Minn kota Terrova vs powerdrive trolling motor with quick release bracket review

[@Admiral87Crunch]

Thanks for posting this! You're right. Most videos just show the motor down in the water on a boat. I wanted to see how to deploys and stows. Thanks!

[@ACPro]

You're welcome!

[@jeisonhansson]

Just bought the Terrova over the powerdrive, really glad I did. The White one is actually the same motor with just some extra seals. It's the same with all Minn kota motors, the Terrova as well.

[@rickpark5333]

I made the mistake of buying the powerdrive too. Hated how hard it was to deploy and stow. Luckily for me, it crapped out inside two weeks. Basspro took it back and fully refunded me. For an extra $200 or so I bought the terrova 12v 55lb. I’m much happier with it.

[@ACPro]

We had almost same thing. I don't Eben know why they make 2 different ones. Make one good one and bring price down alittle bit.

[@IECWorkshops]

Shopping for trolling motor - thanks for the comparison and mounting info!

[@ACPro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magnusulvan8143]

Thax! You just made me buy a Terrova. Was on my way to order a PowerDrive.

[@windyknot2094]

Jeez I think they are installing a Power drive on my new boat in the morning. I need to re-thin k this! THANKS!

[@ACPro]

Let us know how every thing turns out.

[@edwinchan19590125]

Thanks you let me know to buy a right trolling motor for my boat after this video!

[@ACPro]

I glad to help .

[@skipman4735]

Just ordered one. 24, volt, 54 inch. I have the powerdrive. It's really hard to release. Almost bought the ulterra. They seem to have alot o issues with the auto stow and deploy. Can't wait to install it and use the spot lock anchoring feature. I fish for striped bass in areas where anchoring is dangerous and almost impossible. I also troll alot and this is going to give me the ability to set a course and do whatever i need to while the boat runs itself. Can't wait to get it.

[@ACPro]

You will love it . Im actually now have another quick bracket ordered for my offshore boat . That way I can just change motors fast from boat to boat.

[@edwinlaing9834]

Man! I love you ! Thank you so much ! I was about to get the powerdrive! U just changed my mind

[@ACPro]

I am glad I could help. It's worth the difference.

[@jonathancoley8112]

Great video man! I just put this exact one on my boat and absolutely love it! Great information. Tight lines 🤙🏼

[@ACPro]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@BigJ76937]

I LOVE my power drive! Mine isnt hard to release at all, maybe you just had one that made it out of the factory that wasnt built properly. Mine takes very little effort. To each his own. I'm not really a bass fisherman, I mainly fish crappie, walleye, catfish, perch, bluegill . I can record my paths and it will move me back and forth along that and adjusts speed according to wind/current. I can put in spots I have programmed and it will take me to that spot and follow my previous paths taken. Wether im spider rigging crappie, slow trolling muskie or walleye, or bottom dragging/drifting for big cats, you just cant beat it IMO. I love all the options, esp the anchor setting. It is phenomenal if your fishing small rivers with decent current, it holds up great. But I do agree with you on the sound, it's not the quietest I've had, but it's not terrible.

[@isaacflynn8989]

I am considering purchasing a boat with a powerdrive v2, 50 lbs thrust and iPilot. Said boat is 800 lbs. I plan on fishing water which has 20 mph wind at times. Do you see the powerdrive being able to hold me on spots/move me around or should I go fro soemthign stronger?

[@BigJ76937]

@@isaacflynn8989 I'd go with a little more power if the boat is 800lbs. You will love ipilot

[@thebowtiefisherman5718]

Hey Roscoe, I noticed in your comments that you're able to record tracks or paths from previous trips. What fish finder are you using to do this? I have a Lowrance hook 4, but I'd love to record some of my paths with if it's not to expensive to do. My Terrova 55 should arrive is a few days.

[@larryjohnson5597]

Love your boat would love to see more fishing videos

[@ACPro]

Thank you

[@ajmobilemastertechniciannu9427]

just bought one cant wait to try it

[@ACPro]

You will love it

[@roberttalamantez4998]

Did the head unit/compass (white circle sensor) have any issues with it being located at the back of the boat ?

