Minn Kota Terrova I Pilot - Install and testing - Best upgrade you can do for your boat
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- In this video I upgrade my Water Snake electric motor to a Minn - Kota Terrova 55 pound I-pilot. As I already had the plate mounted on the boat and the majority of the wiring installed it was a simple upgrade. I then test the motor offshore from the Gold Coast catching live baits and small Mackerel. I also get smoked by a large fish all while using the motors Spot Lock feature.
This is not a how to video, just an overview of my upgrade but if you do have any specific questions I will be happy to answer them.
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Well done. Good job. They’re nice and quiet. I also think they’re a good back up if the outboard plays up. Can move you out of harms way. I’d love an electric motor although I don’t really think my boats big enough. Love your videos Champion. Looking forward to more. (I watched the adds too. $$) 😃🐟🐟👍
Legend. Thanks for watching again. Loving my new motor.
Aus Adventure That’s good. Can I ask - What size battery do you run with it? 100amp hour?
110 AGM
Great video. New subscriber here. Looking to put one of these on the Bar Crusher. How are you going with it after a couple of years of use ?
Hi mate. It’s been really good. Having spot lock was the biggest game changer for me. My only regret is that I didn’t get a longer shaft.
Yeh thats what i want to know.
I was in the tinny in the background when you lost it,, was gutted for ya
I lost 2 big fish there the day before
Oh well
It’s been a while between good fish for me so I was spewin. That’s fishing though. Cheers for watching.
The young fella🤣🤣🤣🤣 I was him once...but always got a wack when I got caught 🤦🏽🤣
Yeah cheeky little dude he is.
Hi you legends. If you liked this video and want to support my channel please head over to www.ausadventure.net and grab yourself a sticker or stubbie cooler. Thanks for watching. 👍
Awesome video, thanks for posting. Been wanting one for a while now. One quick observation on your soldering technique. Hoping you either heated up the wire or tinned it before putting it it that pool of melted solder, you may be setting yourself up for a failure there. Again thanks for posting the video.
cheers for watching, it has definitely been worth the investment. I have never bothered to tin the wire in that situation. I think it gets enough heat by sitting in the pool. The battery side was done the same way over 10 years ago and has never let me down. Ill let you know if it does fail. Thanks for the tip though.
Hi, enjoyed your video, I'm getting ready to install my Terrova, though a second hand one. Just a quick question, why did you put a switch on the heading sensor? Regards.
Just so it’s not on when I’m not using the Minn Kota. Thanks for watching the vid.
Good job mate keep up the good work have been a subscriber for a while just been quite and wow what a set up you have good job
Cheers mate. Thanks for watching.
should invest in a separate AGM 100AH Battery for the trolling motor. Also get a Duel Battery setup that charges the second battery when the main starting Battery is charged.
Already running the Electric on a 100ah AGM mate. I take it in and out to save weight when I’m on some camping trips. Thinking of upgrading to lithium though. 👍
Love your videos mate! Im just starting off fishing. Just wondering what bait do you use to catch the livies? Cheers!
Cheers mate. I use bait jigs to catch the livies. Go into any tackle store and ask for some. They are really cheap.
@@AusAdventure legend! thanks heaps mate!
Hey Aus Adventure, Just wondering if that quick release bracket you used was the watersnake one? If so does this work as it is considerably cheaper then the minn kota one.
Yeah mate it’s the watersnake one. It fit perfectly.
Mate good video, just try set the example of using a wet rag when handling fish. Those little tailor an mackies aren't living bro.
Cheers mate. Yeah that’s not a bad idea.
Gday mate i have a quintrex 430 topender 2010 model i am looking at putting an electric motor on my boat as well , great video !!
You definitely won't regret getting an electric motor. Thanks for watching mate.
How problem free has this motor been?
Mate I have only used the Minn Kota about 4 times so far and it has been good. The Honda outboard on the other hand I’ve had for 10 years and it has never missed a beat. 👍
The heading sensor is the real gam changer spot lock was a pain with out it boat swinging round is circles was a real pain
Yes it sure is great to have. Cheers Jeff.
thanks answered my questtio9n
Another good video. I'm probably going to get myself a Minn Kota with spot lock, I'm not sure which model as yet. I'm thinking about getting something that'll suit a 4.5 m boat just in case I step up from my 395 Savage. I previously had a Watersnake combat which was good for me until It had a melt down after I added some electrics, which is a bit of a concern. I can't see how it could be related (hopefully just a coincidence). Have you had any dramas with your Minn Kota since now you've had it a while? What was the reason you didn't go with another Watersnake upgrade? Any advice on any of the above? Thanks again for another good video.
