Is this the best deal on a spot lock trolling motor??

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2 жыл бұрын

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@janedav7310 10 ай бұрын

Two years later this motor is going strong kzfaq.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

@ScruffyCityFishing 10 ай бұрын

Still all good! The only problem I had was that it recently turned too far in spot lock and broke my transducer wire.

@tomsexton3530 Жыл бұрын

Just installed my new Terrova . 55lb ,12v. 1850.00 from bass pro shop. I took it out last weekend. I was amazed at what it can do. Changes everything.

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Man, prices have gone up. Still a good deal in comparison though. Glad you like it!

@epickillers1030 10 ай бұрын

This is a fantastic little trolling motor!! I have it on a 14ft aluminum boat and have no problem getting around !

@ScruffyCityFishing 10 ай бұрын

I hope they keep making it! I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like theirs. Thanks for watching!

@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын

Seems to me that, with the absolutely OBSCENE prices on TM's these days, that if you just want something simple with spot-lock/i-pilot, then this is the way to go. I love the small footprint of the mount, too. It's tough to find a review on the functionality, durability on this model, that's not 4yrs old. So, I appreciate it. I'm trying to make a decision on this now.

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Mine is still going strong without any issues.

@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing Yeah...I was considering dropping the $5K on the Power Pole Move, but until I start seeing some reviews, I just don't feel safe spending that kind of money. I think I'll go this route, keep it simple, and just wait out the storm. Everyone just wants a simple, durable, cable steer, TM with spot-lock under $2K...none of this fancy crap that no one really wants. And, yet it seems like the industry is going the complete opposite direction. Technology for technology's sake....smh.

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

@@phillamoore157 I fish deep more than shallow, so the poles wouldn’t help me much. That said, I get it if you live in a place with lots of shallow grassy lakes. If you watch my other videos though, you’ll see that I fish main lake/river. They also kill our grass here.

@phillamoore157 Жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing Sorry, I wasn't referring to the Power Poles, themselves. I'm talking about the new trolling motor the Power Pole company came out with called "Move". It looks like a great trolling motor, but they want $5K for it. It seems that company wants its pound of flesh for just about every product they offer. But, yes, I agree... for me to have a set of Power Poles installed, I'd have to be convinced that I'd never fish water deeper than 10ft 99% of the time. Spot-lock is fine for how I fish. If the day comes, God-willing, to where money is no object yes, I'd probably put a couple power-poles on my Stratos. I fish down here in central FL, where the lakes are very shallow, and it's still not really worth it to me to get those installed. I always seem to be fishing water just outside the range of those.

@rvpursuits9366 9 ай бұрын

@@phillamoore157 FYI - if your boat is a Tracker, please be aware that the Tracker Service Center at BassPro/Cabela's will not install a power pole. I was told that Tracker won't allow it and that it voids the warranty.

@youkessss 2 жыл бұрын

*Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

It’s been great for me. On my 3rd year with it now and no problems.

@Midwesthookset 2 жыл бұрын

Had a 2014 model terrova on my last boat. I sold the boat and got a different one a few months later that came with a non spot lock power drive v2. I've cussed myself for not having spot lock, ever since. Just installed a brand new terrova this weekend though, just in time for fall jerkbait fishing!

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Go catch em all! Spot lock has changed my fishing. I’ll get out in current and wind that would have been nearly impossible to deal with using my old trolling motor.

@SurfBandFan 5 ай бұрын

Great job on thye video. Thanks for presenting FACTS, not hype like the abundance of other electric motor videos which seem to fabricate favorable comparisons for the featured subject.

@ScruffyCityFishing 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! I try not to be those yelling people I avoid haha.

@stachenbass9617 2 жыл бұрын

I'll grow up and get spot lock one of these days. I'm a little jealous!

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

My dad added it to his boat a few years ago. I was like: you spent what?! On a trolling motor?! Then… we went out on a windy day. And… I immediately starting shopping.

@dsquared317 4 ай бұрын

Love mine. Flawless performance.

@aaronanhalt5088 2 жыл бұрын

Have the same motor. I had the money to purchase any of them,but I WANTED 12v. We drift weedlines on our lake & when we get into a school of panfish you just hit spotlock, fish awhile, then drift,repeat. 12v because I can use it all weekend and when I leave the cabin I just plug in the 12v solar charger on my boat lift and it's charged 100% when I arrive the next weekend.

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Having a charged battery at a lake cabin sounds about as good as it gets!

@DuctMaster-yy1ys Жыл бұрын

Solar charger? What brand is this

@homerfreebean7239 2 жыл бұрын

Howdy, Is the 55lbs thrust motor plenty strong for your size boat? Thanks!

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

So far, so good. It has held fine in any wind and current I’ve had it in. I think the biggest difference when moving to a 80lb 24v is how long the motor can go in tough conditions. I bought the biggest battery I could get and honestly with my schedule, I’m rarely out for more than a few hours at a time.

