I have a 1900 tyee with a terrova and a helix 9 and have not had any problems.

Sent from my moto z4 using Michigan Sportsman mobile app

 

Which model terrova, is it a link version? Will it take commands from the helix? What length shaft?

 

Which model terrova, is it a link version? Will it take commands from the helix? What length shaft?

It's a 60 inch haven't had any issues with coming out of water. And all works from the helix turns speed adjust when trolling I use the graph most. When casting always use the remote have never used the foot pedal.

Sent from my moto z4 using Michigan Sportsman mobile app

 

I am waiting on a 72” 36v terrova with I link. Didn’t want to chance a short shaft coming out of water in waves. But mines going on a 196 fishmaster

 

I have a 72 inch w Ulterra on my Fishmaster196. I still on occasion have had it come out of the water even trimmed all the way down.

 

Definitely read up on the ipilot and the ipilot link. There is a difference on what they can or cannot do with talking to your hummingbird. Trolling motors.net has information on them. Not sure on length needed I bought the 60” terrova for my Ranger fisherman 618. Haven’t used it in windy conditions but seems good on calm water.

 

I have the 24V 80lb Terrova with the 60" shaft on my Starcraft SFM 190. Its only popped up out of the water occasionally in the steepest Erie chop that was still fishable. My boat was purchased used this year with the Terrova already installed by the PO. If I were buying a new one I would do exactly what you are doing and get the 36V. Not for more thrust but for the longer battery capacity. 4 - 5 hrs is about it if I'm running 50% power with the I-Pilot Autopilot keeping the kicker powered boat pulling 6 lines. Of course, if its quite calm I can get away with 30% power and get longer trolling time. I've found that the biggest limiting factor when Autopilot/kicker trolling the big lakes is the wind and its direction. Some days its a stiff wind and really forces me to stick to a downwind troll. My boat has such a high profile that it gets blown around too much if going upwind in a blow and then its either pull lines after the downwind segment and relocate for another downwind troll or put a crew member at the helm permanently.

Hope that helps.

 

I have a 1950 tyee, I had 60” and would get motor popping out when salmon trolling lake mi, I replaced the shaft with a 72 which solved it. I would suggest 72 to avoid doubt.

 

Terrova that is, but I don’t use link.

 

Seems like it's around 50/50 on the 60 vs 72. I'm leaning towards the 72 to be safe. The service center told me he sees more return spring issues with the 72 probably because of weight/leverage. Is there any other drawbacks to a 72, enough room on bow when stowed, crazy high out of the water when bass fishing in 2 fow?

 

I would go with the 72" without a doubt

 

72 inch

Sent from my SM-G930V using Michigan Sportsman mobile app

 

Yeah my buddy has a 60” on his starweld fusion 20 and he tells me he wishes he would have went 72. That’s why i ordered 72. Plus heavier boat figure 36v is best

 

Guys, I'm really on the fence now on the 60 vs 72. I was fully committed on the 72. I talked to George at trollingmotors.net today, and he is telling me 60 should be more than enough. Bow to water is just under 30". By rights 55 is supposed to be good enough with chop.

Is there any other concerns I should have? Is it harder to deploy and stow the extra 12inches. It will be getting very close to the travel cover. Will the extra 12 make the shaft and head take more abuse running through waves bouncing around. Again, this is for a 2020 1875 tyee. The pictures if they show are for the same boat with a 60 motor guide that he will be taking off before I buy it.

 

I have a 60” on my 16.50 Rebel. With the TM completely down it will come out of the water when perch fishing. This is in 2 to 4 footers.

Get the 72” TM.

 

Next pict

 

I already have the helix 9 with side imaging, now I need to get a trolling motor. I plan to do a lot of big lake trolling with it, so I don't want it coming out of the water in waves, but will sometimes be shallow bass fishing. What's better for my situation 60 or 72". I also want the ability to cursor over on the sonar and spot lock the spot and have the boat go to it. It sounds like the terrova doesn't interface with the graph as well as the ultrex or ulterra. I'm a little concerned about the reliability of the ulterra self deploy if I'm in below freezing conditions. Based on the limited research I've done, I'm not sure what the best fit is?? Would like some opinions from people with the same hull.

Size it for your most frequent expected use case, which as stated means 72” for big lake trolling and put up with the longer length for the few times you go shallow. If your actual plans are to fish shallow more often than big lake trolling, then go 60”. Only you know what your use cases will be. Buy what will make 80% of your fishing more enjoyable.

 

Well if you mount it exactly like the old one its going to stick out and hit the dock when you are loading/unloading. I would still get the 72" and just angle it so it doesnt hit.

Its no harder to stow and deploy. I find it easier. I do not have the motor all the way in the water so the head sticks up above the boat and is easier to grab and get leverage on. If you have a situation where you need to put it in deep because of the waves it still wont be much of an issue since the shaft is spring loaded. But for most fishing I find I dont need it all the way down

As far as it bouncing around when stowed I have a Ram mount to secure it

Not sure about the travel cover issue, I do not use one. The one I did have at one time on a previous boat flapped around and did more harm then good. I really dont see the need for them in most situations. You could probably have a reinforcement sewn into the cover if you wanted to

I would still go with the 72. If you find you just cant live with the extra length you can always cut the shaft down