling I feel its the best motor out. With auto pilot its like Ronco, "set it and forget it". You can use the foot control and remote at the same time. When trolling I often correct direction by tapping the bottom control of foot control. Very easy on battery. Plenty of power to pull crankbaits.
I've got both the Minnkota cable steer & the Powerdrive V2 on different boats. The cable steer has 5 speeds & the V2 is variable speed. They both have advantages, but I prefer the cable steer in most situations. The variable speed is great, but the cable steer is a lot quieter when turning. It's also a lot less expensive. I've had the foot pedal go out on the V2, but the cable steer's given me no problems. If you can at all, I'd suggest finding someone with both types & trying them out--see which one you prefer.
Get the terrova. I pilot if possible.
x2 !!!!!!!
This is JUST ME........but when I bought my boat, I got a lot of advice like the above, to get the electric ipilot thingy. So I got it. It took me 2 months to finally give up and trade it in on a Minnkota Maxxum cable steer. I got tired of getting up out of my seat and walking all the way to front of boat and lifting the TM straight up in the air, with both hands, and stowing it, before I could then walk the length of the boat back to steering wheel to leave.............whew. I also didn't like the way it turned on and off........ I wanted to be in control of on and off,and the way I fish, I need on/off to be instant and constantly changing (on, turn, off, on, off, on, off, on, turn, off, all in a few seconds)........and the power drive wouldn't do that. The only thing I liked was the flat foot pedal, but even that was harder to use in SOME situations.
If I'm actually trolling, which I almost never do, I just use the big motor. My 115hp 4-stroke will go slower than most trolling speeds, and makes about as much noise as my TM does!!! I always thought "Trolling Motor" was misnamed. I think they should be called "Sculling Motors!"..... :)
I single pole 75% of the time. Thanks for all the advice, I'll prolly go with the cable steer after listening to everyone.
Another option Dicks in Conway has variable speed hand control tm. You could single pole with that and the variable speed would be awesome for trolling. Can spin the head around and mount it on your transom for pulling out the back. They are pretty cheap to compared to most foot control
I am in the market for a new trolling motor and was looking at a Powerdrive V2, 55 pound thrust until I saw this thread. I have used only cable driven trolling motors in the past. The reason I was looking at a new one was for the ability to use copilot/ipilot for trolling. What would you suggest someone do that single poles a lot in the spring and then trolls a lot summer/fall?
I have the power drive v2 with co pilot. For spider rigging and long lining I really like it, but I am torn because I like to single pole as well and they are not the best for that. Copilot is the only way to go the foot pedal sucks.