@slabbusterrtr7690 Жыл бұрын

Here's my problem I can't afford to spend 2 grand on a TM and I fish every weekend dang I remember a $400 was expensive for one lol

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Man.. those were the days!

@ch3vy327 2 жыл бұрын

So you can use the remote while the foot control is hooked up ?

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The software is pretty smart. The foot pedal will override the remote. So, if you have it on a heading track via the remote, using any command on the pedal disenagages what the remote is doing.

@TonyGruber2009 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I have back issues and I am trying to decide between the 55lb & 80lb thrust terrova. Does anyone know if the 55lb Terrova is easier to stow and deploy? Also, could you please confirm that the 55lb terrova is only 35lbs. Minn Kota is saying that it is only 1 pound lighter than the 80lb thrust Terrova which I find hard to believe. Please let me know. Thanks, Tony

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! I don’t have any first hand experience, but the mechanics of a trolling motor almost have to mean the 80 is heavier.. right? More copper and larger foot for more power. Only mitigating factor that I can think of is sending 24v to the same size motor.. would that make 80lb thrust? It’s a great question. My dad has the ulterra.. much more expensive, but your back would probably appreciate it.

@TonyGruber2009 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing Agreed, thanks. Were you able to weigh your Terrova or did you get the 35lb weight from somewhere online. Your dad is lucky to have the ulterra, I would like one but was worried about the auto stow and deploy breaking. Has your dad had any problems with his? Thanks, Tony

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I have not weighed it, but I can. I found the weight by starting a purchase and seeing what the “shipped weight” of the item is. Funny, just did it again and Amazon says 37lbs. So, it has gained 2 Lbs haha. I’ll try and weigh it. I can tell you that I don’t recall it being heavy at installation. His motor is nice! No problems with the auto deploy yet. Hope it stays that way, but there are lots of moving parts.

@MrWhiltetail 2 жыл бұрын

You must have got a great deal. The Terrova is $450 more than the equivalent Power Drive.

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

The price I used was a bit before the crazy increase in everything recreation. Really glad I got mine when I did.

@danielhammond5022 6 ай бұрын

The power drive is a step below the Terrova. It is much harder to deploy, just not as nice. You got the better trolling motor.

@jonahlawrence4617 2 жыл бұрын

I hate to break it to you, but the motor you have in an iPilot motor, which you cannot hook up to your humminbird. You would need an iPilot Link, which is an option on this motor as well, but for a few hundred more.

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have a lowrance 5” HDS connected via an adapter. Only 2d sonar, but it’s what was in my budget. One big draw back is that you cannot connect more advance transducers to it because the shaft slides when launching and retrieving.

@jonahlawrence4617 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing OH for the transducer!, I thought you meant to drive it, my bad.

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

@@jonahlawrence4617 no worries man! The 2d is built in. I’ve seen some retractable polls that attach directly to the boat for 3D and directional sonar. They cost 1/2 a kidney though 😂

@jonahlawrence4617 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing yeah, pretty much.

@truck57us 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing Good info. I have the same Lowrance that I want to connect to my new Terrova with universal sonar when it arrives... What is the adapter you mention using and any tips for that "integration"? Thanks.

@rickrobinson1995 10 ай бұрын

I have an ulterra. Wish I didn’t. Never ending trouble

@ScruffyCityFishing 10 ай бұрын

What kind of trouble you having with it?

@MrColeman631 Жыл бұрын

How long is the shaft on the trolling motor

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I have a 42”, but they have other sizes, all the way to 60”.

@ronniesolomon5235 2 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t that motor block your navigation lights

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ronnie, it’s close to blocking them, but I tested in the garage and can still see them. It has crossed my mind to put in permanent mounted lights on the sides, but I’m scared of drilling holes. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@icheckraise Жыл бұрын

Do you have measurements on the base?

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

I don’t have them on hand.. but I can get them shortly. I’ll post a short with them.

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

Video with measurements is up. Hope it helps you out.

@icheckraise Жыл бұрын

Awesome man I really appreciate that!

@ScruffyCityFishing Жыл бұрын

@@icheckraise no problem!

@GmGarlo 2 жыл бұрын

hows that lowrance fish finder treating you?

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

It’s an older model, but it works good enough for me. I’m interested in the live scope tech, but it’s expensive!

@truck57us 2 жыл бұрын

@@ScruffyCityFishing I've got the same Lowrance unit recycled from my last boat to put up front with my new Terrova. Got the adapter cable. Any tips/lessons learned with this combo? Thx.

@ScruffyCityFishing 2 жыл бұрын

I’m far from an electronics expert, but.. I found that here. With dirty water, and especially muddy bottom, turning the sensitivity down helps see more hard detail like rocks and trees. Thanks for watching!