Help ! I am torn between getting iPilot or coPilot

for my new trolling motor, I cant decide which way to go, I dont really care for the fact that the iPilot will not let you have the foot controller along with the remote, and of course the coPilot will let you. I do like the fact of the iPilot is kinda "point and shoot" tho. Im just wandering if I will be using the remote most of the time and if so that makes me think I might as well go ahead and get the iPilot. Just looking from input from some of you guys that have these and what the pro's and con's are. Thanks for all help


maachuu

The i-Pilot WILL allow use of the foot control on the Terrova, but not the the PowerDrive V2

I think even the copilot disables the foot control on the V2.

I moved up from an older PowerDrive (not the V2) to the Terrova so I could have all the functions of the pedal AND use the i-Pilot... glad I did.

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Originally Posted by PaddleFishing

The i-Pilot WILL allow use of the foot control on the Terrova, but not the the PowerDrive V2

I think even the copilot disables the foot control on the V2.

I moved up from an older PowerDrive (not the V2) to the Terrova so I could have all the functions of the pedal AND use the i-Pilot... glad I did.

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Thanks Paddle, mine is the powerdrive V2

thanks

m

I have the terrova which means that I still have the foot pedal operable.. The foot pedal is currently stored. Once you get acclimated to the I-Pilot remote, there's no need to have the foot pedal in your way.

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver1958

I have the terrova which means that I still have the foot pedal operable.. The foot pedal is currently stored. Once you get acclimated to the I-Pilot remote, there's no need to have the foot pedal in your way.

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Thanks Quick, just what I kinda thought. Where do you keep you remote, I mean on the fishing road on the lanyard or belt clip

thanks

M

Go with the IPilot for sure.

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Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Go with the IPilot for sure.

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thanks slimey, I appreciate the help guys. I knew some of you had "been there, done that "


thanks

maachuu

ok guys, one other thing, where is it that I saw was on sale for 337.00, It was someone posted it on here but I cant seem to find it


thanks

M

A co-pilot add on only gives you the option of controlling the motor with the small remote. As others have mentioned before, it also limits the number of speeds the motor will run. You sometimes may find that going from #3 setting to #4 might be too much of an increase. The I pilot is a whole new ball game. It gives you auto pilot steering using a GPS signal, track following and speed control using GPS. Also the spot lock option and probably a few more things. Frankly, there's no comparison between a Co-pilot and an I-pilot.

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Originally Posted by Shellback

A co-pilot add on only gives you the option of controlling the motor with the small remote. As others have mentioned before, it also limits the number of speeds the motor will run. You sometimes may find that going from #3 setting to #4 might be too much of an increase. The I pilot is a whole new ball game. It gives you auto pilot steering using a GPS signal, track following and speed control using GPS. Also the spot lock option and probably a few more things. Frankly, there's no comparison between a Co-pilot and an I-pilot.

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Thanks Shell, greatly appreciate the info


M

I bought the Terrova with Ipilot and don't use the foot control. probally should have got the PD V2 and saved money. you do want the ipilot.
Having the foot control will be nice if the remote quits but not a good reason to buy it.

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Originally Posted by ky crappie guy

I bought the Terrova with Ipilot and don't use the foot control. probally should have got the PD V2 and saved money. you do want the ipilot.
Having the foot control will be nice if the remote quits but not a good reason to buy it.

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thanks ky crappie, you guys have bout made my mind up :D was wandering also as you mention about ipilot messing up, could I not then just put my original head that came on the trolling motor and go back to using my foot control ?

thanks

M

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Originally Posted by maachuu

thanks ky crappie, you guys have bout made my mind up :D was wandering also as you mention about ipilot messing up, could I not then just put my original head that came on the trolling motor and go back to using my foot control ?

thanks

M

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Thats right reinstall! very simple!

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Originally Posted by ky crappie guy

Thats right reinstall! very simple!

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Thank you sir, that pretty much closed the deal on the iPilot, now if I can find where the website is that has the iPilot on sale for 337.00 I will go ahead and order me one


thanks again for all the help

Maachuu

Just installed mine on my V2. It took about an hour to install, no problems.
You want to go to
http://www.iboats.com/i-Pilot-GPS-Sy...-viewcart.long
This is where they are 351 with free shipping.
Looks like the price went up for free shipping, but the have them in stock.

