Looking at the Terrova Power Drive V2

Hi Guys,

Got a new boat and got to start all over with upgrading everything. The first thing will be the trolling motor. I know some people like them but the Motor Guide has got to go. I'm looking at the MinnKota Terrova with autopilot or copilot. (Terrova 80/AP/US2) Has to have the US2.

Does anyone here have one and like it? I've just started trolling crank-baits and I think the little remote would come in handy.?? What should I expect to pay and does anyone have somewhere they recommend?


By the way, the boat is a 2003 Triton TR-175 Fiberglass bass boat.


Thanks,
Buzz

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Originally Posted by Buzz

Hi Guys,

Got a new boat and got to start all over with upgrading everything. The first thing will be the trolling motor. I know some people like them but the Motor Guide has got to go. I'm looking at the MinnKota Terrova with autopilot or copilot. (Terrova 80/AP/US2) Has to have the US2.

Does anyone here have one and like it? I've just started trolling crank-baits and I think the little remote would come in handy.?? What should I expect to pay and does anyone have somewhere they recommend?


By the way, the boat is a 2003 Triton TR-175 Fiberglass bass boat.


Thanks,
Buzz

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I have that unit, and I really like it. Only prob I've had is that it seems to stick when I deploy, But I give it a little kick and it works. AP is great for trolling. Be sure and get the copilot.

Been using one since Fall of last year, love it for trolling.

Wish I had my Maxxum back when I'm spider-riggings sometimes,
(get tired of hearing the errr-errr-errr of the steering motor when
I'm sitting right on top of it and doing a lot of tight manuevering)

But I would do it again, it has made trolling so much easier.
Get the autopilot for sure, I use the copilot but the footpedal is not
bad either, the cord on it is long enough to reach the back of my boat.

You will LOVE that unit!

I have a powerdrive V2 with autopilot and co-pilot.

The autopilot is a must have for a crappie fisherman in my humble opinion.

The co-pilot is a very nice accessory as well but one you could do without if you had to.

Seems like everyone is happy with this unit. Now I just gotta find a good deal on one. They are opening up a new Bass Pro just down the street next month. I may wait and see it they open up with a big sale. Next I'll have to pick up another 997 and a 787 for the front along with an interlink box.

Buzz

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Originally Posted by Buzz

Seems like everyone is happy with this unit. Now I just gotta find a good deal on one. They are opening up a new Bass Pro just down the street next month. I may wait and see it they open up with a big sale. Next I'll have to pick up another 997 and a 787 for the front along with an interlink box.

Buzz

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J and H Products has the best prices on electronics and trolling motors I have found. Their service is real good also.

Would not be without mine.. And the remote works great, But in the back of my 18ft boat. If someone is between me and the motor. I have to lean over to get it to work.
But still would not be without it.
Pete

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Originally Posted by ShilohRed

Would not be without mine.. And the remote works great, But in the back of my 18ft boat. If someone is between me and the motor. I have to lean over to get it to work.
But still would not be without it.
Pete

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I have the same problem. Thought it might be the battery---guess its just the range of the control.

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Originally Posted by rockmike

J and H Products has the best prices on electronics and trolling motors I have found. Their service is real good also.

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I have used J&H and like them very much.

I have also found that Anchor Express beats their prices on some things and they are easy to deal with as well

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If you are going to troll you can't beat them. If you are going to fish brush tops or mats and move around alot and have to pick-up TM 20 or 30 times a day. You might want to thank about the ones that has the rope to pick them up. Just my thinking! I have both kinds.

They(TM) great once they in the water. It that puttin it in and gettin it out part of it that really sucks....

Love mine, getting it in and out of the water is slow but so am I I have tied a rope on the top unit and just hit the foot release and lifted straight up and it comes out of the water just fine. I just love the power it has. and it is easy on the batteries also..... good luck on your purchase. the 997 is awsom also ...

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Love mine, getting it in and out of the water is slow but so am I I have tied a rope on the top unit and just hit the foot release and lifted straight up and it comes out of the water just fine. I just love the power it has. and it is easy on the batteries also..... good luck on your purchase. the 997 is awsom also ...

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I drive mine outta the water. I get the TM head pointed straight, then hit the foot power switch. It drives itself out of the water...... Just pull it on out when the prop breaks the surface of the water. Saves a lot of lifting.

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let off the throttle when you load it.:)

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I drive mine outta the water. I get the TM head pointed straight, then hit the foot power switch. It drives itself out of the water...... Just pull it on out when the prop breaks the surface of the water. Saves a lot of lifting.

ps

let off the throttle when you load it.:)

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I dont think I will try that. be my luck I would go over the side and hit my head and drown or get run over by someone.. they are good trolling motors I like mine a lot... good fishin to ya.

