I run a Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 with Ipilot and use the remote, not the foot control. Can’t do without the remote as it’s a must when moving back & forth in the boat. The one thing I don’t use on the remote is Constant speed when I am going into the waves or wind. I prefer to control the boat speed myself which works for me. And as fickle as the location of fish, I also haven’t been recording my tracks and reusing them as been finding myself doing more circles and figure 8s hitting the fish scattered vs schooled up this year. Recording your tracks on the remote is super nice tho when long lining jigs and trolling crankbaits. Same for speed control. Learn the remote and it’s features as it works like a charm. Spot lock will wander on you a bit but is usable on a Powerdrive V2. I have the trolling motor installed on a Minn Kota Qick Release 6 inch extendable bracket. MK-51 for easier launching and loading of boat on the trailer. Bracket is a little dicey in price but works great. Boat is a 1648 G3 jon. I have owned 25 plus boats with big motors in my lifetime and prefer the jon with a 25 Yamaha rigged by me for my style of fishing and love a skinny water boat I can tear up if need be. I can launch a jon from about anywhere also.