I just ordered one and may add the I-pilot or co-pilot later on if it works out.:juggle
I just ordered one and may add the I-pilot or co-pilot later on if it works out.:juggle
what size boat ?I had one on a 16ft boat did and had I-pilot did and outstanding job !!! I went ahead and upgraded to a 24volt system and now its uptown for sure !!!:ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by OpiemusRex
You will be pleased
I have a DuraCraft 1750 Bay center console with the mercury 50 4 stroke. I would have preferred a 24 volt system but I do not see enough room in the back to put the extra battery. I did have a 74 pound thrust Maxxum
on my 97 Straros 285 Pro Elite and it did a jamup job, I am very partial to Minn Kota due to the graphite shaft. I will have a 55 lb thrust Minn Kota Edge hand control for sale when this one arrives, used it about 6 times at the most. BTW I have the 31 group deep cycle ultima battery.
It will do the job for you !!!
In much wind you may have a problem trying to keep a constant speed as your boat probably catches a good bit of wind as it sits on top of the water instead of like a V-hull does. I made do just fine with a 55# V2 on a 16' Carolina Skiff though. Usually when the wind got up I quit fishing cause it made the boat start bouncing too much in all the ripples (waves). If it's a steady wind coming from a constant direction you can always put out drift socks and go with the wind though.
I have had 2 of them, still using one of them, been in the water almost every week since 05, I got the remote on my wrist and love it, wouldn't have anything else! I have wore out 2 of the coil wires going to the head, 1 board in the base, 1 motor, I repaired it each time my self. When the motor went out, it melted the wires going up the shaft. I just rebuilt the hold thing this past summer, like new right now. I use mine all day long most days.
I have one on our 24' pontoon, and it does a great job. You won't regret purchasing one of these!
I have mine on a 16' war eagle and like it. I also have the co-pilot so that I can run it from the back of the boat. The only negative is the time that it takes to turn. It moves my boat very well.
thanks for the input now I'm super excited, can't wait till I get it. I appreciate your comments.
I have one with I-Pilot. I wouldn't fish without it.
I just put this on my boat. Switched out an old Motor Guide. I really only have two complaints for Powerdrive V2. The first is how long it takes to change directions compared to a cable driven motor. Really noticeable when fishing docks and fighting wind. Second, it seems a lot harder to raise and lower motor than I expected. I'm going to add co-pilot and think that this will help me like motor more. I was disappointed that you can't add I-pilot to V2 & still use foot pedal.