Anyone here have a NEW Xi5 or Terrova?

[nomolites]

FWIW following the contour trolling is best with the electric at low speeds; i.e. bottoms bouncing for walleye.  I usually do not use it when pulling cranks at higher speeds - just advanced I pilot.  If you bottom bounce, however, it is the cat's meow having the Link.

Mike

[Blll]

J-DOC, I think your choice of MK is smart. I always had a MK until my Nitro came with a MG. Hated it and was terrible in any weeds. Not an issue here but my Maxxum has been a horse for almost 9 years. I thought it had died this year and had a Terrova with I-Pilot in my sights and even a thumbs up from the boss. But a simple fuse link fixed the problem and I couldn't  justify a new one...yet. Really looking forward to having spot-lock when the Beaver breeze blows. Good luck with your motor. Anyone in particular have the best pricing?

[1969Larson]

What about the Ulterra?   Too ridiculous?

[J-Doc]

5 hours ago, Blll said:

Really looking forward to having spot-lock when the Beaver breeze blows. Good luck with your motor. Anyone in particular have the best pricing?

One of the main reasons I want it....windy conditions. 

Cabelas is taking care of me. They always have.  I'll have them do the install.  I know they will do it right and do a top notch job.  Their prices are typically as good as anyone else on large items. Sure, you can find a cheaper spinnerbait or hunting gear and whatnot from the store but on marine stuff, I find they are competative. When I bought my boat, they had the cheapest price around on Lowrance graphs. I shopped that hard. 

[J-Doc]

2 hours ago, 1969Larson said:

What about the Ulterra?   Too ridiculous?

Extremely ridiculous. I watched a few vids on the Ulterra.  Seemed a bit too much and just something else to brake.  Also, I don't like having to use an electronic motor to deploy the trolling motor every time.  A lot of wear and tear if you deploy the TM multiple times in a trip. That adds up fast. 

Again, I don't have HB graphs and MK will only connect to HB graphs, not Lowrance.  I prefer Lowrance graphs over HB.  It's what I'm used to and I can read them better. 

 

My ultimate reason for this post was to see who had one and who was willing to meet me at a ramp/dock for a demo.   But my mind is made up so I'll be listing the Fortrex soon. Some bass jockey will get a great buy on a great 1yr old trolling motor. :-)

[Stump bumper]

I think I will wait 3 months for you to get tired of the new one then bid on that!

[Notropis]

J-Doc,  I just bought a new Terrova with I-pilot and would be happy to meet you at the ramp if you want to check it out.

[nomolites]

I upgraded to the Ulterra this year actually, and yes, it is ridiculous.  I love ridiculous.

Mike