Thread: Trolling Motor

Spend a few mor dollars and get the Terrova and go with 80 pound. You will be much happier in the long run.

I agree with cray.

go as big as you can afford. varible speed, not 5 speeds.

Get the MK Terrova....80 lb.

Terrova 80# with I -Pilot

Thanks for all the replys. Don't know if I can afford a 80lb.

I ran a Powerdrive V2 Co-Pilot 55 pound on my 1860 Horizon for quite a while. When I got into longlining,the 55 was OK but I went to a second deep-cycle battery in parallel so I had much longer run time. As I got into pulling cranks more, I had to go to the Terrova I-Pilot 80. You should be OK spider-rigging with the 55 on all but high wind days. If the 70 pound V2 is still available, that might be your best option. Grizzly Jig used to sell some factory reconditioned MinnKotas.

Minn Kota PowerDrive Trolling Motor 70 PD V2 60" 24 Volt Digital Maximizer | eBay

Minn Kota PowerDrive Trolling Motor 55 PD V2 54" 12V Digital Maximizer | eBay

I was leaning toward a 55lb thrust because it's in my price range. It might be alright. My boat is aluminum so it's doesnt weigh to much. Spider rigging is all I'm gonna use it for and casting on brush every now and then.