What's the difference?

[scrutch]

What's the difference between the Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 and the Terrova models?  They both seem to have the same description.   I know they're the only two Minn Kota models that are compatable with i-Pilot.  Am I missing something?

[slonezp]

The terrova has higher thrust options. The foot control will not work in conjunction with ipilot and powerdrive v2(hand control only), but does work with terrova. Terrova is about $300 more.

[jettech]

I just went through this two weeks ago when a stump killed my old T/M. The main difference between the Terrova and the Powerdrive V2 is the mount. The mount is much beefier on the Terrova. The T/M units are essentially the same. The foot controls are a little different, Personally I like the looks of the terrova foot control better. As I have a small 17' F/S. I went with the Powerdrive V2 and saved myself about 250.00. Your needs may differ from mine though. I will probably get the co-pilot and if that works well I may disconnect the foot control and put it in a storage compartment to save deck space. (small boat = small fishing deck)

Let me know what you decide.

[scrutch]

I think it'll be the terrova for a couple reasons...

1.  although the i-pilot is nice and I'm sure quite useful, I still want the option to use the foot pedal when I want.

2.  I fish a lot of water full of stumps and submerged boulders.  I can already see that beefier mount getting put to good use. 

WHEN I CAN AFFORD IT... it'll be terrova.