Thread: Wireless trolling motor suggestions or dont buy suggestions

I just put a new Terrova on my boat. I have a 17'-6" deep V Tracker.
I opted for the 12v 55# 54" shaft. Here's why
-I went with the MK because of the remote. The MK's have a screen on the remote so you can see what's going on. With a MG there is NO SCREEN ON THE REMOTE so you'll have to link it to you electronics in order to see what's going on.
-I looked at the 12v vs the 24v and was going to go with the 24v but before buying I emailed MK and asked if there was a down size to overpowering a TM on my boat. Their reply was to NOT overpower because they said the spotlock performance could suffer. Spot lock was the main reason I upgraded the TM. On the MK website there is a boat weight VS thrust formula that MK advised I follow. (at least 2# of tm thrust for every 100# of fully loaded boat) I followed their recommendation.
-On a 12v you have a choice of a 45" or 54" shaft. On a 24v your choice is 45" or 60" shaft. The 45" only has 32" of shaft below the bottom of the mount, so it's way too short. I really did not want that 60" shaft available on the 24v.

Now I've only used my TM 3 or 4 times but I have to say I love it so far. I had a cable steer before this so getting used to the electric steering is taking a little getting used to but I'm getting there. The spot lock is fantastic and we've used in winds up to 20 mph and swirling/gusting. Mind you it's not perfect but it is way better than I could ever do and even better than using an anchor. The 12v has plenty of power for me and I do have 2 batteries on the boat. Most of my fishing sessions last 6-7 hours and I haven't put a dent in the batteries yet.
So far no regrets for me.

I got a Terrova, 12v, 55#, 45" shaft in July of last year. Put it on a 16' aluminum Tracker.

I absolutely LOVE it ! I do not know how I fished for so many years without it ! Definite game changer.

I got the foot pedal, and, for me, it is a welcome addition to the remote ….. Especially when maneuvering in tight quarters. I find myself looking at the remote too often in these situations, and not where I'm going !!! The familiarity of the foot pedal makes a big difference to me. If I had to put a percentage on foot pedal time, I'd say 10% +-.

I have serious back, and hip problems, and with a standard trolling motor, my fishing days were limited. This is a Godsend to me, as I can fish waaaaayyy longer, and from anywhere in the boat. Spotlock is a MUST !

Originally Posted by Central Minn

In a nut shell figure at best half the trolling time with 12v vs 24.....I'd never go from 24v down to 12v...especially if you have a 24v system already.

get another battery. I can fish from dawn to dusk 12V 55lb thrust.

Originally Posted by no luck j

Thanks to all that will reply, its the real life reviews that make the difference. Not the reviews that companies can buy ect.
I have 24v now. I wonder if 12v really cuts down on troll time. Ill buy the biggest 12v one sold , not a problem.
I would use it maybe 6-8hours troll time a day..
Can 12v handle that..? Thanks for any and all help...

I run a 12 volt with 2 - 27 series batteries connected parallel and have ran all day with a 55 lb motor

Thank you to all that have replied, once again I have no luck..
I decided to get the kids out of the house. Called bass pro Orlando. Hour away. I called, asked I want the minn kota terra ect. Do you have them in stock? Yes sir we have all of our trolling motors In Stock...Great hour I be down.. Get there..All I wanted was the #55 54" 12v.. First try nope, not instock, second pic not in stock...I finally said I don't care what it costs give me one with wireless and or foot control fresh or salt water what ever...They had Zero...Zero....Its was a great drive with nobody on the road..
What really burns me..I called ahead...And I know darn well there was no rush on trolling motors before this virus...I try to use local people, but amazon got the sale..
I don't even like amazon....ugh...Itll be here in 3 days...

I used to Bass Fish with a footcontrol motor. Now have a wireless. It is ok for catfish but the foot control is much faster to change directions and more responsive. By foot control I mean the cable controled and not any kind of electronic. The wireless you have to use hand to change speed and direction and is two separate actions.

I forgot to say that when the little ones or guests are on the boat, im constantly fixing a line ect..
I like the no fail cable option cause I like less to fail..

Originally Posted by no luck j

I forgot to say that when the little ones or guests are on the boat, im constantly fixing a line ect..
I like the no fail cable option cause I like less to fail..

I usually have kids or wife on my boat and I have to fix a lot of lines/hooks/bait, I simply hit spot-lock now and do what needs to be done.
Like I said in an earlier post, I've only used my new Terrova 3 or 4 times but I can tell you right now, I'm never going back to cable steer and I'm a guy who loved cable steer. That iPilot has so many nice features it just makes fishing with wife and kids easier.
When I bought my TM I got it a BPS and they had plenty of stock when I called so I got it. A friend of mine called the next day and they were all gone. It is that time of the year.