mnfathead Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Hey guys, looking to upgrade my bow mount. Bought a 16.5 foot sylvan, dual console, w/90hp merc last summer but the trolling motor is out dated. Ive been leaning towards an ipilot anyone have exp. With them if so are they worth it? I have a 598 bird and lowrance finder in the boat aswell, any info is much appreciated, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I have a terrova with ipilot and love it. If I had the money, I would go with the Ultrex, self deploying since I am old and lazy. It will work with the bird if you want to go to the link. I have also not seen anything bad about the motorguide equivilent of the terrova/ipilot, the Xti5 or something. It will hook to a Lowrance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClownColor Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I also have I pilot and it was worth the money. I already had a minnkota so I just replaced the head to save some dough. If I needed to replace the entire trolling motor, I would have bought the motorguide and linked it to the lowrance. From reviews and friends, the motorguide seems to be better then the minnkota. Either way though, you'll enjoy the features...espicall anchor mode and programmed routes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I wouldn't touch a Ultrex with a 10 foot pole. I know of at least 6 guys who tried them and brought them back because they didn't work worth beans. I have a 70# powerdrive with co pilot that will be for sale soon. E-mail me if your interested. Probably sell for around $350. [email protected] BoxMN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) 12 hours ago, Northlander said: I wouldn't touch a Ultrex with a 10 foot pole. I know of at least 6 guys who tried them and brought them back because they didn't work worth beans. I have a 70# powerdrive with co pilot that will be for sale soon. E-mail me if your interested. Probably sell for around $350. [email protected] If it isn't reliable that is a different story. But the self deploying would be great. And I had dthe name wrong, it is Ulterra. sorry. Edited March 25, 2016 by delcecchi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delcecchi Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I looked around and didn't find too many negative reviews. But it will be a few years for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cabin Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I have an ulterra, I would recommend it. 1 year and no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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