Great Trolling Motor....same problem as you guys with deploying...I came close to falling in the lake a couple of times so I came up with something that helps me. In my old boat, I sat close enough that I could push it with my foot, but the boat I have now I cant do that,so I have a steel pipe to put in between the foot of the motor and the bracket and use it as a lever and it works great.....Either way, I wouldn't be without it...Also try Hodges Marine Electronics - Marine FishFinders, GPS, VHF, Radars, and more! for some good prices with only $6.95 for shipping....I gotta try that "Driving it out of the water" technique;)

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Originally Posted by TnT

Great Trolling Motor....same problem as you guys with deploying...I came close to falling in the lake a couple of times so I came up with something that helps me. In my old boat, I sat close enough that I could push it with my foot, but the boat I have now I cant do that,so I have a steel pipe to put in between the foot of the motor and the bracket and use it as a lever and it works great.....Either way, I wouldn't be without it...Also try Hodges Marine Electronics - Marine FishFinders, GPS, VHF, Radars, and more! for some good prices with only $6.95 for shipping....I gotta try that "Driving it out of the water" technique;)

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If I can find a good strong car door lock actuator, I will fix that bending down part.

I will push a button and release the TM lock. This will end the squatting down and fiddling with that darn release arm and almost falling out the boat scenario. This is what us old folks needs for this release.

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

If I can find a good strong car door lock actuator, I will fix that bending down part.

I will push a button and release the TM lock. This will end the squatting down and fiddling with that darn release arm and almost falling out the boat scenario. This is what us old folks needs for this release.

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When you get that down to a science, maybe you can share that with us. I have always hear that if you give the laziest man the hardest job, he'll find the easiest way to do it...I am always looking for easier ways:D..Until then, this is how I do it...Sure takes alot of straining and aggravation out of it:
(I also spray Pam cooking oil on the shaft occasionally)

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I bolted a plastic paint handle to the release arm. I adjusted the big jam nut on the shaft up as far as I could get it so when I bang the handle it makes immediate contact. When I bang that scraper handle with my fist ,that thang deploys pronto.

I did some filing on the medal plate too. IBNFSHN had a pic posted where to file and that helped a lot.

I got too much stuff up front.:)

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I bolted a plastic paint handle to the release arm. I adjusted the big jam nut on the shaft up as far as I could get it so when I bang the handle it makes immediate contact. When I bang that scraper handle with my fist ,that thang deploys pronto.

I did some filing on the medal plate too. IBNFSHN had a pic posted where to file and that helped a lot.

I got too much stuff up front.:)

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I like what you did, but without going outside in the dark and looking at mine again, I am not sure what jam nut you are talking about..But I will find out tomorrow...Nice job!!!

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Originally Posted by TnT

I like what you did, but without going outside in the dark and looking at mine again, I am not sure what jam nut you are talking about..But I will find out tomorrow...Nice job!!!

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Check with Bill (IBNFSHN) as to where to file on the plates/bracket.

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Originally Posted by pole bender 2

If you are going to troll you can't beat them. If you are going to fish brush tops or mats and move around alot and have to pick-up TM 20 or 30 times a day. You might want to thank about the ones that has the rope to pick them up. Just my thinking! I have both kinds.

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I agree!!!! If you are a troller, an AP is hard to beat..Dock shooting & brush piles are a different story...Since I do the dock shooting mostly I recommend the MK with lift assist...

Jeff White is right about the eerr,eerrr, eerrrrr,,,drives me crazy and is very slow in tight places..

Im a Minn Kota ACS Tech. and This is the 4x4 of the Power Drives and the Auto Pilots they have made this motor very tough they have been out for about 2 years now and Ive only had to do warranty work on about 4 that tells me they are a solid investment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by OsoFishy

Im a Minn Kota ACS Tech. and This is the 4x4 of the Power Drives and the Auto Pilots they have made this motor very tough they have been out for about 2 years now and Ive only had to do warranty work on about 4 that tells me they are a solid investment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hearing this from a Minn Kota Tech is a good thing. Makes me feel good about the investment I made...If the deployment issue can be addressed by Minn Kota, this would be the perfect motor for trolling...Once it is in the water, it is the perfect motor:)

Thx for the info Cane Pole...I adjusted the Jam Nut and that fixed everything..Thanks for all the help guys!!!

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Originally Posted by DonG

I agree!!!! If you are a troller, an AP is hard to beat..Dock shooting & brush piles are a different story...Since I do the dock shooting mostly I recommend the MK with lift assist...

Jeff White is right about the eerr,eerrr, eerrrrr,,,drives me crazy and is very slow in tight places..

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If the quick release plate would work on both types, I would own both types just for these reasons.

These TMs have different quick release panels. Just can't win one for the Giffer.

If there was a universal quick disconnect plate, I would have one as I have Minn Kotas and Motor Guides that I could switch around. Give me something to play with.