Dave Bailey Posted September 3, 2016 Report Posted September 3, 2016 Browsed the habitat for Humanity Restore in Mississauga yesterday, they had this one for sale. Location is 4500 Dixie Road, between Eglinton and Eastgate, GPS 43.632155, -79.616572
adempsey Posted September 4, 2016 Report Posted September 4, 2016 I wonder if someone is going to find a box of used clothes when they go to install their new trolling motor. Woops! Lol.
Pigeontroller Posted September 4, 2016 Report Posted September 4, 2016 What pound thrust???? Likely 80. That's a great Price, if I had an extra $1000 sitting around I'd buy it for a spare!
FishOn Posted September 5, 2016 Report Posted September 5, 2016 Wondering if it comes with the hand held remote for I-pilot and GPS or is that extra???
Dara Posted September 6, 2016 Report Posted September 6, 2016 Sweet deal..that looks like the remote in the bag attached to the shaft to me
tizfun Posted September 6, 2016 Report Posted September 6, 2016 Spoke with a lady from there.. It does come with the foot pedal and hand remote.. She said it's an 80 lbs 54" shaft with i-pilot, auto-pilot and US2. The bag you see has everything in it... Picking it up tomorrow morning @ 9:00am when they open.. I'm out that way for work tomorrow so what the hell.. I have a Terrova now 60" shaft with all the same features except for i-pilot.. New this year.. it'll be on Kijiji later this week.. Thanks for the heads up..
landry Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 I almost grabbed it as it is a killer deal and I could have gotten 490 for mine. BUT - the new terrovas will have the improved more accurate spot lock, which will match the Xi5 anchor mode for accuracy. 5' radius vs 15'.
tizfun Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 It is a super deal... I really don't care for spot lock too much... remember... new motors will mean increased prices. I'm not willing to pay almost 2k for the same motor..
landry Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 I agree the prices are ridiculous now on all boat stuff. ridiculous.
Dave Bailey Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Posted September 7, 2016 Spoke with a lady from there.. It does come with the foot pedal and hand remote.. She said it's an 80 lbs 54" shaft with i-pilot, auto-pilot and US2. The bag you see has everything in it... Picking it up tomorrow morning @ 9:00am when they open.. I'm out that way for work tomorrow so what the hell.. I have a Terrova now 60" shaft with all the same features except for i-pilot.. New this year.. it'll be on Kijiji later this week.. Thanks for the heads up.. Glad to help!
tizfun Posted September 7, 2016 Report Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Well, I couldn't get there @ 9:00am as planned as work changed a bit.. Went in there at 11:00am only to find it gone... lol.... It's all good... Like I said, I already have a Terrova which I'm really happy with for my type of fishing.. Tiz Edited September 8, 2016 by tizfun
landry Posted September 9, 2016 Report Posted September 9, 2016 I beat ya there. Just kidding. I foolishly want the new 2000$ model.
JoshS Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Here's a bit of a funny story... Thought I'd update everyone as I was the lucky guy who bought this motor! I've been in the market for awhile and this was the one I could't refuse (LOL). Brought it home super excited to install it, took off the old 55lb powerdrive, decided to upgrade my trolling motor plug and circuit breaker, bought two new deep cycles and some other stuff for the install. Mounted everything, wired it all up to my new 24v system and with great excitement popped it down for the first time to test it. Hmm.. it didn't want to turn on for some reason? I couldn't figure it out. Spent some time going through everything over and over and still couldn't get to the bottom of it! Stumped, I uninstalled it, brought it to Aikman's and with a millisecond glance at the motor he tells me... "that's a 55lb". We had a good laugh at all the work I put into almost getting my new terrova. He tested it and all worked so I sold it to some lucky guy who saved a few hundred off retail. Back to the old 12 volt system and 55lber until the time comes again! The old saying "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is" held up nicely for this deal. Makes me laugh thinking about the whole ordeal. You're a lucky guy Tizfun LOL!