[@ACPro]

Not at all it works perfect

[@jjd8277]

Thank you very much for a very informative video. Your effort is much appreciated.

[@ACPro]

You are very welcome

[@FloridaRains]

Just got a second power drive because I had it on the last boat and it’s better for boats with decks , I just kick the shit out of that locking brace thing and it goes right in the water everytime

[@wayne10161967]

My power drive kind of pushes the motor forward for deploy when you push down on the lever

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

Very helpfull . Great stuff. Thats why they call it the Powerdrive. Not me.. i got me a Terrova!

[@ACPro]

Great to hear!

[@ErikColl]

thank you for saving me time! great review

[@ACPro]

Thank you for watching!!

[@angler152]

I think that is the same boat as mine. Thank you for the ideas, I like how you ran your wires. I always thought that you had to put the motor as close to the point of the bow to make it track straight. how does it perform? how many batteries do you have and what thrust and length??

[@ACPro]

Works perfect. Only use one battery and for my style it all I need

[@petertroost6606]

Great i am standing for a choice and now i know ! it will be Terrova then, thanks for the info !

[@ACPro]

Good choice!

[@shaneoconnell2849]

Awesome review.. Was very helpful thanks 👍

[@ACPro]

My pleasure 😊

[@russelldevane5434]

Although 3 years old, this video is right on point! The Terrova is light years ahead of the Powerdrive. I had a Terrova on another boat, Bought a Powerdrive for my new boat. Like he did, I mounted it, deployed it once, and said NOPE! This is a POS! Took it back and exchanged for a Terrova. A Powerdrive is not for Bass fisherman that deploy it multiple times during the day. It is horrible!

[@AuburnMan]

I like your style brother.

[@ACPro]

Thank you!!

[@12restoration]

Wish I would've seen this 1st. Dam it! I bought the power drive its a pain to deploy.

[@ACPro]

thats why i made the video . i hated the deployment of the other one

[@ernestlewis9927]

Had you ran that unit yet? How long does that 12 volt last? Thinking on the 24 volt to get more run time. We run planners for trolling for catfish and don’t really need to have wide open. Just needing to run under 1 mph. Thanks for any input and great gideo

[@ACPro]

On this boat it will run all day . Not a problem. But if you have a big boat and 100% trolling maybe 24 v is better

[@AmazonWebService98]

it's not necessary to get the mounting plate right? I have a power drive on my bass boat and I just mounted it straight trough the aluminum , I have no need to remove it

[@ACPro]

Yes if you no plans on removing then no need for the plate . Just bolt up .no problem

[@carphuntingod]

Without stowing the motor... can you lift the head of the motor straight up if you need to raise the motor/prop to clear weeds, etc? or does it have to tilt to raise the shaft?

[@ACPro]

Yes it lifts straight up easy

[@carphuntingod]

@@ACPro tx

[@gervaishills2163]

Good video. I’m in the same position deciding which one to buy for my small 14’ skiff. Any noticeable weight difference? I can’t find anything on it. You can also get the shaft cut down by an authorized dealer and it won’t void the warranty or it looks easy to do yourself.

[@ACPro]

Thats great information. And no the weight was not even noticeable to me.

[@mtnguyen1696]

How is it performing after 3BR so or so after this video. I am in the market for one and any insights you have on using it for few years. Also, is this the GPS model? Thanks for the video.

[@ACPro]

I think is was 8612. Nice unit with thru hull transducer. Great with fuel and nice units perfect match for this boat. Just wish parker would make a deeper dead rise. They hit hard if your running far offshore. Guy's in the back like the ride. Noone will rid in front with you

[@RobertDNC]

Thanks for making the video, good info

[@ACPro]

Glad it was helpful!

[@roberttalamantez4998]

Were you able to use some simple brazing rods and just heat them up to weld that mount on your boat or did you actually use a welder? I have a small bow at the front of my boat so trying to figure out if I might not have enough room.