Hi Gary. I haven’t had any problems with the Minn Kota, it’s been working well. I went with that motor as I got it for cheap when Southport trawler supplies closed down. I never had any problems with my old water snake but I don’t think they have as many features as the Minn Kota. At the end of the day I guess it comes down to how much you are willing to spend.
Thanks for the quick reply on my long winded question, much appreciated.
I’ve got the old first series ipilot. About 6 years old. What deep cycle you running. ?
I have a 100ah AGM. AGM batteries last longer cause they can handle the bouncing of the boat. I wouldn’t be surprised if it died soon though as I have had it for around 7 years.
Hey mate, great video. Watched it a couple of times now as I just installed a minn Kota. Just wondering now that you have had it for a while, do you do anything special to clean it after use. Or do just hit it with water, when u clean the boat. Cheers.
Mate I just give it a good hose when washing the boat. They do say not spray water into the head of it though so I’m pretty careful with that. I also dry it off after and store it in the garage.
@@AusAdventure thanks mate. Yep I just give it a good hose. Didn’t know how wet I should get housing unit. But I will be carefully with the head. Thanks
Great informative Channel . Im in the market for my first Elec Motor for my 3.95 Sea Jay. The Watersnakes are on Sale at BCF . Any reason you think not to buy a Snake , down to $599 from $899 ? Thanks
That’s a pretty good price. I had a water snake with the foot pedal for about 8 years and never had a problem with it. I upgraded to the Minn Kota because I wanted spot lock. So I can’t think of a reason not to buy it. Good luck.
@@AusAdventure certainly spot lock is a bonus
why does the head of it have to stick up so high, the lowrance is much lower thanks
Hi if you are talking about when the motor is deployed, it can definitely sit lower. I just didn’t have it all the way down. Thanks for watching.
How cute was your little boy looking to see if he was busted touching the plastic
Yeah I had no idea either until I saw the footage. Me and the wife had a good laugh about it. Thanks for watching.
Hey mate, how’d you rate the WaterSnake? I’m ready to buy my bow mount now but I’m in two minds about the Minn Kota Riptide or the Water Snake Geo. I think Minn Kota definitely has the name as the Geo Spot is new so not sure of any issues with them. Did the Minn Kota come with the quick release too?
Mate I think the Minn Kota are better quality but it all depends on how much you are willing to pay. My water snake had the foot pedal which I was stoked on for years but having spot lock now is a real game changer. Not sure how good the Watersnake with a spot lock is as I have never used one. You have to by the quick release bracket seperate no matter which brand you buy. Good luck.
@@AusAdventure thanks a lot mate 👍🏻
That looked exactly like a bluefish we catch on the east coast of America. Is it the same fish?
Sure is mate. What we call a Tailor, you call a blue fish. Thanks for watching.
I have a 55lb terrova, do you run a circuit break or run it straight to the battery
I run a 50amp circuit breaker.
Where do you get the battery lid switches from???
Think I got them from Jaycar but it was so long ago I can’t remember mate.
What hand held radio do u use? Im looking at a few different 5w radios
It’s an ICOM IC-M25. I went with that one as it was made in Japan. 👍
Been catching many fish? They say motorguide is quieter?
Haven’t really been fishing lately unfortunately. I have no idea which brand is quieter. 🍻
@@AusAdventure Ok, thanks for replying.
Hey mate just watched this video. One question how did u find the watersnake ? I don't use my boat enough to justify the cost of a minkota.
Yeah mate the water snake is fine. I only had a foot pedal on the water snake so you can’t really compare it with the Minn Kota as it has spot lock etc. It’s definitely worth having than not having one at all.
@@AusAdventure did you have any issues with it at all. They now come with peadal and remote I think and are well priced.
@@Jasonsmith-ob3ji no mate I never had any issues with mine.
Congrats on hitting 3K Champion. Well done. 😃🐟🐟👍
Thanks mate.
Hey what kind of boat is that? Looks tough!
Quintrex 4.2m top ender.
Awesome stuff mate, your videos is always a pleasure to watch 👍 keep up the good work mate 👍👍👍👌🔥⛺🎣✌
Thanks mate.
