New I-pilot

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01-29-2010, 03:51 PM
luvin.fishin

New I-pilot

I just love mine so far. It does what it's advertised to do. I think this is gonna' be almost as big as the side scanning innovations insomuch as how it'll impact the way we crappie fish. It'll be a big help spider riggin', sittin' on a brush top, long lining, slow trolling and just about anything in between. All of it's gonna' be impacted by this I-pilot. The remote is a little large to attach to your jig pole, but I guess you could iffn' you just had to. And no, I don't work for MK! :eek: :D :D
01-29-2010, 04:06 PM
RCC

Sounds like it's the real deal. I still haven't got mine in the water yet but the install went good. Glad you got to try yours out.
01-29-2010, 04:11 PM
rockmike

I really like mine, especially the cruise control. I hang my remote from the ring on my inflatable---works good. I've stowed my foot control.
01-29-2010, 08:08 PM
camo john

when i told my wife about your trolling motor she won't to know why i did not buy that one that away she could be the back seat driver.john
01-30-2010, 07:02 AM
luvin.fishin

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Originally Posted by camo john

when i told my wife about your trolling motor she won't to know why i did not buy that one that away she could be the back seat driver.john

Whew! You just missed that bullet, HUH?? :eek: :D :eek:

You get that Maxxum mounted yet?
01-30-2010, 09:19 AM
Southern Chuter

What is the difference in an I Pilot and the auto pilot?
01-30-2010, 09:34 AM
luvin.fishin

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Originally Posted by Southern Chuter

What is the difference in an I Pilot and the auto pilot?

It's huge, James. The I-Pilot has a GPS in the head that does a lot for you. Cruise control, lock to one 5' radius spot, track/route repeat when programmed to do it and more. This thing has regular auto pilot and what MK calls "advanced auto pilot" that compensates for wind and current. There's just too much to mention here. Try MK's web site and look at what they're saying about it. It does it. :)
01-30-2010, 04:59 PM
camo john

no i waiting for warmer weather what web site did you buy the ram mounts. john
01-30-2010, 07:26 PM
talltimber

They gave a seminar yesterday at Grizzly. Lots of good info, sounds like a great addition. I can usually talk myself out of wanting some of the newer gadgets, but I have to admit this thing would be sweet. Vertically jiggin brushpiles or tops, just set it and forget it (at least that's how they made it sound)
01-30-2010, 07:56 PM
L.A. stumpjumper

Yeah I'm going to have to get one of those, sure seems like it'll make a big difference.
01-30-2010, 08:41 PM
rtark

Will it lock in on a school of crappie and stay with them like a beagle on a rabbit?
01-31-2010, 07:56 AM
Darryl Morris

I haven't ordered mine yet and hope to do so today. Once in and installed I will have a co-pilot for sale.
01-31-2010, 08:08 AM
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.
01-31-2010, 08:28 AM
Darryl Morris

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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.
01-31-2010, 08:38 AM
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..........
01-31-2010, 09:58 AM
luvin.fishin

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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!
01-31-2010, 10:03 AM
luvin.fishin

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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.
01-31-2010, 10:18 AM
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.
01-31-2010, 04:21 PM
Darryl Morris

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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.
02-01-2010, 12:22 AM
gasper_goul

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Originally Posted by luvin.fishin

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

i ordered mine from ebuyers world also...the site showed to be sold out but when i called the number, the guy there...(think his name was adam)...was real helpful and is having it drop shipped direct from the supplier along with the terrova i ordered...free shipping... i expect it any day now...i'm excited like a kid at christmas....lol
02-01-2010, 06:14 AM
luvin.fishin

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Originally Posted by gasper_goul

i ordered mine from ebuyers world also...the site showed to be sold out but when i called the number, the guy there...(think his name was adam)...was real helpful and is having it drop shipped direct from the supplier along with the terrova i ordered...free shipping... i expect it any day now...i'm excited like a kid at christmas....lol

You'll be very glad you went on and got the Terrova. That groove down the shaft along with other things is really handy. I used it for the Hi Def transducer cable.