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Bought a 2006 Triton TA 196 abt 3 months ago. It has a Maxxum 80# TM on it. I am upgrading TM and certain It will have Ipilot, but torn between the Terrova and the Ulterra. I really like the auto stow/deploy, but a little worried abt the dependability of that feature with no way to stow/deploy manually. Plan to use it to spider rig, pulling/pushing cranks, and long lining. Interested in hearing from those of you who have experience with these models.
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I love my new Terrova, and fought hard back and forth with same fight. I just felt I could bend over and lift it for another X years before I get an Ulterra.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one. If I was older and fishing by myself like I do I would have spend the extra and got it.
Good luck in your decision.
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What is the shaft length on yours? I been window shopping bbg marine and cant find a 54 inch. Brian has a good price on a 60” terrova with i link but Im wondering if the head will interfere with my poles while rigging.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
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I ordered the 60" shaft and cut it down myself. Might want to check the pricing at mygreenoutdoors.com, that is where I ordered mine from. Best prices I've found on any model TM.
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Get the 60. Don't take long to get used to it being there. You can always lower it some when rigging. I have a 52 on my terrova and when pulling cranks and I move to back of boat it's almost to short.
Get the 60", the extra length above the bow, makes it so much easier to stow in rough water.
Ditto what Cray said. I have a Triton and had a 48" shaft, didn't want a longer shaft but found a deal on a 54" shaft. Got it and glad I did but now I wish it was longer. 2 GROWN men in the back with a boat going by will suck a little air. Not bad but it does. I've just learned not to stand on the very rear of the boat or take one step towards the front when we have waves.
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I wrapped a rope around my Terrova shaft right below the head. I then put a 4” piece of broom handle on it. I can now trip the release with my right foot while pulling the motor up like a cable steer unit. Saves me from ever having to pull it up by the head.
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The new Terrova has lift assist which makes it much easier once you trip the button.
Mine is similar to mrduxQuote:
Originally Posted by mrdux
Oneida Eagle made this for me out of paracord which works well.
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Am I missing something when I go to that site? They appear to be the same price as what Bass Pro advertises, and I'm guessing that is msrpQuote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
I found a DEAL on a factory refurbished riptide ulterra 80# 54” shaft with Ipilot. $1,483.99 with free shipping. The web site is
mk.factoryoutletstore.com. Havent bought it yet because when something seems too good to be true....
Anybody buy stuff from them? A good deal isnt a deal if it comes with headaches and issues.
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I got the Terrova with ipilot link 80/60 bluetooth for 1359
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Northern marine and electronics
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I ordered mine in February. I also ordered a 2018 map card from them in April because it had been the better price I found. Sorry, things change over time I guess...Quote:
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I thought they might be one of those places that you have to call to get their price. Some mfgs don't let their dealers adv less than msrp.Quote:
Originally Posted by bandchaser
Finally ordered a TM. Decisions Decisions. Almost got the Ulterra but after reading abt a million reviews, I got a Riptide Terrova 80/60 with ipilot link. While I’m not planning to fish saltwater, it matched my white boat better and the added protection might make it last longer. I really was attracted to the auto stow/deploy, but had concerns abt the possibility of malfuntion from all the reviews. I considered getting the 112# thrust but would have to add another battery in an already cramped space and upgrade chargers before I could even use it. Figured that would be more expensive than the ethernet hub and cables to connect my sonars. Even if its not more money, I dont have to link them right away and can still use the ipilot to operate the TM. Cant wait to install and try it out. Also ordered some Hi tech rod holders and a sonar mount. Hopefully will soon have my new to me boat ready to fish.
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Did you not consider the ulltrex?Quote:
Originally Posted by KFC
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You’ll love the RipTide. One of my 2 remote steer TMs is a RipTide. I put probably over a thousand hours on it before I set up up for a spare. Zero issues. I use a MinnKota slide mount so I can swap motors in seconds.
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Man I just got the ultrex minnkota and boy that thang is sweet. You can lift and lower it with easy. I-Pilot and the smoothest footcontrol I’ve ever tried.
I did not consider the Ultrex. I have been spoiled by the ipilot on my other boat. With the rod holders, sonar, minnow bucket, etc. I opted for the remote instead of a foot pedal and cable in the floor with the other stuff. Besides I thot I was getting a pretty good deal. Got the terrova with ipilot link and quick release for $1599 delivered. Seemed hard to turn down.
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