G.mech Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Here's a bit of a funny story... Thought I'd update everyone as I was the lucky guy who bought this motor! I've been in the market for awhile and this was the one I could't refuse (LOL). Brought it home super excited to install it, took off the old 55lb powerdrive, decided to upgrade my trolling motor plug and circuit breaker, bought two new deep cycles and some other stuff for the install. Mounted everything, wired it all up to my new 24v system and with great excitement popped it down for the first time to test it. Hmm.. it didn't want to turn on for some reason? I couldn't figure it out. Spent some time going through everything over and over and still couldn't get to the bottom of it! Stumped, I uninstalled it, brought it to Aikman's and with a millisecond glance at the motor he tells me... "that's a 55lb". We had a good laugh at all the work I put into almost getting my new terrova. He tested it and all worked so I sold it to some lucky guy who saved a few hundred off retail. Back to the old 12 volt system and 55lber until the time comes again! The old saying "If it seems to good to be true, it probably is" held up nicely for this deal. Makes me laugh thinking about the whole ordeal. You're a lucky guy Tizfun LOL! Why not just wire your 2 batteries in parallel instead of in series and run it at 12V? I did that for years with my Terrova 55 and then when I upgraded to the 80 just re-wired them to series for 24V.... Edited November 7, 2016 by G.mech
JoshS Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 (edited) Why not just wire your 2 batteries in parallel instead of in series and run it at 12V? I did that for years with my Terrova 55 and then when I upgraded to the 80 just re-wired them to series for 24V.... I might one day but I returned the 2 new deep cycles in a huff and puff and sold the terrova. I have a 12v now and it gets me by... didn't want a $1000 new one, even if it's a terrova. I'm holding out for 24v. In any ripping wind, my 12v's like spot lock, barely pushes the boat. It's the more power I'm after. I didn't mention the part about almost converting a part of my casting deck into a new hatch to easily fit both new batteries without having to awkwardly slide them into my size one battery compartment. Even procured the hole saw and was a day away from ordering the latch and hinges for my new battery compartment. Almost cut a big hole in my floor for the new motor.. Close call lol. Edited November 7, 2016 by JoshS
JoshS Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 So it was a Terrova, but a 55lb model? Yes, turned out to be a 55lb terrova, not the 80 advertised by the store. It was to good to be true! Made a few bucks off it though so I'm not completely pissed off for the waste of time and effort lol.
BillM Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Ah well, that outcome isn't too bad. I guess you'll never forget to check Minn Kota part numbers again
JoshS Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Who would of thought I'd have to locate the little sticker underneath to double check lol. I'm just glad I stuck with the 8awg wire and at least saved the effort of rewiring with 6awg... and making a new boat hatch! Makes me laugh thinking about it...
JoshS Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Some guy still got a good deal on a new terrova he wanted which is another positive aside from making a few bucks. But I look back at it all and it cracks me up. I've never heard of anyone coming home with what they thought was a 24v, buying all the hardware, batteries etc, wiring everything and setting up your boat for the new 24v, installing everything only to find out it's still a 12v! The best was me calling my fishing buddies super excited that day.. "finally got that 80lb terrova boys, see ya 55lb powerdrive!". Guess the times haven't changed quite yet ha!
Headhunter Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Some guy still got a good deal on a new terrova he wanted which is another positive aside from making a few bucks. But I look back at it all and it cracks me up. I've never heard of anyone coming home with what they thought was a 24v, buying all the hardware, batteries etc, wiring everything and setting up your boat for the new 24v, installing everything only to find out it's still a 12v! The best was me calling my fishing buddies super excited that day.. "finally got that 80lb terrova boys, see ya 55lb powerdrive!". Guess the times haven't changed quite yet ha! You sir, have just acquired what we old guys call "experience". Anyone who can laugh at themselves is a welcome member. HH
John Bacon Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Who would of thought I'd have to locate the little sticker underneath to double check lol. I'm just glad I stuck with the 8awg wire and at least saved the effort of rewiring with 6awg... and making a new boat hatch! Makes me laugh thinking about it... Actually, the 6 gauge wire would be a good idea. It is counter intuitive to a lot of people, but it's the 12 volt motors that require the heavier gauge wires. Higher voltage motors draw fewer amps than low voltage motors. Eight gauge should be okay if you are only running a few feet from your battery to the plug. If it's a longer run than you should run six gauge.
G.mech Posted November 7, 2016 Report Posted November 7, 2016 Who would of thought I'd have to locate the little sticker underneath to double check lol. I'm just glad I stuck with the 8awg wire and at least saved the effort of rewiring with 6awg... and making a new boat hatch! Makes me laugh thinking about it... Your #8 wire will be fine for your 80lb 24V motor unless it's crazy long. If anything, your 55lb motor will draw more current at 12V than the 80 will at 24V. They recommend a 60A breaker for both as well: http://www.minnkotamotors.com/Support/Battery-Selection---Rigging/
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