I've been yearning badly for a GPS based trolling motor and have been doing some cost comparisons, since a new Ulterra/Terrova is out of the budget.

Seems like the cheapest option is to buy a used Powerdrive V2 and get the separate I pilot add on for it. Probably around 600 dollars when all said and done.

I current have an older Powerdrive. I know that it can be converted to accept I pilot, but the main control board costs nearly as much as a used complete V2 motor.

So for those that have a PD with i pilot, how does it compare to a Terrova/Ulterra, and how is the spot lock?

I do not have a sonar that is capable of being paired with the trolling motor, so that is of no concern.

I have been watching Facebook, CL, etc. for used Xi5s and Powerdrives, but I haven't found anything worth buying. Most that have I pilot are also 24v and 60+ thrust, which I have no need for.