RangerGuy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Hi Everyone, Wondering if anybody has used this motor. What did you think of it? I'll be picking up a new trolling motor this year.. have nice stock pile of BPS Gift Cards I haven't checked to see if BPS in Toronto has them in stock.. my guess is NOT! but maybe I'll get lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Axela Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Can't help you out here but thats the exact trolling motor I am looking for as well. Planning to put it on my 17 ft. Starcraft Starfire. I'm going to get the removal mount ($100...sadly) as well so I can remove the motor from the boat during the off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Nice motor! Vaughan Mills carries them in stock but check for availability before you go because there are different models. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I'll have a peak for that tonight as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks Irishfield, I'm not expecting them to have stock of this motor, if they don't I hope they'll order it for me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 What length... 45/54 or 60 inch ? Should be in the store around 8 tonight... back on line around midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) Only thing there, it appeared, was the Terrova 55lb model in 54" shaft. Didn't appear to have AP or the built in transducer. Edited March 21, 2008 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Great motor. I have two of them, 55 Terrova, just got it for my 16 ' and 80 Terrova is on my 18'6 . Good power, nice to handle, controls on foot peddle can be used in different ways. Very easy to let down into water and even easier to bring back up compared to the older style units. If you are looking for one , check out Angling Outfitters just west of Woodstock on # 2 highway. I just picked up two units there for my bother in law and myself. They had just received a shipment. They blew BPS prices out of the water. Ask for Joslyn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Thanks irishfield, I didn't expect BPS to have 'm LundGuy i'm stuck with BPS Price because I have better part of the cost covered with gift cards . My fingers are crossed I talked to the Manager on saturday. He said he'd check with his buyer to see if they could get one in. We will see I'm stopping in after work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I believe that the Terra Nova is electric steer and my current Minn-Kota 80 is cables, but the power head is probably the same. It's a good strong motor for an 18+ foot fiberglass boat. I had an auto-pilot model 5 or 6 years ago and there were problems with the compass...I understand that this has been corrected. Muskystriker ( AKA AndyK ) has the remote feature and really likes it. As far as I know, he has had no problems. Garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted March 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 (edited) Yup, been on his boat.. got to see it in action That was a few years back tho... so I'm hoping they've improved it even more LOL! I have a feeling bass pro is going to jerk me around with this motor.. they guy promised he'd call his buyer today and I'd know today.. and guess what still no call... It shouldn't take him more than 1 call to find out if he can order it for me or not. I hate given this store any money anymore.. brutal service... was there looking at 2 layout blinds and a Foiles Goose call.. Sales rep walks away because he didn't know the price of the layout blind and never came back... we were waiting there 10 minutes... watched him help 2 other customers before he was out of site. Didn't even make an effort to look for the price for me. So I bought them online from another store! Edited March 24, 2008 by RangerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Yup, been on his boat.. got to see it in action That was a few years back tho... so I'm hoping they've improved it even more LOL! I have a feeling bass pro is going to jerk me around with this motor.. they guy promised he'd call his buyer today and I'd know today.. and guess what still no call... It shouldn't take him more than 1 call to find out if he can order it for me or not. I hate given this store any money anymore.. brutal service... was there looking at 2 layout blinds and a Foiles Goose call.. Sales rep walks away because he didn't know the price of the layout blind and never came back... we were waiting there 10 minutes... watched him help 2 other customers before he was out of site. Didn't even make an effort to look for the price for me. So I bought them online from another store! I have had the same problem. I only stop in on the way up north as habit. I usually buy in the clothing department where they seem to have good sales and things that actually fit me. I don't buy much at all in the fishing dept. there, I find they still have too much of an American flavour there. I go to a couple of small local guys who bring in what ever I need and match BPS prices and most cases give better . