I just bought a terrova for my bass boat should have it by Monday can't wait. I've heard a lot of good reviews and seen a lot of good videos. Can't wait to put it to use. Thanks for the tips on the dust contact situation you had chips are always welcome. Happy fishing God bless my friend.
Been thinking about getting the Terrova, but wasn't sure about getting the foot control....or if I really needed it. Now my answer is Yes. This is, without a doubt, one of the best reviews out there! Down to earth, no BS.... kinda like Dragnet....Just The Facts!
Dust affected my foot pedal the same way. I took it apart, cleaned it and stored it in the bow compartment. Have not had an issue in four years. Great review from the real world perspective. Thanks
Thanks for a great review. I'm waiting for the snow to go before I install my Terrova. I'm mostly a bass fisherman like you but I will also be trolling for trout in the spring so I plan to use the remote and track feature from the back of the boat. I'm glad to hear that Minn Kota stood behind their product.
Great to know about the dust issue you had. Will make it a point when I finally receive my Terrova to store the foot control properly before transporting the boat anywhere. It would be nice if MinnKota would make the controls more robust so they wouldn't be affected by dust but, short of that, at least you've identified a work-around.
The jog feature is the true unsung hero… made possible by spotlock. When you jog side to side in 5 foot increments is when you really start picking apart structure. With the jog feature on my ultrex we went from 35 fish days to 125 fish days
Good review. I bought a boat with a terrova on it last summer and sold it to get a boat that better suited me this spring. Like this boat a lot better but I need to upgrade the power drive to a terrova ASAP! Like you said, once you have it, you can't live without it🙂
Thanks, Great review. I am also a bass fisherman in a small local club likely putting a Terrova on my Triton. I am hoping to use some of the other features and hopefully in the future, changing from Lowrance to Hummingbird so I can link the two and take advantage of the auto navigation.
Thanks for posting. Just got a call from Scheels and mine came in this am. I went with the Ipilot with foot pedal. Almost went with the link setup but a couple guys I know said they never use the links features. Basically they use spot lock and the jog feature. Can’t wait to get my boat out of storage this weekend and get this installed. Also upgraded to a Garmin UHD 9sv sonar. We will see how many extra fish my 3,000.00 gets me.😃😃😃😃
I liked the image quality better on the helix units but the Navionics maps are all loaded on the Garmin and the operating system is a lot more intuitive. Hope I like it.
I just got the riptide terrova 55 last year since I flounder fish one in awhile..didn't think I'd need the foot control but I do so ill add it this spring..great review ty
Great review ,, I just ordered this model today ,, the next model up ,, according to my dealer had the auto deploy ,, was like $600 more ,, according to my dealer lol they are the same except for that ,, I will do without the auto deploy ,, save my $600
Thank you for this video. Do you still have it and running fine today? I am in the market for one and spots lock is my main use and maybe laying tracks. For my kayak. Any more insights coming from you would be great,
Thanks for the video!! I am supposed to get my Terrova tomorrow and it was very informative on what to expect. I am like you on reviews. I see people who said they bought something yesterday or two days ago and they are THRILLED with it. That's okay, but I want to know how it is three or fours years later. One thing I'd like to know is the mounting of it on your boat. The one thing I'm concerned about is mounting it and the overhang of the bracket. How do you keep it from hitting the roller on the trailer when you launch it? I know that I could mount mine over on the side, but I like to get center line if possible. Thanks.
FBass I have my Terrova mounted on a 17.5’ Ranger without much room on the front deck. I’m 75 years old and have issues reaching the release lift assist lever to deploy and stow. Any suggestions. Thanks
You didnt mention 12 or 24 volts. Im setting up to slow troll for crappie, how many hours can I expect out of a 12 volt. (My boat is lighter than a Tracker)
Mine is a 12 volt system. The trolling motor I took off was 24 volt, so I kept both batteries and run them parallel so it's 12 volt. That means I have twice the battery life. As far as how long, two lasts me all day, and I always charge when I'm done each day.
M K replace my remote for free even though it was 11/2 years old. I use the constant and the right and left button with my toe of my shoe instead of the foot pad, I fish from a seat because i am 77 years old. Like you i don't use the remote much. I had some trails but that was years ago. the spot lock is the best thing and I use it a lot also.
