teebis Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 I am thinking about buying a bow mounted trolling motor for my alumacraft. What brands have the anchor control (via gps). Which onee is best?
Dutch01 Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 I have a Terrova. I love the spot lock feature, and it works well. It's great when you hook up you can spot lock while fighting a fish and not worry where the wind will blow you. I'm not a MotorGuide guy (Minn Kota and Humminbird for me), but I have heard their spot lock is better unless you get the newest gen Terrova.
AKRISONER Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 have had 2 friends with Motorguides...both went with the terrova and never looked back. I also just went from the powerdrive to the terrova...and will never look back either.
Musky Plug Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) X3. Spend the extra cash, get the Terrova. You won't be disappointed. Edited February 15, 2018 by Musky Plug
Lape0019 Posted February 16, 2018 Report Posted February 16, 2018 I wrote something up on another forum earlier this week but for your question, you have a few options. Minnkota: Powerdrive V2 with I-Pilot (no foot pedal if you want spot lock) Terrova w/I-Pilot or I-Pilot Link Ulterra w/I-Pilot or I-Pilot Link Ultrex w/I-Pilot or I-Pilot Link Motorguide: Xi3 (new motor) Xi5 Never used the Motorguide units as I had an older cable steer and hated it. As mentioned above, The Terrova is a great motor. Loved it 90% of the time on my tracker 190TX. Ulterra is the same but has auto stow and deploy. The new boat with have the Ultrex on it. Basically a lovechild of a Fortrex and Terrova. If you have the extra funds, I'd get the ultrex. If not, the Terrova is the next best option if you don't care for the auto stow/deploy features of the Ulterra..
Yellow Fever Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 Have an older Terrova and it never failed, bought the MG Xi5 and it has been the biggest mistake I have made....tons of issues to the point they gave me a new one (still junk) get the Terrova.....
limeyangler Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 (edited) Get the Terrova! I have the new Ulterra self deploy, love it, but very expensive and the deploy feature crapped out on the first one, replaced under warranty but I still have my 10 year old Terrova in the garage which I used as back up while the new motor was being fixed, still works like a charm! Oh, go for as much power as you can for your boat, I have a 16' Alumacraft and went from 12V to 24V, was worried the 80" shaft would be too long but it all works beautifully. Edited February 28, 2018 by limeyangler
KraTToR Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 On 2/15/2018 at 10:49 AM, teebis said: I am thinking about buying a bow mounted trolling motor for my alumacraft. What brands have the anchor control (via gps). Which onee is best? The new Terrova and Ulterra are the best - ive had both. PM me - we can chat
G.mech Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 2 hours ago, KraTToR said: The new Terrova and Ulterra are the best - ive had both. PM me - we can chat I can attest to that. Krattor's Terrova drove us half way across Lake St. Clair one day with no problem at all. Let's just leave it at that..... I have had PD's and Terrovas over the years and the Terrova is great.
KraTToR Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 5 hours ago, G.mech said: I can attest to that. Krattor's Terrova drove us half way across Lake St. Clair one day with no problem at all. Let's just leave it at that..... I have had PD's and Terrovas over the years and the Terrova is great. Ok, first off it wasn't 1/2 way, more like 1/3 of the way... and when will you ever let me live that one down? Friend!
grimsbylander Posted February 28, 2018 Report Posted February 28, 2018 Ultrex. That's what I'm saving for, no question.
G.mech Posted March 1, 2018 Report Posted March 1, 2018 3 hours ago, KraTToR said: Ok, first off it wasn't 1/2 way, more like 1/3 of the way... and when will you ever let me live that one down? Friend! okay, sorry. That was offside I guess....
Moosebunk Posted March 1, 2018 Report Posted March 1, 2018 Happy with the Terrova 80lb. US2 and IPILOT. Cabelas recently had them on sale for about $1500... wait for that to come around again. You won't regret the motor choice.
KraTToR Posted March 1, 2018 Report Posted March 1, 2018 On 2/28/2018 at 7:58 AM, KraTToR said: The new Terrova and Ulterra are the best - ive had both. PM me - we can chat And the 2017 model year includes improved spot lock if that's important to you
Old Man Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 Had my Xi 5 for 2 years. Love it. Don't over look it. On anchor, it holds Crestliner Fishhawk on spot even in heavy winds.
Dan668 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 My xi5 has been flawless. The spotlock works fantastic as well in windy conditions. Had the terrova prior which i had many issues with. It was a gen 1 but spent more time in the repair shop than on the water. The pedal could of been better with the xi5 but im already used to it. Could care less about the auto deploy so if i were going Minn Kota, id pick up the ultrex which works great as well. A major factor in deciding is whether you own Lowrance or HB units, and whether you plan on using the link systems for control.
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