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Well it's certainly not American Flavor LOL! You go to these stores in the states (atleast the 2 that i've been to ) and you get 10 times the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) Well, Believe or not BPS has come thru. They will have the Terrova for me in a week or so and they price matched which gave me a fair price on this motor. Just wanted to post that the manager that is working with me to get this product has been very helpful. Thanks to him the old ranger will have a fancy Minn Kota 24volt 80# Terrova with Auto Pilot and Universal Sonar 2 on her bow come this season I think it's only fair to post both good and bad experience with a business. This time was definitely a positive experience. Can't wait to use this motor! Edited March 28, 2008 by RangerGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Good job, you will definitely like it. Big improvement over the old units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted April 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Well, I picked up my new Terrova 80lbs 24volt 54" shaft with auto pilot and universal sonar 2 + the copilot. I can't wait to install this thing! I'm going from 36lbs thrust to 80lbs should see a big difference For anybody that is wondering BPS price matched LeBarons Catelogue price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Axela Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey RangerGuy, Could you give us a review on this motor? I'm looking to buy the exact same model for my Starcraft Starfire this year and would appreciate your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Rat Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I have a 17ft Aluminum and I put the 80lb MAXPRO with US and lift assist on last year. My boat had a 45lb on it when I bought it but I need that extra power to get in the back country where the frog bite rules!.....I was on a lake so far in the reeds last year that a C.O. came back on a push pole, in a 12ft tinny to see what we were up to.....he had been partolling this lake or years and didn't even know ther was water that far back........we were pounding the toads with the frogs!!!....anyway, cable steering for me all the way but to each his own. That lift assist is WAY too nice man, just flick that cord and let it set down in the water......snap it back up with almost no effort. Great product from a great company.....oh ya, and Joss blew the doors off BPS price. Cheers RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 BPS is still just another big box store FIRST and an outdoor store second....so you can't always expect the same service as small local shops....and some of their prices are ridiculous too but I've never heard of them not agreeing to price match if you just take the time to bring it up with a manager...most people don't do that... if the manager is still a guy named Pavo, then he is good people and will help you out....at least in my experiences...last one going back at least a year or two now just my few cents about bps....hope your trolling motor is good to you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Well, I picked up my new Terrova 80lbs 24volt 54" shaft with auto pilot and universal sonar 2 + the copilot. I can't wait to install this thing! I'm going from 36lbs thrust to 80lbs should see a big difference For anybody that is wondering BPS price matched LeBarons Catelogue price I'm looking to replace my old Autopilot 865mx with one of these bad boys!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill n grill Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Great motor BUT, there US sonar is the only weakness. If the universal sonar fits ALL graphs(HB, Lowrance, Raymarine, Garmin) they all run on a different frequency thus not being as effective. YES it will work but not to full potential. It may work best with HB because Minn Kota and HB are owned by the same parent company. I would suggest a RAM to secure the motor when motoring down the lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyb Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 If you haven't bought it yet, check out the new Fortrex by Minnkota. The Fortrex is the successor to the Maxxum Pro and just came out for 2009. http://www.wired2fish.com/WhatsUp.aspx?ArticleID=337 http://www.cabelas.com/spodw-1/0061188.shtml I have the Fortrex 36V 101lb 62" US2 shaft big momma on my boat and let me tell you the thing looks and feels indestructable. The problem with the Terrova is that it is not as robust a unit and there is latency with the elctronic steering system vs the direct and instant steering with a cable system. Just thought I would throw this out there for you or others who are in the market. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 Between the new trolling motor, onboard charger and sonar I'll need nearly $5K !!!!!! Plus I want to repower another $15K!!!!!! Gonna hafta start a meth lab to pay for it all!!!!!!! Think I'll just build a rowing dory in the garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisk Posted January 24, 2009 Report Share Posted January 24, 2009 I used one all last season and it's AWESOME. Pulls the 621 with no issue what so ever and the autopilot is SO MUCH EASIER to keep a track while trolling eyes in rough water. Consider it the wheel man, your gonna love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Willy Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 (edited) Here's a deal on this motor: http://fishingboard.thunderbayfishing.com/...?showtopic=4541 >Bill The area code is 807 / Thunder Bay Edited January 27, 2009 by Slick Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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