Minn Kota Terrova 80lbs thrust

[Sebastian]

Hey guys. Im looking to buy another Terrova with ipilot for my new boat. I put a 101lbs thrust Terrova 36V on my last Lund Explorer 1700 SC. It worked awesome. My new boat is an almost 18' (much deeper)Starcraft Superfisherman with dual windshield. I dont want to add a 3rd battery so im looking at a 80lbs thrust to stay at 24V. My boat will catch a lot of wind because its high out of the water with dual windshield. I dont want to be blown off the spot lock feature because the motor isnt powerful enough. Anyone have a 80lbs Terrova i pilot on a big deep 17-19 footer? How does it perform in 20-30km winds?

[BillM]

I've got that exact motor on a Lund 1700 Pro Sport, it works great. Never been pushed off a spot because of wind/waves yet. Recently put a 3 blade prop on it and it's even better then before.

 

Make sure you go for the I-Pilot Link as well.

Edited September 9, 2014 by BillM

[steelhedrmatt]

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I've got that exact motor on a Lund 1700 Pro Sport, it works great. Never been pushed off a spot because of wind/waves yet. Recently put a 3 blade prop on it and it's even better then before.

 

Make sure you go for the I-Pilot Link as well.

 

Where did you buy a 3 blade prop and how much did you pay? Edited September 9, 2014 by steelhedrmatt

[BillM]

http://www.kipawapropellers.com/propellers.html

[RickOnt]

I have been using the Terrova, 24Volt, 80 lb thrust with a 60 "shaft,with I-pilot, on a Sylvan, 17' 4" Full windshield

 

No issues with wind, whatsoever. I am using the stock prop, But I think I will check into the 3 blade Bill suggestedj

 

However if you are out on some bigger water and get 3 foot waves the prop will lift out of the water, But that will happen with any bow mount.

 

At that time its no fun anyway and I head for some leeward shoreline

Edited September 9, 2014 by RickOnt

[Spanky80]

I have the Terrova 80 lb 24v on a Stratos 285XL DC, which is 18'6" and heavy, and I have had no issues, nor would I go with a stronger electric if I did it over again. I generally run out of freeboard (waves) before the wind becomes an issue with motor power...

[mattp33]

Love my terrova. It's on a 18' bass boat, enough power to knock you overboard if I'm careful

[Sebastian]

Awesome. Thanks guys. I won be getting the i-link. I use Lowrance HDS units.

[bare foot wader]

the kipawa prop is awesome, great in weeds and especially in big chop with wind

[KraTToR]

Hey guys. Im looking to buy another Terrova with ipilot for my new boat. I put a 101lbs thrust Terrova 36V on my last Lund Explorer 1700 SC. It worked awesome. My new boat is an almost 18' (much deeper)Starcraft Superfisherman with dual windshield. I dont want to add a 3rd battery so im looking at a 80lbs thrust to stay at 24V. My boat will catch a lot of wind because its high out of the water with dual windshield. I dont want to be blown off the spot lock feature because the motor isnt powerful enough. Anyone have a 80lbs Terrova i pilot on a big deep 17-19 footer? How does it perform in 20-30km winds?

My thought is that you can never have to much battery life and to much thrust.

 

I'd say go for the 36 volt and move on.