Why aren’t ipilot trolling motors in stock anywhere? If they are where are they? I’m looking for a terrova 55lb or I’d settle for a power drive 55lb
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Why aren’t ipilot trolling motors in stock anywhere? If they are where are they? I’m looking for a terrova 55lb or I’d settle for a power drive 55lb
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I upgraded to an I-Pilot Ulterra last year and kept my old Maxxium as a backup. I’m not looking to make money on the situation as I prefer to keep my old tm but have been offered almost as much as a new one. The demand is out pacing the supply on new electrical equipment.
Minn Kota(R) 1358805 - Terrova 12V 55 lb Thrust 54" Shaft Bow Mount Freshwater Trolling Motor with i-Pilot and Bluetooth - BOATiD.comQuote:
Originally Posted by Slab Slayen
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Shows many in stock
I believe it to be a chip problem but it could be a number of things. It took 7 months last year to get an Ulterra.
Been this way for a while now.
There's definitely "a" reason.
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Carried one of my Talons to a Minn Kota guy the other day and was talking to him about it. He said he had had no problems getting parts but the new tms were not coming in. Usually 7-10 days on parts and most in stock. Pleasantly surprised about that , since I figured it might take a while for the Talon parts. I ordered an ulterra last year and finally gave up after they kept pushing the backorder date out.
I was looking to get a bigger boat this spring. A new model. They said it would be a two year wait.:dono. Good luck getting your trolling motor.Quote:
Originally Posted by BuckeyeCrappie
Was told by my reputable dealer when I had a choice of rebuilding my Ulterra or buying a new one: no TM’s available as they are sent to boat manufacturers/dealers to go on new boat models first. So—just got my Ulterra back to include new remote, bill was $1,300. Worth every penny.
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Our Indy Sports Show in Feb was nuts. Ranger dealers had a delivery wait in new boats sold min. 8 months delivery time. Didn’t stop them from selling Rangers 80 to 100 K. As they took orders for a minimum of a dozen or more. People first weekend bought out all electronics from exhibitors first weekend as a dozen Mega Lives sold out by first Sat afternoon. I saw guys packing 100lb boxed trolling motors thru packed crowds….no way would I pack a trolling motor thru jam packed crowds of our 650,000 square. ft. show with some people having to park a mile away. Our dozen boat dealers sold more than 500:boats and our 11 RV dealers sold at least more than that with a couple of dealers cracking 100 units sold during the 8 day show. In our Hunting Expo,,one hunting blind dealer had one order sold 40,000.00 worth of huniting blinds to one person. I have never ever seen so much money spent in a show before. If you find what your looking for,,,all I can say is buy it at the price you find it.
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Originally Posted by chaunc
I waited for a year and half to buy a new boat. Even the used boats were priced at a premium. I got a deal on used boat with a undersized motor. Got a new Merc with 8hrs on her and installed in the boat. I have added everything except livescope so far and it fishes great. Finding any trolling motor with spot lock takes some effort.
Eventually the market may flood with used boats and supply levels will return
Really appreciate the link. Thanks
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I thought boat prices would tank due to the pandemic. The exact opposite happened.Quote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Minn Kota Terrova 55-US2 with i-Pilot and Bluetooth (55 Lbs Thrust 45 Inch Shaft)
This one appears to be in stock
Why does t some American start a company to build these boards? Surely it’s not that difficult
Ditto and with inflation...Quote:
Originally Posted by Grainraiser
I just looked at the dealer website I bought my boat from. Identical boats to mine are now $9k more than what I paid for my 21 last August. Only difference is they are 22s.
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I went to the boat show in Jan. and bought one of only 3 boats the dealer had in stock. I did not have the intention of buying just then, but after talking with many of the dealers at the show, I knew not to wait. Got what color and style I wanted so it's living with me now! :highfiveQuote:
Originally Posted by chaunc
Believe it of not Ford HAD a chip factory HERE, but closed it down and sent it to China. Now look at their problem. :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by Takeum
Profits over people eventually bites everyone. Even those of us that just want to fish, eh? I have an extra trolling motor, nothing fancy, but sounds like now is the time to put it up for sale.