Minn Kota powerdrive

[Darrell25]

Hey guys, im looking at the minn kota powerdrive v2. What exactly does powerdrive mean? And do any of yall use this trolling motor? Thanks.

[Cane Pole]

I believe power drive refers to electric steering.

I have one on my Jon boat. It has copilot and works fine. It is one of the first V2-55# models. It has held up good. I give it 4.2 stars. Foot pedal kinda suckies so I made my own foot pedal.

[Shellback]

I've had mine since 2007 and has been on 3 boats since then. Still going strong.

[Joey Clark]

I sure hope it's a good trolling motor I justed ordered one from Brian at bbg marine. Give him a call he will do you right he is a member sponsor on here.

[Darrell25]

Alright thanks for responses. The co pilot remote with work with it right? And does it have slow speeds on the trolling motor? I'll be using it for spider rigging.

[Crappiehabits]

We've had ours for two years. Works great for spider rigging. You can maintain speeds as slow as .2 to .3. We just upgraded from co pilot to i pilot, mainly for spot lock and cruise control. If you plan on mounting a transducer to it, check out the sticky on the power drive v2 transducer installation. It requires a not so great way of installing the transducer in my opinion, but it works.

[Joey Clark]

I'm not sure on your budget. But if you can get it with I pilot. All the added features are worth it. You get cruise control spot lock, tracks will come in real handy if you are on a certain hot spot.

[Countryboy N.C.]

I have had the power drive 55 since 98, got a new one in 05, works good for spider rigging. I have the co- pilot and love it.. I just rebuilt the hole motor, I fish 2 times a week all year, it can be wore out, I wore mine out, but it is easy to rebuild, mine is like new now, for a lot less than a new one. I done the work my self.

[Darrell25]

Thanks for responses. The ipilot is a little out of my price range. im gonna get the v2 powerdrive and add the remote. I can get the trolling motor at cabeles on sale for $400 and its a 50lb thrust. Is that a decent deal?

[Joey Clark]

Check with Brian at bbg marine before you buy one.