The updated MinnKota i-Pilot has arrived!

I just received my updated MinnKota i-Pilot in today's mail. I'm excited about the opportunity to test drive this new and improved GPS-enabled trolling motor accessory before the snow starts to fly up here in the northwoods. I'll be assembling a full series of articles and videos associated with the updated i-Pilot in the coming days and weeks, and will post links to those articles here for all of the crappie.com fans to enjoy. To get us started, here's a look at the face of the new remote. Questions?......Fire away!

Jason, I enjoy reading your articles, and thanks for keeping us updated. Could you post a picture of the old and new controls.... side by side ?

thanks.

HHD

Sorry for the slow reply...I took the updated i-Pilot fishing today to get some field photos. Turns out that the i-Pilot is a great tool for helping a guy catch 12" crappies and gills pushing 10".

Here's a look at the two remotes, as well as some of the updated i-Pilot's first catch.

Looks more user friendly....may ask santa claus for one of themThumbs Up

How much more will the new version cost than the older version? As mentioned...thanks for all your input too.Thumbs Up

Here's a look at the two remotes, as well as some of the updated i-Pilot's first catch.[/QUOTE]

How do you get the I-Pilot to hold the rod? LOL

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Originally Posted by gabowman

How much more will the new version cost than the older version? As mentioned...thanks for all your input too.Thumbs Up

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A completely new system (control head + remote) has an MSRP of $449.99

An updated remote has MSRP of $159.99

how soon can we purchase the new one, as i have waited for the new one to come out before purchasing and what will be the cost

I hope the new remote is more user-friendly than the older one..Had to replace the pins inside mine and now its real hard to push the left button.....mostly use foot pedal now.

I also would hope the buttons are easier to push, i live in a cold climate and it is even harder to push when its cold. Thats my only complaint:rolleyes: