Thread: New I-pilot

I haven't ordered mine yet and hope to do so today. Once in and installed I will have a co-pilot for sale.

Sounds like I may do the same Darryl; and I just bought my auto pilot last spring. Darryl you must have bought yours since last crappie camp.

Originally Posted by Southern Chuter

Sounds like I may do the same Darryl; and I just bought my auto pilot last spring. Darryl you must have bought yours since last crappie camp.

Yes, and it's all your fault, lol. I LOVE IT. I now have the best of both worlds for trolling and hovering. Of course, I use the unit to it's fullest when trolling and the new I-pilot will make it even better and just maybe it will help with hovering too. But to hover with what I have now I cut a piece of PVC in halves as a bushing so the unit doesn't lock in to the directional motor and that makes it a hand control.

I am excited about all the I-piot's features for trolling, but I think the hover feature will help when fishing condos and I'm hoping all I have to do is override it to control the boat's position if the wind blows my aft around or if I want to move forward, etc. on the pile and the unit will do the rest. I'm also thinking I might be able to completely eliminate the foot control pad and just use the remote control. If so, I can then even control the boat and hold steady when I run to the back to net a fish instead of getting blown off the spot and working to get back to the strike zone.

One thing I did learn from Lance Mansfield at Grizzly (their TM mechanic) is that the PowerDrive V2 with I-pilot doesn't shut off when the TM is stowed like the Terrova does. So, don't forget to disconnect the power cable at the end of the day when you plug your boat up to charge the batteries and carry extra batteries for your remote just in case.

It's been a long, tough winter for me. I'm in need of posting some good pictures to fill the calendar. So, come on and we'll go fishing.

Just doing some shopping; @ ebuyersworld you can but a new head and convert your auto pilot to i pilot for $360 with free shipping. I may go that route; decisions..........

Originally Posted by camo john

no i waiting for warmer weather what web site did you buy the ram mounts. john

J & H Products. Just google the RAM-D-111U-C (Short arm) or -D (standard arm) or -E (long arm)

(I like that google.) Another resource is Authorized RAM Mounts Dealer. Free Domestic Shipping On Orders Over $125.00!

As you saw, these are some serious 2-1/4" ball mounts!

Originally Posted by Southern Chuter

Just doing some shopping; @ ebuyersworld you can but a new head and convert your auto pilot to i pilot for $360 with free shipping. I may go that route; decisions..........

That's where I got mine for 349. Also, I think Getfeetwet.com had 'em for 330 + shipping. Workin' from memory here.

Hey Darrly; what if you had two, one on the bow and one on the stern? Since the brains is in the head (mother nature at work) you could program one remote, each would locate it's own position, 12 vdc units would give 110 pounds of combined thrust and this would keep a longer boat in position relative to heading not just track.

Originally Posted by Southern Chuter

Hey Darrly; what if you had two, one on the bow and one on the stern? Since the brains is in the head (mother nature at work) you could program one remote, each would locate it's own position, 12 vdc units would give 110 pounds of combined thrust and this would keep a longer boat in position relative to heading not just track.

Man, you really are going to get me in trouble. Even though my wife is my biggest fan and has always supported me 100%, I'm still not going to let her read this post, lol.