Can I record tracks with the trolling motor stowed or does the trolling motor have to be deployed (upright)?
TIA
-kopper
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Can I record tracks with the trolling motor stowed or does the trolling motor have to be deployed (upright)?
TIA
-kopper
I'm assuming a gen1/2 ipilot and not link. If it is terrova model you have to deploy to get the power to come on, you can slide the depth collar down so it is not in the water I'd also make sure uit is pointing straight forward. This is how I do it with my Power drive model, while not needed to get power it does provide best gps reception.
Thanks Jim. I didn't think of the depth collar method - doh. I have not decided on the PD2 70 with reg ipilot or stepping up to the 80 Terrova with link. Have to decide whether its worth the extra $600 and then convince my wife it is if I do - lol. I do have a 798HD or so that makes it a tougher decision.
Your on the right track.........deploy with it up via the collar..........I leave mine touching the water so the transducer for my 798 is in the water..........With the link however you record it with the 798 and change it to an I track and it will run it from the unit.....Quote:
Originally Posted by kopper36
I think one of the most important features of the Link model is it's ability to follow contours of a Lake Master chip. Unfortunately Lake Master doeasn't cover any of the lakes I fish, so it isn't a good investment for me. Before investing in the Link, better make sure your lakes are covered by mapping, and how much more that's going to cost you. :bangheadQuote:
Originally Posted by kopper36
Shellback, that is the main reason I would go with the link over the reg ipilot. The LM chip does cover most lakes I fish. The only bummer is I just bought my v3 chip a few months ago and will have to get v4 to work with the link. I suppose I may be able to sell the v3 chip and recoop a little.
Thanks all!
With link you can go to chart screen create a bunch of way points on a particular contour and have it follow it. So while not as easy or automatic as follow the contour you can still achieve the same thing.
Its biggest feature is the ability to store more than 16 tracks and spot locks with the use of just the remote by storing them on the sounder.........Quote:
Originally Posted by Shellback
Any track that you have recorded on the sounder can be converted to a track that can be downloaded and followed with the trolling motor.
The Lakemaster chips are nice and do allow the "Follow the contour" feature but not having a Lakemaster chip does not affect any of the other features available with I-Pilot Link....
I always had a hard time remembering what Track "a" vs "b" etc.......without a cheat sheet LOL It sure is alot easier to see it on the graph and follow it.......
Read up on the link...........and make an informed decision before you make a decision........with the 798HD already it would be a no brainer for me to spend the extra money now instead of $800 later to upgrade it.........
Thanks for the info. That's sorta my thinking too plus the additional 10lb of thrust will be nice too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulls Bay
That sounds like a choice between PowerDrive and Terrova? Definitely the Terrova........better stronger head.......easier deployment........I just switched.....and cursed my self for all the years of dealing with the PD LOL.....Quote:
Originally Posted by kopper36
Yep and you just cost me $600 - lol. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bulls Bay
Not sure what you did not like about PD? MIne seems easy to operate/stow/deploy and it has the added advantage of staying powered on when running from spot to spot, the gps is spooled up and locked on ready when I get there. Terrova you have to wait for gps to get locked on again after deploying.
By the way I completely agree onscreen viewing of spotlocks and tracks and extra storage are the main advantages of link.
Mine was an older version........I had to keep a hammer handy to beat it out of the storage cradle.........I think they have made some improvements but nothing can compare to the ease of the drop-away cradle on the Terrova!Quote:
Originally Posted by CarolinaJim
Glad I could help a fellow angler with a "habit" :RoflQuote:
Originally Posted by kopper36
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Originally Posted by CarolinaJim
Are the waypoints you mark put in a route? If so, that is what I am doing with my own circuit. Cheap too.
They can be.............Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Canepole, you have to put them in a route then it will follow them, but this can be done by using the cursor and hitting go to in the sequence you want to follow them.. This is why I'm so interested in what you built.
BullsBay,. I'm surprised it put off with your abuse for couple of years. :RoflQuote:
.I had to keep a hammer handy to beat it out of the storage cradle
My boat is still in the shop. I might get it back next week. Who knows. Weather sux here anyway. I am ready for the trial run though.
Yes I would like to see what you have too..............Quote:
Originally Posted by Cane Pole
Well, my circuit uses the hds function of track foward or track reverse. This is an autopilot function. It should work like the Ipilot except I can map out what I want and where to go without having to go to the water and record.
I have beem hinting about this function for several years (sd card pre-programmable to fit the Ipilot) but it fell on deaf ears, so I made my own. If someone comes up with one, then you know where it came from. ha
Tom, What map program are you using? I think on my Garmin Mapsource program you can draw routes or make tracks. Or are you just using a series of waypoints you mark on your HDS.
Yes on the waypoints. Hds calls them route points when making a route, but thery are still waypoints.