MinnKota question

**Cane Pole** · 03-13-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by ad870

I just bought a MK PowerDrive V2

It has a tag on the battery wires that says you cannot hook up any other electronics to the battery that you hook the TM up to for danger of messing up the TM battery.

I usually have my lights (which I rarely have to use) hooked up to the same battery as the TM. I don't have anything else connected. Does anyone think this would be a problem? Would I be safe to continue to use this set up or do I need to rewire for the lights on the boat?

Thanks

This is crazy nonsense. The autopilot is electronics and so is the copilot add on. This is the CYA clause at its best. I understand the purpose of this clause....:rolleyes:

**TnT** · 03-16-2009, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by tommyboyrn

TNT,
Im interested in getting a powerdrive and utilizing the copilot wireless remote systems. Can you unplug the footpedal and leave it at home with those or is it not possible? Im not wanting a footpedal, just wireless remote.
Tom

I do not like/use the co-pilot because I cant fine tune the speed increments. I use a wired hand remote that is mounted next to my front seat to operate my trolling motor. It has an 18 foot long cord so I can use it anywhere in the boat if I need to, but it never leaves the front of the boat. I wouldn't have anything else...Works great!!

**rockmike** · 03-16-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by TnT

I do not like/use the co-pilot because I cant fine tune the speed increments. I use a wired hand remote that is mounted next to my front seat to operate my trolling motor. It has an 18 foot long cord so I can use it anywhere in the boat if I need to, but it never leaves the front of the boat. I wouldn't have anything else...Works great!!

Sure wish somebody could build one for a Terrova.

**blairarnold** · 03-16-2009, 07:18 PM

I always used a hand control until I got my Power Drive V2. It took me a while to get used to that electric steering as it will sure take you more than where you want to go very quickly. I never have wanted the copilot, but I've got a fairly small boat you dont want to walk around in. I do wish I had the autopilot, so I wouldn't have to keep adjusting the steering if I'm going from one side of the lake to the other.

**TnT** · 03-17-2009, 06:31 AM

The Auto Pilot is the way to go...Here is the hand control I was talking about:
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**rockmike** · 03-17-2009, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by TnT

The Auto Pilot is the way to go...Here is the hand control I was talking about:
Attachment 25911

Sure wish I had one for a Terrova.

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