New - MinnKota I-Pilot Remote

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07-14-2011, 09:19 AM
DoubleGobble00

New - MinnKota I-Pilot Remote

Minnkota announced some new features at ICAST check it out:

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DoubleG
07-14-2011, 07:27 PM
feelay

Remote durability has been an issue for me. Sounds like some good improvements.
07-14-2011, 08:37 PM
BigRiverMarine

I don't think I need the extra spots and tracks. The old remote is armor covered, and the new one isnt, or didnt look like it. Might ad a new remote if it ain't to much, and I like the feel. Haven't had any trouble with my old one though.
07-15-2011, 09:02 AM
HARLEYBOY

I'm Going to a spare for the boat also, will look at the new ones, maybe the old ones will go on sell soon ? may just get one of them, When do you think the new ones will come out ? 2012
07-15-2011, 03:34 PM
OkieDon

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Originally Posted by HARLEYBOY

I'm Going to a spare for the boat also, will look at the new ones, maybe the old ones will go on sell soon ? may just get one of them, When do you think the new ones will come out ? 2012

Heck, I'd just like to get a replacement remote for the one that went screwy over a year ago! MinnKota and the ASC have taken their sweet time in replacing it. I'd finally had enough last week and took my Terrova to another ASC. Besides, I needed a new shaft because I destructed the indestructible shaft! Glad it has a lifetime warranty, just hope I don't have to wait a year and half to get it replaced!
07-15-2011, 05:17 PM
Stymie

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Originally Posted by OkieDon

Heck, I'd just like to get a replacement remote for the one that went screwy over a year ago! MinnKota and the ASC have taken their sweet time in replacing it. I'd finally had enough last week and took my Terrova to another ASC. Besides, I needed a new shaft because I destructed the indestructible shaft! Glad it has a lifetime warranty, just hope I don't have to wait a year and half to get it replaced!

Do tell. How'd it get broke?
07-15-2011, 06:08 PM
Cane Pole

Mine self deployed running about 30mph. Didn't break, but scared the hockey out of me. I strap it down now. Shoulda read the warning.Doh

I have had 0 trouble with mine (PD). I got it in 2006 Xmas. A treat 'cause I am so sweet.
07-15-2011, 06:22 PM
Stymie

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

Mine self deployed running about 30mph. Didn't break, but scared the hockey out of me. I strap it down now. Shoulda read the warning.Doh

I have had 0 trouble with mine (PD). I got it in 2006 Xmas. A treat 'cause I am so sweet.

Man that is scary.....Mine self-deployed once coming up the ramp. Only scrapped a little metal off the skeg. Needless to say, I now adjust the collar each tiime I transport the boat.
07-15-2011, 06:55 PM
Cane Pole

I got the ram mount rig. Easy to remember. Shaft has a big teet sticking out all the time. Hard to miss.
07-15-2011, 07:16 PM
M R Dux

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Originally Posted by Cane Pole

I got the ram mount rig. Easy to remember. Shaft has a big teet sticking out all the time. Hard to miss.

One of the few times I failed to use my RAM mount on my PD, it decided to self-deploy. Luckily I saw it happening and got off plane before it could. I transferred the RAM to my Terrova and try to place it on the ball every time I get ready to move. I figure at $70 or so, the RAM TM mount is cheap insurance.
07-15-2011, 08:14 PM
gabowman

Ram tm mount? Picture?
07-15-2011, 09:24 PM
Cane Pole

This is the one I have.

Ram Mount RAM-108-DU Trolling Motor Stabilizer with Long Arm
07-16-2011, 05:05 AM
jsplinter

I bought the ram mount and dont even have a terrova yet....found it on BBC for $20, so I knew eventually when I get the new motor it would be nice to have