The autopilot would work just fine, you don’t actually need a foot control, you are just used to a foot control. Auto pilot has nothing to do with big lakes. You simply are unaware on how to use it. You point it where to go and it goes there, no control, foot or otherwise needed!
Kind of hard to do a review when you dont even utilize the key features, why would you even buy this unit? Not what comes to mind for a sole bass fishing user.
For me spot lock alone with worth it, and I use that almost every time I'm out. As for not using tracks, I have nothing but small lakes around me, most under 50 acres, so not much use making a track that's maybe 200 yards long.
@@OutdoorswithDonandBob I guess I can understand that, they really need to just add the spotlock feature to the foot pedal model and save guys like yourself a lot of money. Isnt there a footpedal only model with bluetooth?
@@russforeman9860 today you can do a power drive with spot lock and a foot control that is cheaper then the Terrova. When I bought mine the power drive with spot lock was not available with a foot control, only the remote. So that was why I got a Terrova.
My only problem was with the foot control that was replaced, which had nothing to do with how the batteries were charged, that is as long as they were properly charged which they were.
This is the most straight forward/best review I have ever seen.
Thank you.
Thanks
I just bought a terrova for my bass boat should have it by Monday can't wait. I've heard a lot of good reviews and seen a lot of good videos. Can't wait to put it to use. Thanks for the tips on the dust contact situation you had chips are always welcome. Happy fishing God bless my friend.
Been thinking about getting the Terrova, but wasn't sure about getting the foot control....or if I really needed it. Now my answer is Yes. This is, without a doubt, one of the best reviews out there! Down to earth, no BS.... kinda like Dragnet....Just The Facts!
Dust affected my foot pedal the same way. I took it apart, cleaned it and stored it in the bow compartment. Have not had an issue in four years.
Great review from the real world perspective.
Thanks
Thanks for a great review. I'm waiting for the snow to go before I install my Terrova. I'm mostly a bass fisherman like you but I will also be trolling for trout in the spring so I plan to use the remote and track feature from the back of the boat. I'm glad to hear that Minn Kota stood behind their product.
Great review! Thank you.
Well said, great review on the Terrova I got one myself works great I use the I-track all the time,
I'm a walleye fishermen and have never used the foot control. Had mine for 4 years. Everything you said is right.
I had to use the footpad once when the batteries ran down on my remote...
Thanks Don, i have one also and just love it .all i do is fish bass all i use is the foot control. thanks for the revue,
good video, I learned a lot. just bought a boat with one. right now it's in a shop. I haven't gotten to use mine yet.
Great to know about the dust issue you had. Will make it a point when I finally receive my Terrova to store the foot control properly before transporting the boat anywhere. It would be nice if MinnKota would make the controls more robust so they wouldn't be affected by dust but, short of that, at least you've identified a work-around.
Great info. I'm hope to get one for my fishing pontoon. I vertical fish alot and spotlock I hope will help me enjoy fishing more.
The jog feature is the true unsung hero… made possible by spotlock. When you jog side to side in 5 foot increments is when you really start picking apart structure. With the jog feature on my ultrex we went from 35 fish days to 125 fish days
This bass fisherman from Minnesota thanks you!
Great review.
Looking forward to spot lock!
It's great
I only use the remote control. No foot controller in the boat and I love it.
Good review. I bought a boat with a terrova on it last summer and sold it to get a boat that better suited me this spring. Like this boat a lot better but I need to upgrade the power drive to a terrova ASAP! Like you said, once you have it, you can't live without it🙂
Good video glad to see long term reviews.
Go Big Red!!!
Thanks, Great review. I am also a bass fisherman in a small local club likely putting a Terrova on my Triton. I am hoping to use some of the other features and hopefully in the future, changing from Lowrance to Hummingbird so I can link the two and take advantage of the auto navigation.
Thanks for posting. Just got a call from Scheels and mine came in this am. I went with the Ipilot with foot pedal. Almost went with the link setup but a couple guys I know said they never use the links features. Basically they use spot lock and the jog feature. Can’t wait to get my boat out of storage this weekend and get this installed. Also upgraded to a Garmin UHD 9sv sonar. We will see how many extra fish my 3,000.00 gets me.😃😃😃😃
I'm looking at the Garmin 9SV but haven't pulled the trigger yet.
