Thread: Trolling motor

Hi Manta and ReelCrappie,

I was reading your posts about the co-pilot. I have an AutoPilot PowerDrive 55 and I use the 18' corded pedal. Although I like that set-up, I've been really wanting to try the co-pilot. If either of you ever decide to sell yours (or let me rent it for a week or two:D ), please let me know. I'm in Elberton, GA near Athens.

P.S. Manta, your pm box is full.

Thanks,

William

Manta and ReelCrappie,

I have the power drive 55lb thrust with the copilot.I thought the same thing no variable speed if you use the remote. This is not true.
First leave the foot pedal pluged in to the trolling motor. set the speed that you want with the 0-10 on the foot pedal then use the wireless remote to turn the motor on and off with the momentary switch on the remote.
The speed set on the foot pedal is the lowest speed on the remote.
It really does work.It is really nice when you have the foot pedal in the boat when the battery goes dead in the remote and it wont turn.
Ya one other thing the pedal always over rides the remote. So if you have the foot pedal on contunious the wireless remote does not respond.
Try this and I think you will really be glad you bought it .


Nomad

Thanks for the information, I just installed the copilot but won't get to try it untill this weekend. The speed controll was my only concern.

Reelcrappie what length shaft did you get for your boat?

I got a 48' shaft and it's plenty long. How did you make out on the boat in Fla.?