High-Tech Trolling Motor : iPilot is NOT your average NAV-Tool !!

[sfw1960]

For a high tech trolling motor ~
Some of us prefer cable steer and some prefer the motorized electric steer...
I know what I choose!!
Now I need to start saving up!



Press Release Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/compan...ol_system.aspx


Spec. Sheet Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/i-Pilot.pdf#ZOOM=50

Now just about anybody can hold on a break or spot within FIVE FEET!

I'll have a tiller steer 70LB bow mount for sale SHORTLY.

Robert

[Ralph Smith]

That should be awesome for river fishing

[sea nympho]

I'm on the cable steer side!

You like the PowerDrive, yo?

Originally Posted by sfw1960

For a high tech trolling motor ~
Some of us prefer cable steer and some prefer the motorized electric steer...
I know what I choose!!
Now I need to start saving up!



Press Release Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/compan...ol_system.aspx


Spec. Sheet Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/i-Pilot.pdf#ZOOM=50

Now just about anybody can hold on a break or spot within FIVE FEET!

I'll have a tiller steer 70LB bow mount for sale SHORTLY.

Robert

[sfw1960]

DID you read about this thing Brandon??
Then ask your self that question!!

[ESOX]

I'll be the first kid on my block with one.

Oh wait, that's not saying much, everone else on the block is into gofast boats, not fishing............

[sea nympho]

Originally Posted by sfw1960

DID you read about this thing Brandon??
Then ask your self that question!!

It's SWEET!

I guess if I never have to actually USE the pedal PowerSteer would be OK! LMAO!!!

[Splitshot]

Thanks Robert,

I already have the co-pilot and it is perfect for slipping a current or even for holding position into the wind or slipping backwards in a lake. This adds another dimension to an already great trolling motor. Now if they can incorporate following a break line like another trolling motor it will be perfect.

[brigeton]

Originally Posted by sfw1960

For a high tech trolling motor ~
Some of us prefer cable steer and some prefer the motorized electric steer...
I know what I choose!!
Now I need to start saving up!



Press Release Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/compan...ol_system.aspx


Spec. Sheet Here:

http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_docs/i-Pilot.pdf#ZOOM=50

Now just about anybody can hold on a break or spot within FIVE FEET!

I'll have a tiller steer 70LB bow mount for sale SHORTLY.

Robert

You keep braggin these things up I'll have to stand in line to get one.

[sea nympho]

Originally Posted by sfw1960

DID you read about this thing Brandon??
Then ask your self that question!!

The 'record a track' feature looks awesome, but only records 3 tracks (6miles). 'Spot Lock' looks useful but again, only 3 memory slots? 'Cruise Control' is about the best looking feature of all...1/10th MPH increments great for you 'walleye guys'!

Couldn't find exactly HOW it uses that GPS, it just saves waypoints, right? How many? How far apart?...that will make a big difference on a crazy breakline(like Muskegon or the Freak). Doesn't look like it uses a map or follows a contour w/out being programmed first, which is OK I guess, but even then it's still contingent upon waypoints per mile or second.

Why not just build one to link to existing chartplotters on-board? That's the way to go...too bad MotorGuide will probably build it first.

C'mon now Robert, have you not witnessed, more than once, near perfect boat control in less than perfect conditions WHILE the driver never lost a cast and never put his backseater out of a cast?...the sum of which-sometimes-was going home w/ more cash (or at least as much) than you left with?...all accomplished w/ cable steer?

Originally Posted by Splitshot

...Now if they can incorporate following a break line like another trolling motor it will be perfect.

That's what I'm holding out for...then I might consider giving up cable steer. But that requires linking plotter or sonar(I'd prefer the sonar link) with motor and like you said, only PinPoint has accomplished this...but I can't vouch for it I've never even seen one. Are they still around?

Until then, I haven't found any other way to fight wind, current, stay on a crazy breakline, or thread a needle between a bass rig (way better than mine) & a raft to get to the dock first and land a ~5#er, than cable steer!

Knowing exactly which way my motor is pointing, how much power, and exactly how far I need to move it (& in which direction) to get what I want without ever having to think about it, look at it, or use my hands is an absolute qualification for me when it comes to a bow mount.

If any motor can get me out of that all together, SIGN ME UP.

[chamookman]

Another thing to add to the list of "upgrades" for the Pro-V. I know there's a pair of 'Birds waiting for Me (1197 & 997) and now a new Terrova to replace the Maxxum. Anyone want to loan Me a quick $8,000.00 C-man

[sfw1960]

Originally Posted by chamookman

Another thing to add to the list of "upgrades" for the Pro-V. I know there's a pair of 'Birds waiting for Me (1197 & 997) and now a new Terrova to replace the Maxxum. Anyone want to loan Me a quick $8,000.00 C-man

You're a funny man Mr. C. !

It saves PLOT TRAILS - just like a chart plotter , but is a self contained GPS , so I guess that would be 3 GPS receivers on my dinky craft altogether...LMAO.
I don't NEED it to store everything , just to follow commands for the day!!!

It's a $400 add- on Brandon.... Lee (brigeton) just got a NEW PowerDrive65 so he could add this on , we tested the new motor starting at about 3AM this morning (actually 2AM , since we met off "old" DST...LOL)
and it worked admirably , the new pedal took him less than 2 hours to adjust to NICELY...
MG bought the pinpoint technology (which wasn't perfect by any stretch) and so far hasn't done SQUAT with it.
I would have loved to see some of that "near perfect" boat control you speak of this morning with waves rolling in the channel and a cross wind.

Besides , you know I ain't always about the m00neyz$$$$ any how.





The CC & Hover features would be most important to me...
We trolled until after 8AM and Lee's NEW baddazz$ Minn Kota never missed a beat.
"The Walleye Guy" next door.....

[walleyeking69]

im gonna need to get me one of those i think.will most likely be getting a new bowmount before the year is up.

[thedude]

hopefully they will do a better job on the electronics than my terrova. That thing is a pos. Been through 2 boards and still have no universal sonar because minn kota can't seem to catch up with the parts needed to replace it.

i decided a trolling motor is one thing i don't need a computer in!

[sfw1960]

I sent you an email with a contact @ JOI - he will probably take care of you.
Just be concise in what's wrong and tell him all the trouble you've had , no cheese or wine please.

He has been great with any questions I've had.
Explain to him you are at your wits end with the bumblings and with a bit of luck & hope - he may just replace the thing for you.
I know that you've been at the end of your rope -and he's "kinda" on the 'Bird side of things , but I think he'll help you out.

Fingers crossed ,
RAS

[waterfoul]

One word for you Justin:

Fortrex!!! That's where I'm going next. That is of course if I can find the nearly $1000 for the one I want. So... I need all of you to shop in my store so my spring bonus will be big enough to buy a new trolling motor!!! Thanks for your support.