I liked the image quality better on the helix units but the Navionics maps are all loaded on the Garmin and the operating system is a lot more intuitive. Hope I like it.
I just got the riptide terrova 55 last year since I flounder fish one in awhile..didn't think I'd need the foot control but I do so ill add it this spring..great review ty
Great review ,, I just ordered this model today ,, the next model up ,, according to my dealer had the auto deploy ,, was like $600 more ,, according to my dealer lol they are the same except for that ,, I will do without the auto deploy ,, save my $600
Considering one of these on my boat. Thanks for the info
Thank you for this video. Do you still have it and running fine today? I am in the market for one and spots lock is my main use and maybe laying tracks. For my kayak. Any more insights coming from you would be great,
My Terrova is in the box and waiting to be installed. It has been too cold and icy.. maybe this weekend I can install it
I had the same problem with my trolling motor..🤔..Sprayed a little WD40. On it ..That stuff is magical
Question? can you use US2 on the motor and the down scope , side view on the echomap 93sv garmin together? Very informative.
Your boat looks like my 95 bass tracker
I've had switches keep a device running because of moisture. Maybe the foot pedal got stuck because of that? Just a thought. Thanks for this review.
How much do one of these costs 🤔
$1400-$3000 depending on length, power, and features. they are worth it for ease of use for sure.
Thanks for the video!! I am supposed to get my Terrova tomorrow and it was very informative on what to expect. I am like you on reviews. I see people who said they bought something yesterday or two days ago and they are THRILLED with it. That's okay, but I want to know how it is three or fours years later. One thing I'd like to know is the mounting of it on your boat. The one thing I'm concerned about is mounting it and the overhang of the bracket. How do you keep it from hitting the roller on the trailer when you launch it? I know that I could mount mine over on the side, but I like to get center line if possible. Thanks.
is it hard to install, my boat already has a powerdrive?
Easy to install. I had a power drive before the Terrova, never regretted making the change.
FBass
I have my Terrova mounted on a 17.5’ Ranger without much room on the front deck. I’m 75 years old and have issues reaching the release lift assist lever to deploy and stow. Any suggestions. Thanks
I know what you're talking about, but I don't know of anything that would make it easier.
You didnt mention 12 or 24 volts. Im setting up to slow troll for crappie, how many hours can I expect out of a 12 volt. (My boat is lighter than a Tracker)
Mine is a 12 volt system. The trolling motor I took off was 24 volt, so I kept both batteries and run them parallel so it's 12 volt. That means I have twice the battery life. As far as how long, two lasts me all day, and I always charge when I'm done each day.
M K replace my remote for free even though it was 11/2 years old. I use the constant and the right and left button with my toe of my shoe instead of the foot pad, I fish from a seat because i am 77 years old. Like you i don't use the remote much. I had some trails but that was years ago. the spot lock is the best thing and I use it a lot also.
Why'd you even buy this
Because I like the motor, it's done everything I wanted or needed out of a trolling motor.
@@OutdoorswithDonandBob I was just curious. Seems like you don't use any of the features
The autopilot would work just fine, you don’t actually need a foot control, you are just used to a foot control. Auto pilot has nothing to do with
big lakes. You simply are unaware on how to use it. You point it where to go and it goes there, no control, foot or otherwise needed!
Kind of hard to do a review when you dont even utilize the key features, why would you even buy this unit? Not what comes to mind for a sole bass fishing user.
For me spot lock alone with worth it, and I use that almost every time I'm out. As for not using tracks, I have nothing but small lakes around me, most under 50 acres, so not much use making a track that's maybe 200 yards long.
@@OutdoorswithDonandBob I guess I can understand that, they really need to just add the spotlock feature to the foot pedal model and save guys like yourself a lot of money. Isnt there a footpedal only model with bluetooth?
@@russforeman9860 today you can do a power drive with spot lock and a foot control that is cheaper then the Terrova. When I bought mine the power drive with spot lock was not available with a foot control, only the remote. So that was why I got a Terrova.
Was ok till you said solar panels. Dont blame minn kota for stupid solar charging attempt
My only problem was with the foot control that was replaced, which had nothing to do with how the batteries were charged, that is as long as they were properly charged which they were.
Never buy this if you are a serious bass fisherman. That foot control SUCKS!