Fortrex vs. Terrova

  • Palerider77
    Posts: 630
    December 14, 2011 at 12:07 am #1238708

    One of these will be going on the new boat, which will be a 20′ tiller to be named later. Will have a vantage on the back, and will be a 36v system. I currently have a power drive with I pilot on my boat and really miss having a foot pedal. Is the faster and silent steering worth not having Ipilot? I see that most tourney boats have the fortrex. All and any experience would be helpful.

    fish_any_time
    Champlin, MN
    Posts: 2097
    December 14, 2011 at 12:53 am #1017457

    I switched from a Maxxum to Terrova. It was one of the best changes I have made on my boat. I wish I hadn’t waited so long to make the change.

    What I like best is being able to control the TM from any location in the boat. I also like it for trolling. I lock down my main motor and steer using the TM. I can leave the main motor to land fish, change baits or grab a sandwich knowing the boat will hold it’s course.

    Most of your decision will be based on your style of fishing. If your a guy pitching jigs most of the time, maybe the Fortrex would be a better way to go.

    woodenfish
    st.croix valley
    Posts: 62
    December 14, 2011 at 1:06 am #1017461

    I bought a new big tiller last spring and have the vantage on the back and a fortrex on the bow and absolutely love it. The fortrex is sweet!

    jim-bailey
    Clinton County Iowa
    Posts: 134
    December 14, 2011 at 2:13 am #1017482

    I went from a cable steer to Terrova with ipilot and wouldn’t change back for anything. It’s the best addition to my boat I have done.

    skeeterbite
    illinois
    Posts: 348
    December 14, 2011 at 4:45 am #1017517

    I went from a maxuum to terrova and i have NO regrets.I can use my foot pedal or use the remote anywhere in the boat. The terrova lets me fish instead of worrying about steering the boat. I am more than happy with my decission to UPGRADE to my terrova.Just one mans opionion.

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    December 14, 2011 at 1:06 pm #1017568

    I’m not tournament guy, but I will never give up my iPilot. It has simply changed the way I fish. Spot Lock, auto pilot and cruise control are invaluable to me. Terrova for me

    John Schultz
    Inactive
    Portage, WI
    Posts: 3309
    December 14, 2011 at 3:04 pm #1017598

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    I’m not tournament guy, but I will never give up my iPilot. It has simply changed the way I fish. Spot Lock, auto pilot and cruise control are invaluable to me. Terrova for me

    same here. Miss the instant steering of a cable steer, but I’m getting more used to the steering delay of the terrova the more I use it.

    wes_bergemann
    Crystal, MN
    Posts: 458
    December 14, 2011 at 3:23 pm #1017610

    Quote:

    I see that most tourney boats have the fortrex. All and any experience would be helpful.

    I know of some tourney guys that have used the i-pilot to their advantage. And I am guessing that Dan Steir used the i-pilot to his advantage for the FLW championship win. If he would have drifted off of the small area he was on while putting a fish in the live well, Skarlis would have been right in on the spot.

    I have had both and was torn between the two until I added the I-pilot.

    Wade Boardman
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 4469
    December 14, 2011 at 4:59 pm #1017656

    Quote:

    Is the faster and silent steering worth not having Ipilot? I see that most tourney boats have the fortrex. All and any experience would be helpful.


    I guess it’s all personal preference. I will never have a boat without I-Pilot again. Of course I’ve always hated cable drive.

    Eric Rehberg
    Eau Claire, WI
    Posts: 3071
    December 14, 2011 at 9:29 pm #1017771

    Quote:

    One of these will be going on the new boat, which will be a 20′ tiller to be named later. Will have a vantage on the back, and will be a 36v system. I currently have a power drive with I pilot on my boat and really miss having a foot pedal. Is the faster and silent steering worth not having Ipilot? I see that most tourney boats have the fortrex. All and any experience would be helpful.

    I would personaly go with the terrova and i-pilot.

    One thing that hasnt been mentioned or people are overlooking is that with terrova and i-pilot you CAN still use the foot pedal and the remote. With the power drive it is one or the other.
    Just thought I would make sure you knew that!!

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