1st Trial Run With I-pilot

All I can say is until you try it you wont know what youre missing.;) I spent a little time today getting to know the controls and was totally facinated at the cruise control feature along with using the AP and advanced AP. You can literally forget about the trolling motor in open water once you get it set at the speed you want to troll.:) The trolling motor speeds up and slows down as necessary to maintain your speed in wind and current. No more manually pushing buttons to maintain a certain speed.:) I briefly tried the spotlock feature too and as far as I could tell I stayed still in the 5-6 mph wind. I'll play with this alot more the next time I spend some time at the lake, along with the track back feature. But from what I can tell as of now....man! I'm glad I went this route instead of buying the 55# AP and adding the co-pilot.;):)

Thanks, gabowman for the info. I think I am going to get me one of the 80lb thrust I-pilot.
Anyone know where the best and cheapest price to order one is. I need the trolling motor and all.

Thanks

I would suggest to google search the model you want. I bought my Terrova with AP when it first came out via the boat dealer. I wish I could offer you a better suggestion.

I have a i-Pilot inbound for my Terrova. I can't wait to try it. I hope it will keep me near my structure better then I do! :)

Recently, the best price I have run into is from a local independent shop :

Kevin Krumenauer...Absolute Powersports: (715) 723-7705

Kevin will be able to get you anything you need and has pricing that is very competitive. Great service, and there's nothing better than supporting the little guy!

Keep in mind the $100 rebate on new Terrovas (including the two i-Pilot equipped models) that runs from 2/15-4/15. I have the rebate form available on my website:

http://www.jasonhalfenoutdoors.com/mkrebate.pdf

Check this out. HUGE SALE on Minn Kota i-Pilot GPS Trolling Motor Control System

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Thanks, gabowman for the info. I think I am going to get me one of the 80lb thrust I-pilot.
Anyone know where the best and cheapest price to order one is. I need the trolling motor and all.

Thanks

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check your local gander mtn if you have one I got one for 899 its a 80#ap us2
54in shaft im just gonna add the i-pilot to it

I got mine installed this past weekend and hope to take it out Thursday for it's first trial. Really excited with all the positive comments I've read. All the features seem taylor made for the crappie fishermen.

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All the features seem taylor made for the crappie fishermen.

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From the couple of hours I spent playing with my troller yesterday I think it's "the bomb" for crappie, bass, bream, stripers, etc, etc. different kinds of fishing.:p Now I'm just hoping it's durable.:o

Jason, are you sure that the rebate covers the Terrovas with the ipilot preinstalled? At Cabelas they have a sign for the rebate but it states that those models are excluded.

My information is direct from the MinnKota senior brand manager. Here's his e-mail to me:

"There is not specifically a rebate on iPilot. However, we do have a
rebate on Terrova motors. ($100). If someone were to buy a Terrova /
i-Pilot combo motor, there would be a rebate. Make sense? "

If you're still concerned, call MinnKota! 800-227-6433

I got the Terrova 80 with Ipilot and I have used mine twice since I got it 2 weeks ago. It is longliner's dream come true. I have used anchor lock for tightling so far but I can't wait to start trolling this weekend. I like the foot control better than the V2 and it seems to have a faster response too. I believe I will enjoy fishing more now because I don't have to worry about speed and boat control anymore. It is certainly worth the money to me.

I also have had my terrova with I pilot for a couple of weeks now and I can honestly say im not a long liner more because Ive never tried it but i will say one thing.............. Spot lock I have used the heck out of so far and it has worked great every time. I actually used it the other day at the mouth of a few creeks while sauger fishing. There was current swirling around everywhere and it kept me right on point. The remote is awsome as well, very lightweight. I only went with the 55lb thrust motor because normally i don't troll or stay on the tm all day. From what I understand because the tm is digital the battery life will be a lot longer anyways. So far its awsome!!!

What about us guys that bought it in Jan.? Any luck we can get a rebate anyway?

Here's the rebate form:

http://www.jasonhalfenoutdoors.com/mkrebate.pdf

As you can see, purchases must be made between 2/15 and 4/15, and must be accompanied by an original, dated sales receipt.

I was about to pull the trigger on a new Terrova 55 & I-Pilot when I saw the rebate. Figured what the heck a few more days won't matter I'm at work until the 18th anyway. Wife wouldn't install it for if I'm not there. But come Feb 15th my order is in. The extra 100 will go toward a new rod holder.

I am going with the 80 Terrova with I-Pilot on the 15 Feb. to get the $100.00 rebate. The 60" shaft seems long to me. Anyone cut the shaft off one or is this not a problem. Seems to me that it would stickup to high if you had it setup to use in shallow water?

Thanks
Dwight

Bamaman, they make a 48" and a 54" shaft as well. I ended up getting the Terrova 80lb thrust with 48" shaft US2. Just got the I-pilot for it last weekend.

I first purchased the 54" shaft, but it was way to long for my boat. When the motor was stowed, the head stuck out way over the side of my boat. The 48" shaft worked perfect for mine.

Sure wish I coulda got $100.00 rebate.

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I am going with the 80 Terrova with I-Pilot on the 15 Feb. to get the $100.00 rebate. The 60" shaft seems long to me. Anyone cut the shaft off one or is this not a problem. Seems to me that it would stickup to high if you had it setup to use in shallow water?

Thanks
Dwight

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I cut down my 60'' it was very simple. just remove the head '5 screws' and cut with hack saw, easy to cut just be carefull to not cut wires and cut with it on it side so dust want go down shaft.

A question about cutting the shaft on the Terrova. Will cutting of the shaft interfere with the warranty. What do you all think.
LittleJohn

According to emails I received from MinnKota....as long as a "warranty service center" does the work then the warranty is still good. Warranty is voided if you do it yourself.


So....make sure the warranty service center documents the work done (and they will since there will probably be a small charge) and KEEP YOUR PAPERWORK.;):)