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Originally Posted by crappiekiller2

Just installed mine on my V2. It took about an hour to install, no problems.
You want to go to
i-Pilot GPS System for PDV2 - Minn Kota 1866210 - iboats.com
This is where they are 351 with free shipping.
Looks like the price went up for free shipping, but the have them in stock.

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Thanks Crappiekiller2, I appreciate the link


M

That is a good price!!!:) been looking at em and was also wondering if you could put the old head back on it if trouble was to come up. Thanks for all the input from everyone. Sure does help when your are thinking on spending a few hundred on something new!!:) almost ordered the co-pilot but that would have been money down the drain!:(

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Originally Posted by maachuu

Thanks Quick, just what I kinda thought. Where do you keep you remote, I mean on the fishing road on the lanyard or belt clip

thanks

M

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I'm in the process of mounting 2 Handheld GPS holders on my boat (similar to the automotive cell phone holders of yesteryear). I will be putting one on the center console and one on a rod holder up front.. This will work out nicely for holding the I-Pilot remote. The one on the console will be used while guiding for hybrids. The one of front will be used while spider rigging.

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Originally Posted by Quicksilver1958

I'm in the process of mounting 2 Handheld GPS holders on my boat (similar to the automotive cell phone holders of yesteryear). I will be putting one on the center console and one on a rod holder up front.. This will work out nicely for holding the I-Pilot remote. The one on the console will be used while guiding for hybrids. The one of front will be used while spider rigging.

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Are you talking about a ram mount? I have been trying to find a cradle for my remote so that I can mount the same was as you are.

I ran the co-pilot on my old autopilot and thought it was a great addition I would not want to do without, but now that I have the I-Pilot I could not go back to the other.

I have read where on the PD's even the co-pilot makes the foot petal in-operative unless it is removed. I'm happy to say I just finished ripping out all the old wires, removed the front running light and replaced with a post designed running light so it can be seen over top of the stowed trolling motor, replaced/rewired the front DF. I did take the I-pilot control and checked out the preliminary stuff to make sure the controls work, but didnt pull the boat out of the shed to pick up any GPS coords. Hopefully everything checks out OK and I'll get a chance Monday to play with it on the water some. For now...I'm back in the house nursing a bad cold so I can get back outside to play.:o

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Originally Posted by slimeyslab

Are you talking about a ram mount? I have been trying to find a cradle for my remote so that I can mount the same was as you are.

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It may end up being a ram mount if I can't find a "cheaper" version of what I want. lol

I just went out and tried my remote in the ram mount for my Garmin GPS. It holds it really well. http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/p...adget001-1.jpg

I have the terrova auto pilot now. to go to i-pilot what do i have to purchase to upgrade and I still want to have control with foot pedal.

you just need the i-pilot with the terrovas you can still use the foot pedel

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Originally Posted by slimeyslab

I just went out and tried my remote in the ram mount for my Garmin GPS. It holds it really well. http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/p...adget001-1.jpg

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SS..Which Garmin cradle is that? I'm looking for a good way to mount the i-pilot remote.

It is for a 400I and it fits pretty tight. I am gonna take my remote with me to BPS later and see if they have one that fit's any better.

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Originally Posted by maachuu

Thanks Crappiekiller2, I appreciate the link


M

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Did you get it for 337.09 and free shipping?

I tried running my troller with just the co-pilot functions in the wind today and it was something you had to stay on top of if you wanted a maintained speed. But after engaging the cruise control you could practically forget about the troller after that. DEFINITELY go with the I-pilot.;)

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Originally Posted by crappiekiller2

Did you get it for 337.09 and free shipping?

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yes sir it was still available


thanks again

M

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Originally Posted by gabowman

I tried running my troller with just the co-pilot functions in the wind today and it was something you had to stay on top of if you wanted a maintained speed. But after engaging the cruise control you could practically forget about the troller after that. DEFINITELY go with the I-pilot.;)

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thanks gabowman, so by reading this post I am to assume the i-pilot has all the co-pilot features as well, am I reading this correctly ?



M

I have a co-pilot and have a i-pilot on the way. I wish it was out three years ago... I will sell my co-pilot once I get my i-pilot. :)