Trolling motor that is controlled with a remote...???

what is a basic 12 volt trolling motor that i can look into purchasing that is controlled with just a remote? I think im on the right track when i say ipilot is what im looking for? Id love to be able to have a trolling motor mounted at the bow and be able to operate from my seat in the back of the boat. I have a tiller steer boat and my front deck doesnt have a lot of room to fish on and i think a trolling motor than can be controlled with a remote would fit me perfect, however ive never saw one in action before only saw pics on here.

suggestions for a 1652 jon boat?

Minn Kota Terrova with I-Pilot

What G said but I would recommend a 24 volt if you have room for two batteries.

Yep

I have the minn kota riptide and love it!

I have the Terrova 55 12 volt with Ipilot on my stick steer. I go to back of boat to longline and pull cranks. Works just fine. I do run 2 battery's but really not necessary unless pulling cranks all day.

I have room for two batteries no problem. The problem im having right now is my optima barely has enough clearance to fit under my deck therefore its not buckled or strapped down. Im trying to figure out how i want to strap that bad boy down because its not working the way i have it. It looks like im going to have to move it out from under the front deck and just have it out in the open

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Originally Posted by cray

I have the Terrova 55 12 volt with Ipilot on my stick steer. I go to back of boat to longline and pull cranks. Works just fine. I do run 2 battery's but really not necessary unless pulling cranks all day.

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you got any pictures of your boat? id love to see the set up and layout...also how much does a terrova 55 12 volt run a fella with the ipilot?

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Originally Posted by majflyboy

What G said but I would recommend a 24 volt if you have room for two batteries.

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Only if your wanting to water ski. The 55 will work fine on that size of boat. A 24 would be great but its really not needed

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Originally Posted by clfarms1

Only if your wanting to water ski. The 55 will work fine on that size of boat. A 24 would be great but its really not needed

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Unless you're planning to pull crankbaits. Then get the 24v.

I agree with ATM. i got a pdv2 12v and can get 3-4 hours out of it pullin. i do have 2 12v batteries in my front compartment, but rarely run the second battery. at my age 3-4 hours pulling is enough for this kid. if your gonna pull all day i would save my chippies and get a 24v terrova. you stated you wanted a "basic unit". i would put the terrova towards the upper end. with my pdv2 i can remote or use the foot control. i use my 597 ff for speed, water temp, depth, etc.

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Originally Posted by tigerinfielder3

I have room for two batteries no problem. The problem im having right now is my optima barely has enough clearance to fit under my deck therefore its not buckled or strapped down. Im trying to figure out how i want to strap that bad boy down because its not working the way i have it. It looks like im going to have to move it out from under the front deck and just have it out in the open

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I run a 1860 Horizon aluminum boat. When I went from a PowerDrive 55 Co-pilot to my Terrova 80 I-pilot, I decided the heck with looks and bring on the functionality. My boat was originally wired for a 12 volt system, then I wired it for 12 volt parallel, then 24 volt. I decided to shorten my battery cables and make them more accessible so I moved them up to right behind my casting deck and installed a small deck extension to partially cover them. I can't say it will win any beauty contests but it sure does make it easier to do maintenance. Funny thing is I don't remember anybody who has been in my boat since ever saying anything about the way it looks. If you have the room and the funds, you will never regret putting a Terrova 80 I-pilot on a boat the size of yours. You may not need all that motor very often but when you do you will glad you have it.

Good advice