[@ACPro]

I have a Hobart mig with a aluminum spool gun. It works great on thick aluminum

[@1091hurricane]

The new power drive says it has a deploy assist?

[@jeffhester6731]

Great job

[@bobnero19]

Enjoyed your video bud.

[@ACPro]

Thank you

[@thenorsemen2452]

Great video. Thank you for the input.

[@ACPro]

Thanks for watching!

[@lonecedarfarm]

Very helpful

[@paulblanton1793]

how is it holding up?

[@ACPro]

Still works like new!!

[@dennisedwards8954]

JUST what I wanted to see and hear. T.U.

[@lovejoy1230]

How did you build the mount for the trolling motor?

[@ACPro]

I just cut out some aluminum and I have break for the bends

[@jerichoo666]

Thanks for the review, i like the aluminum bracket for the MK you made on your boat, How thick is that? im gonna try that!

[@ACPro]

Actually it is alot thicker than it needs to be . I used 1/8 stock. But 1/6 would be ok too

[@jerichoo666]

@@ACPro Thank you for your reply, i have to covert it to mm.(im from the Netherlands)

[@ACPro]

I used 3 mm but that is extremely strong 2mm would be plenty

[@bennythai3878]

Thank you, I always want to know what this motor does.

[@ACPro]

You are welcome!

[@randy2058]

Great Video! Can you tell me where you bought your Terrova? I'm not finding one with the Jog feature for under 1800.00

[@ACPro]

This is a 12 volt model 55lb thrust. Normally they are right at 1500.00. I found seller on ebay 1380.00. www.ebay.com/itm/372643274045 If you need a 24 volt message him. I was alittle hesitant about buying from ebay . But it showed up in 2 days and seller was straight shooter

[@ljohns5582]

Thanks for the video. BTW what size is your boat?

[@ACPro]

It is a 16 ft lowe

[@davidremache4105]

Does the anchor lock work I’m looking but I don’t see a anchor lock and jog what’s the model on yours

[@ACPro]

Mine is 12v model . The anchor lock is amazing. And the puck is for jog feature. Jog is not really important to me but the anchor lock is amazing

[@louistran3870]

where do you buy the mount that can remove the trolling motor quickly. thanks.

[@ACPro]

I got it from bass pro shops

[@fwood1231]

Great video. Thanks

[@ACPro]

You are welcome!

[@anaidfonsek6946]

Great video!!

[@ACPro]

I can't believe you like my video!!!!!! Thank you so much

[@pigeontoady1140]

Hate my powerdrive that came on my boat. It is noisy and yes deployment is awful! Pretty disgusted with it

[@ACPro]

It is night and day difference! Thanks for watching

[@ryan.brown7606]

Do you notice any difference with having it down the side and not strait in the middle?

[@ACPro]

Down the side allows me to stand on the front of the boat and not in the way.

[@ryan.brown7606]

@@ACPro can you tell a difference in performance of the trolling motor because it is not in the middle?

[@lsgt5132]

You said you never even wired up the power drive then said the power drive was another louder than this one???

[@ACPro]

I got this from another comparison video. And I thought I could deal with the noise. But after seeing how to deploy it. Back in the box it went.

[@lsgt5132]

@@ACPro oh ok, got you boss. Thanks for the comparison.

[@gmcjimmyandblazer]

Terrova still trouble free? I'm about to buy one

[@ACPro]

Absolutely!!! Even battery in remote never changed . Best motor I ever got! You will love it

[@jrgenrasmussen8840]

Hi . Is it okay to use the same battery for the motor and the puk ???

[@ACPro]

I have never had a problem. That battery never even gets weak.

[@jrgenrasmussen8840]

@@ACPro thanks for answer i am gonna mount mine next week. Just bought one like yours

[@bryanmyers3896]

Geez,The Powerdrive is not hard at all to release it.

[@ACPro]

Mine was.!

[@davidremache4105]

Thank you

[@ACPro]

You're welcome

[@Jayr2374]

My power drive is a bitch to release

[@ACPro]

Thank you . I am glad we agree. Some say it just as easy .