Nice one ☝️ Goldy still outside my 50k radius 😖
It won’t be long I think and all the restrictions will be off. Thanks for watching.
hows it going now? any problems?
Going great. No problems at all.
it's definitely a bit widAr!
Yep. Glad I didn’t have to modify the mount. Thanks for watching.
hey mate what shaft length did you go, 54" or 60" and what size is your boat?? thanks for the video too. cheers mate!
Mate I went the 54 and it’s a 4.2m boat. Thanks for watching. 🍻
@@AusAdventure yeah righto same as mine..is the 54" fine in the ocean chop? Or would you have gone the 60? Cheers man.
@@AlsAllAussieAdventures generally it’s fine but on a rough day I did get some cavitation so if I got another one I would go the 60
@@AusAdventure okay sweet thanks man. Im about to order a 60" terrova 👌👌 subcribed.
Thanks very much you made me buy one to.
If your flicking lures you really do need one
Thanks heaps we Appreciate your time making the video Cheers
No worries Barry. Hope your enjoying the electric.
Whats the ipilot used for?
I use it to keep me in position without anchoring.
Your videos are awesome mate, down to earth no bulls**t keep em coming!
Thanks mate. Appreciate it. 👍
Subbed. Sent here by Coast Tripz
🍻 cheers legend.
what did you do with the old one
I kept it.
12v model?
Sure is mate.
Hey mate, what lanolin product did you use? Just bought a Terrova. Cheers
I used Lanotec mate. 🍻
Within a month I’m going to purchase new Minn Kota 48” with all nice gadgets. How do I know it’s current model or last year model.
Appreciate
Mate I just looked at the Minn Kota website to make sure it was the current model. I’m not sure if you can tell what was the exact year it was made. Just contact Minn Kota and I’m sure they would help you out.
Hey mate! How’s that minn kota holding up?
Yeah it’s been good Eric. Wish I was using it more though.
@@AusAdventurey mate apologies for random question but would you stay with that length shaft or increase it to the 72inch model? Thank you for the detailed video 😊
@@jaygee9047 it’s just long enough for my boat but if I had anything bigger I would definitely go the longer shaft.
Why holding the fish with a towel ? Specially when realeasing them back.
Mate they are very slimy and have razor sharp teeth so just trying not to get bitten by one. Probably not the best for the fish I know.
What did you spray on the inside of the motor while you had the sides off?
Lanolin. Helps protect everything.
R those first eating
Hi mate not sure exactly what you are asking but any of those fish would have been good to eat. They were just under size. Thanks for watching. 🍻
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Nice video. Have ya installed the heading sensor yet?
Yes I did
Aus Adventure did you include it in a video? Did you wire it straight to the crank battery via a fuse?
It’s all in the one install video. I wired it straight to the start battery through a switch and a fuse. They recommend a 2amp fuse but the smallest I could find was a 3amp. Hope that helps.
Aus Adventure Hi mate, is there a reason for not wiring the heading sensor off the front battery? Thanks for your great video, I subscribed 😊👍🏼
Glenn Reggie it’s recommended the heading sensor is installed down the stern of the boat hence wiring it to the crank
What voltage is this unit and thrust?
Hi Ernest it’s 12v 55pound thrust. 🍻
Congratulations. Enjoy Mate, Thanks for the video
Cheers mate and thanks for watching.
what size shaft ?
54 mate. 👍
@@AusAdventure would you roughly know the price difference to the equivalent motor guide. It’s a bit of a jungle online ..cheers
Mate I don’t. I never looked at the motor guide cause I got the Minn Kota randomly when a store I used to shop at closed down and they were clearing all the stock.
Gotta love the Larry potterfield
Not sure who Larry Potterfield is. Thanks for watching though.
How to pair the ipilot remote
Hi mate. When I turned both the motor and controller on it just worked. The only thing I had to pair was the heading censor. You do that by pressing the pair button on the heading censor then holding down the pair button on the motor until it beeps. 👍
What size boat
4.2m
Good video, what size / type battery are you using for the electric? Thanks
110 amp hour AGM. Runs it for a whole day. 👍
12v/55 lb. how do you find it on a big water with wind and waves. Is 55lb sufficient to keep you anchored? How much trollling time do you get on a charge?
I have found 55lb to be enough for my boat but I haven’t tested it in anything over about 3 knots of current. I have an 100ah battery and it usually last me all day. There are many variables which determine run time. Hope that helps.
@@AusAdventure thanks mate, it sure does help.