I can't find anywhere else to ask this...but how big off a difference is the GPS actions on the older ones vs new ones?
I can't find anywhere else to ask this...but how big off a difference is the GPS actions on the older ones vs new ones?
Night and day.
I had a Terrova before I purchased the newest model Ulterra. Relative to the GPS the Ulterra Spotlock is much more accurate and customizable to your boat's size (they call is Boat SCALE). The new Terrova and Ulterra share the same GPS electronics. I am sure there are other enhancements to the new Terrova vs the old Terrova like the lift assist and more memory for additional saved Tracks and Spotlock locations.
Joe B
2017 Tracker PT 190 TX
2017 Mercury 115 Pro XS
Mercury Spitfire X7 19” prop
51 mph @ 6240 rpms (RPMs from Vessel View Mobile) : full fuel tank and fishing load by myself
4.2 second Hole Shot (measured using Vessel View Mobile)
Engine mounted in 3rd hole
Minn Kota Ulterra-Link w/built in MDI 80 lb thrust 60” shaft
Humminbird Helix 12si Gen1 chirp on console
Humminbird Helix 15si Gen4 cho on bow
Humminbird Mega360
Dotline two step transom boarding ladder
Tracker trailer bow boarding step
Get the new one. I just finished the upgrade to turn my old one to BT and if I had to do it over I would just got the newer version.
What's the cost to update an old one.Originally Posted by dsgb
It's well worth the upgrade to the newer spotlock
If you have not found out yet, I believe it is $500 to upgrade your old terrova to the Bluetooth model. You get a new head unit and remote. Very simple to do. Just have to weigh the cost vs a new motor.
Vexus DVX19
Not true. It's more that just those two parts. I will be starting a new thread with the breakdown of every parts needed to do this upgrade.
Interesting, just upgraded my ulterra. Contacted MK with my serial number and they sent out the upgrade. I had to replace the top of the motor (head unit?) and sync the new remote. Now I do know it was closer to $700 f you upgraded to the link system but I run Lowrance so no need for that.
Vexus DVX19
I replaced my old terrova with a Ultrex. No comparison, this thing stays where I put it!
2000 STRATOS 20SS EXTREME
2011 EVINRUDE ETEC 250 HO
HELIX 10 AND 12 SI
10' BLADES
ULTREX/ I PILOT LINK
HUMMINBIRD 360
Yes for the Ulterra but not the Terrova.
Were you able to upgrade the legacy terrova to Bluetooth. minn kota said they didn't have the upgrade kit but I didn't ask if it could be converted.
Yes! Will be making a thread with all the parts you need to convert it Bluetooth soon.
Last edited by dsgb; 06-03-2018 at 07:59 PM.
Can't wait,want to do mine sooooooooooooo badd
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