Trolling motor help

[Feel-N-Crappie]

I'm am going to buy a new trolling motor with spot lock. Which motors are better as well as less problematic?

[DockShootinJack]

I have a Minkota Terrova I-Pilot it has had zero issues thus far. I sure enjoy using it. When I purchase a pontoon boat for fishing I will put one on it

[NCkenner]

I had a motor guide electric steer years ago that stayed at the warranty shop as much as on my boat. It was promptly traded for a Minn Kota powerdrive and other than pedal issues a time or two it was really good. Since then, I’ve had I-pilot terrova’s and they have been really good with the exception of a broken lift assist collar once and a defective Bluetooth remote control a few months ago.
If I was buying a new one today, it’d probably be a MK.

Chris


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[Feel-N-Crappie]

Thank you, I've been leaning toward the Terrova. I currently have a Power Drive without Copilot, the foot control has been horrible. Its way to easy for dirt into the internal controls.

[happycaster58]

Thank you, I've been leaning toward the Terrova. I currently have a Power Drive without Copilot, the foot control has been horrible. Its way to easy for dirt into the internal controls.

I did a lot of research and everything pointed toward MK Terrova. I have a 24v 80 lb. on order from Cabelas. You might want to go ahead and pull the trigger on one as they can be hard to find at some stores. Mine has bee ordered for a week now and still waiting to be shipped to my local store. Also, I got mine on Cabelas 10% off sale a week ago. Still a lot of money for a working man!

[DockShootinJack]

I bought the foot pedal thinking I may need it when shooting docks or chasing down catfish jugs. It stays in the front locker of the boat unused. I hang the remote off of a retractable lanyard from my belt loop. Easy to get to let it go and it retracts into place out of the way

[Feel-N-Crappie]

I've had knee replacement, I've found the continued use of the foot control means quite a bit of soreness later. I typically use the remote control on my power drive.

[SKs Crappie Catching Adventures]

If say it would depend on what electronics you are using and match the motor that would communicate with your units.....
All the trollmotors are really good now but if I could do it over if have a trollmotor same as my units.....
Just a little something to think about.....

[Chuck Adams]

MK Ultrex for sure.
Even though it is still cable steer it has power steering. Very,very easy to operate and the spot lock drifts less than 3 foot if you set it up correctly.
I need a pull cable to deploy and stow the motor. Just what I preferred over having to reach out and grab the lift handle. Also has lift assist and easy to deploy and stow. Ultrex on a few of my boats and no issues.
Don’t get the MK that automatically deploys and stows. Buddy has had all kinds of trouble with his. Another buddy has had foot pedal problems with his Garmin.
Hope you like whatever you decide on.
Chuck


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[icehouse]

Here is where I got mine at : Free 2 Day Delivery! Minn Kota Terrova 80/MDI/IP Trolling Motor w/i-Pilot Link 29402046942 | eBay

I love it.. don't use the foot pedal, but I've got it should I need to..