gps units linked to trolling motor

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02-20-2011, 03:46 PM
newbe2

gps units linked to trolling motor

I wonder with the current advancements in marine electronics how far we are from having the ability to have our gps capable trolling motors linked to gps way points on our fishfinders? I know it may sound lazy, just thought it would be kinda cool if ya had multiple brush piles or other structure in say one large cove. I know you can record a tract on the I-pilot and retrace that path but is that path saved for future refrence, or just while the motor is deployed that time? Thought now with the mapping cards, a guy could plot a run along a channel or other bottom contour from home and just download that to the boat electronics.
02-20-2011, 03:54 PM
feelay

It is coming.
02-20-2011, 04:01 PM
"G"

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Originally Posted by newbe2

I wonder with the current advancements in marine electronics how far we are from having the ability to have our gps capable trolling motors linked to gps way points on our fishfinders? I know it may sound lazy, just thought it would be kinda cool if ya had multiple brush piles or other structure in say one large cove. I know you can record a tract on the I-pilot and retrace that path but is that path saved for future refrence, or just while the motor is deployed that time? Thought now with the mapping cards, a guy could plot a run along a channel or other bottom contour from home and just download that to the boat electronics.

The way I understand it you can save three trolling tracks up to two miles long each to the memory on your Minn Kota Terrova trolling motor with IPilot. That is what I have been told anyway.
02-20-2011, 04:29 PM
rnvinc

I would not be surprised if this very thing is a future purpose of the etherner connector on the head units....

Rickie
02-22-2011, 11:08 PM
Mr Hotspot

Johnson will have alot of mind blowing releases in the next two years. all as always, some of the stuff you have will not work with the new stuff, so you will have to buy more new stuff! It is the way things are done.
02-22-2011, 11:10 PM
mduncan62

MotorGuide is going to blow your socks off boys. Within the next 4 years. Just wait, it's going to be worth it.
02-23-2011, 08:30 AM
rescue.tech

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

MotorGuide is going to blow your socks off boys. Within the next 4 years. Just wait, it's going to be worth it.

LOL!!!! Good thing I dont plan on holding my breath.

Clint
02-23-2011, 09:36 AM
Allan

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

MotorGuide is going to blow your socks off boys. Within the next 4 years. Just wait, it's going to be worth it.

If they do it will be the first time. They need to build a trolling motor that doesn't make a bunch of noise first. Bracket sucks.
02-23-2011, 09:56 AM
wilbur

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Originally Posted by Allan

If they do it will be the first time. They need to build a trolling motor that doesn't make a bunch of noise first. Bracket sucks.

x2
02-23-2011, 05:01 PM
mduncan62

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Originally Posted by Allan

If they do it will be the first time. They need to build a trolling motor that doesn't make a bunch of noise first. Bracket sucks.

They made something for that many years ago. wd40 or silicone spray. Problem solved.
02-23-2011, 05:10 PM
Allan

WD 40 or silicone spray does not take all the slop out of the bracket. Minn kota problem solved
02-23-2011, 07:35 PM
mduncan62

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Originally Posted by Allan

WD 40 or silicone spray does not take all the slop out of the bracket. Minn kota problem solved

Just wait till you see the Motorguide new releases, you'll take that Minn Kota comment back quick.
02-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Big Ridge Brewer

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

Just wait till you see the Motorguide new releases, you'll take that Minn Kota comment back quick.

Give us a preview.
02-23-2011, 08:33 PM
Allan

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

Just wait till you see the Motorguide new releases, you'll take that Minn Kota comment back quick.

Do you have some insider info your holding out on us? Lol I may need to buy some stock while I can.
02-23-2011, 08:52 PM
mduncan62

This is all I can show for now. Bill Dance sure loves this trolling motor, I think it's the blue lights. More to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRAe-Rw0LEk
02-23-2011, 09:11 PM
Big Ridge Brewer

Bill is a paid sponsor. ;)

And no offense mduncan but we could have found that on YouTube. I want to see what's coming down the road. That video is less than impressive.
02-23-2011, 09:25 PM
Allan

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

This is all I can show for now. Bill Dance sure loves this trolling motor, I think it's the blue lights. More to come.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRAe-Rw0LEk

That all you got? Really
02-23-2011, 09:46 PM
mduncan62

That's all I have, I really don't prefer motor guide, but thought it was funny that "Mr. Hotspot" said Minnkota will have something out in the next 2 years. You could pick almost any electronics product and say that.
02-24-2011, 07:43 AM
Shellback

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

That's all I have, I really don't prefer motor guide, but thought it was funny that "Mr. Hotspot" said Minnkota will have something out in the next 2 years. You could pick almost any electronics product and say that.

So your post was only to discredit Hotspots post?
02-24-2011, 07:54 AM
mduncan62

Negative Shellback. Just thought it was funny that they're going to do something in the next 2 years. Calm down shellback, no need to flair up.

With all the other things that the HDS units are doing, they should be working with one of the companies to integrate the Trolling motors. Would go good with LSS-1, sonic hub, and Radar.
02-24-2011, 08:33 AM
Shellback

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Originally Posted by mduncan62

Negative Shellback. Just thought it was funny that they're going to do something in the next 2 years. Calm down shellback, no need to flair up.

With all the other things that the HDS units are doing, they should be working with one of the companies to integrate the Trolling motors. Would go good with LSS-1, sonic hub, and Radar.

How about you get an email campaign to Lowrance started. Have everyone ask them why they aren't getting on the ball with it.
I think Hotspots post has a lot of credit. After all, Johnson Outdoors owns, Humminbird, MinnKota, and Cannon downriggers. They already have linked the H/B units to their downriggers, so they will raise and lower following the bottom contours. I can certainly see them linking up the H/B units with the trolling motors.
02-24-2011, 08:56 AM
mduncan62

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Originally Posted by Shellback

How about you get an email campaign to Lowrance started. Have everyone ask them why they aren't getting on the ball with it.
I think Hotspots post has a lot of credit. After all, Johnson Outdoors owns, Humminbird, MinnKota, and Cannon downriggers. They already have linked the H/B units to their downriggers, so they will raise and lower following the bottom contours. I can certainly see them linking up the H/B units with the trolling motors.

It would be nice if HB does that. I agree 100%. They need to step up their networking to compete with Lowrance though. Hopefully that'll happen also.