Terrova vs. PowerDrive

[OkobojiEagle]

I haven't been in the trolling motor market for more than 20 years, but have decided maybe it's time to upgrade.  I'm comparing a Terrova 55lb thrust/54" shaft/ I-pilot/ US2 with a PowerDrive 55lb thrust/ 54"shaft/ I-pilot/ US2... Is the Terrova's lift assist the only difference between these two motors?  I'm not interested in the I-pilot link capabilitiy.  Thanks

 

oe

[Scott F]

I don't believe the Power Drive is available with the built in US2 transducer. 

[OkobojiEagle]

1 hour ago, Scott F said:

I don't believe the Power Drive is available with the built in US2 transducer. 

The MinnKota website showed it as an option with 54" shaft...

oe

[gim]

Why not just go all out and upgrade to the newest kid on the block, the Ultrex?

[slonezp]

The other differences is the Powerdrive does NOT have a foot control option with Ipilot, only remote control. The Terrova let's you control the basic functions with a foot pedal if so desired. The PD stops at 70lb thrust and the Terrova 112lb thrust. The PD deployment is different and it has a parasitic drain on the battery if you don't unplug it during storage, the Terrova does not.  I've owned both with Ipilot and currently a Terrova with Link. Can't go wrong with either with the Ipilot option.

The Powerdrive WITHOUT Ipilot is foot controlled and has a horribly designed foot pedal that tend to eat control boards. You'd be better off with a Terrova if you didn't want Ipilot

[Further North]

I've had both as well...I'd buy the Terrova every time if only for the deployment system.

What kind of bat are you considering a 55 lb. trolling motor for?

[OkobojiEagle]

Thanks for the info about the lack of a foot control with the PowerDrive.  I've been using a 42lb thrust since '92 so a 30% increase should be an adequate improvement and keep me in a 12 volt system.  I appreciate the input.

 

oe