Upgrading from Power Drive to Terrova

  • brucea
    Maplewood,MN
    Posts: 431
    February 13, 2013 at 2:29 am #1239204

    I now have a 55# Power Drive with auto pilot. Thinking of going to a 55# Terrova with I-Pilot.
    What will I gain?
    I have very little knowledge on the I-Pilot.

    85lund
    Menomonie, WI
    Posts: 2317
    February 13, 2013 at 2:58 am #1141250

    You will love it. The spot lock is great and I rarely use my foot pedal any more. I just use the remote. Cant imagine not having my terrova after using it the last 3 years.

    cupspits
    Posts: 308
    February 13, 2013 at 4:05 am #1141275

    If you can afford it upgrade to the 80lb 24 volt terrova you’ll be extremely happy with all the power

    liar
    Lakeville
    Posts: 170
    February 13, 2013 at 8:11 am #1141287

    I agree with cup.
    I’m not sure what size boat you have. I went from the 55# power drive to an 80# terrova. ( I don’t have the I pilot yet) If you have room for 2 batteries you will love it. I have a 18′ boat and the 55 just couldn’t handle the river current or have much power for weedy bass fishing. I am amazed at how well the terrova manages the batteries. You won’t be disappointed.
    Good luck

    Ben Garver
    Hickman, Nebraska
    Posts: 3149
    February 13, 2013 at 10:45 am #1141290

    The iPilot is a must have! You’ll be amazed at how much it will help your fishing. You’ll spend a lot less time concentrating on driving the boat and more time fishing.

    Like others have said, go with the 24v 80, you would never complain about too much power.

    dog2th
    Omaha, NE
    Posts: 362
    February 13, 2013 at 10:54 am #1141295

    Bruce,
    Did you ever wish you had a fishing buddy who could handle the boat the way you wanted without ever spilling coffee, or telling you stories about foot fungus, or annoying you in any way? Terrova is that fishing buddy. I,too, have never connected the foot control. I now fish from the back of the boat because Terrova is driving and he knows where I want to go. Oh yea, and he never gets sick, never has to go to his daughter’s dance recital, and is never late to the boat ramp. He likes to have his batteries recharged occasionally, but he absolutely earns it.
    iPilot Link is even BETTER!
    Pinch me……

    stevenoak
    Posts: 1719
    February 13, 2013 at 11:12 am #1141297

    I agree with everything said. Plus the Terrova doesn’t sound like you are grinding feed when it turns. My foot pedal is in a compartment in case my remote quits on me.

    shockers
    Rochester
    Posts: 1040
    February 13, 2013 at 12:25 pm #1141320

    After using my Dad’s spot lock last summer on Sakakawea I reealllyyyy want to upgrade. Especially come in handy on the Mississippi where I do most of my fishing. Just out of curiosity to those who’ve bought the 80 pound Terrova with the ipilot…what’s a ball park “good deal” for that? I’ll start keeping my eye out. A little too pricey for me at the moment, but I wanna watch for deals.

    brucea
    Maplewood,MN
    Posts: 431
    February 13, 2013 at 1:01 pm #1141341

    Quote:

    If you can afford it upgrade to the 80lb 24 volt terrova you’ll be extremely happy with all the power


    I have a 16.5 Alumacraft Lunker. I don’t really want to make room for another battery and carry the extra weight. Thanks for the suggestion.

    swlund
    Cuba City, WI
    Posts: 395
    February 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm #1141419

    Not to steal your thread but I will have a one year old I-pilot for sale as soon as SBC receive their I-pilot links and get it installed on my boat. PM me. Thanks

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