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    Default Used or New Trolling Motor


    I have a very old Minn Kota 55 lb thrust that works. I really want spot lock and the heading lock for trolling. The more I read the more I want. I am on a budget and found a Power Drive 55 lb thrust with Ipilot but it is the model with no blue tooth. From what I have read this unit is not as accurate without the extra heading puck. I am still learning so what I just typed could be wrong.

    My question I should I just drop the bucket and spend $1,200 on a new Power Drive with Ipilot. The only issue I see is no foot pedal

    Or do I spend more and get the Terrova and have it all.

    Or do I keep looking for used units

    I have a 16ft Tracker V guide with a 40 Yamaha - the current trolling motor works ok but in high wind struggles some

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    Run what you have till you can pay cash for the new Terrova . Sound like my old man .
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    Hold out for the Terrova, hands down
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    I just purchased a Ipilot 55 terrova no peddle Feb 2018. Only have had it out a few times. Money wasn't easy to let go, so glad I did though. Spot lock, jog and point and go is money. Buy nice or cry twice. gl and have fun.
    Hey! I'm not a complete idiot, I have parts missing. Though sometimes I do wonder myself

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    Another vote for terrova. Well worth the wait.


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    Terrova is really a good trolling motor , I put a Ipilot 80 lb on my 175 pro crappie boat over kill but dose a great job


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