Lucky Linda Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I have read most of the past posts on this topic but quite a few are from 2013. I was sold on the ipilot 80, then someone told me the 70 would work. Now I am reading about the stow and deploy part and think that it would be easier for me if the trolling motor was easy to put in and out. But maybe I can get use to it? Shaft I have read not to get the short one...do I need 60"? I value your input! Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeontroller Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The Terrova is lights years nicer than the Power Drive. Longer shaft is better, you can always raise it in shallow water, but when you're in a chop and its popping out of the water, you can't make it longer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 get the 80, you can never have too much power again if you have the room for the longer shaft get it, on windy days you will be glad you have a long shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks for your help guys! I guess I was on the right track from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 My new personal best walleye 27 1/4" just shy of 10 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 nice fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have the terrova with a 60" shaft and I pilot. My dad has a powerdrive original. There is no comparing the two. Mine is easy to stow and deploy. His is a bugger to stow and deploy and the pedal on the powerdrive sucks compared to the terrova. The 60" shaft depends on what you have it mounted on. Mine is on a bass tracker 190tx and is too long for most situations I fish in. If I had a deep v, it would be perfect. Oh an unless you are fine with just the ipilot (some people are) you will not get a pedal with the powerdrive if you install and ipilot. This may have changed though. If you are really looking for the ultimate stow and deploy, check out the new Minnkota Ulterra. It looks like a terrova on steroids. It automatically stows and deploys with a push of a button on te ipilot remote. It can also be adjusted up or down using the remote or pedal. Not worth it for me to upgrade but if it would have been on the market when I bought the terrova, I would have seriously thought about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Oh boy lol More reading lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 nice fish Thanks Terry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) Stick with Terrova 80lb, 60in shaft. That's what I run, and I'd never go back to a PD unit. Edited July 26, 2014 by BillM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks Bill! Just watching some video on youtube. This looks like what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp33 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Go as long and powerful as you can afford. Terrova is WAY better as stated above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodwrap Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I bought a 24V-80lb terrova I-pilot link last summer for my Grumman I/O..I'm in love all over again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I bought a 24V-80lb terrova I-pilot link last summer for my Grumman I/O..I'm in love all over again! I spend more time playing with the I-Pilot Link + HB 898 then I do fishing So much fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Done! Bought!! Whoo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manjo39 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I have a 60in shaft on my deep v and feel its too long. Gets in the way more times than its length is worth. I rarely have it deployed full length. Wish I got a shorter length. Check the Minnkota website for length guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I have a 60in shaft on my deep v and feel its too long. Gets in the way more times than its length is worth. I rarely have it deployed full length. Wish I got a shorter length. Check the Minnkota website for length guidelines. Yikes! I thought it was adjustable. Will look into that. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 it is adjustable to how far down it goes in shallow water a foot and a half sticking up has never got in the way on me...I might be missing the point but I don't get it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Not even a decision !!!! The I pilot all the way man !!!! It will hold you on structure and troll a weed edge !!! Man the list goes on & on !!!! The comparison is not even valid !!!! Cheers oh ya .... I pilot all the way !!!! Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Yikes! I thought it was adjustable. Will look into that. Thanks for the info! It is... I've never complained about it being too long in 2-3ft waves You can always shorten it if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Thanks Guys!! Ipilot 80 long shaft. Done. Now I need to learn how to use it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky80 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I have owned two PD's, now have an 80-pound Terrova with iPilot on my Stratos. No comparison between the two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Linda Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I just want to thank everyone for all the help! We have the new boat, did a 'boating' day as I wanted to get to the current where Lake Huron and the St. Clair River meet (it wasn't fun to take the 25HP in that current and try to fish) and just drive the boat. I did have a chance to try the Terrova a bit....I am so impressed! It's amazing!! I tried the "anchor lock" yesterday and it was like a dream come true. So much power, very happy with the 60" shaft in the waves and its all adjustable so good word on that advice. I like the button where I can press for North..for when I feel a little turned around. I haven't even pulled the foot pedal part out yet...just had a blast with the remote. It had me going over 3 miles an hour in current! I felt like I had a friend on the bow of the boat...amazing! Thanks again! linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I don't have ipilot, just co-pilot on my MK. I can only imagine how nice the ipilot would be! Copilot itself is fantastic. The IP must be a mind blower LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I-Pilot Link is pretty fun, you can easily stop fishing and mess around with it for quite some time Ask me how I know this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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