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I have a Minn Kota Powerdrive v2 i purchased Last year it is the 12v 55# model. I currently just use the foot pedal in my hand which can be kind of a nuisance when you get a fish hooked longlining or the wind is rough, I have been seriously thinking about getting the ipilot to add to my trolling motor but was wondering if it is worth the $450.
Yes
The I-pilot is the best money you'll ever spend on fishing equipment if you like to troll. I used to do it like you described, holding the pedal in your lap while trying to fish is tough when conditions aren't ideal. The I-pilot remote is small and comes with a rope to clip it to your belt so your hands are free for fishing. I love, love, love mine!!
Chris
You can buy the copilot for less than a $100 and have both the foot pad and a remote. I like having the foot control when fish are schooling so my hands are free.
I've got one and love it. It's worth the money
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Man I will never go back. So much easier. One thing for brush pile fishing I prefer the mechanical foot pad like my old Motorguide. The digital footpad is hard to get use to. But the remote control for longline and tightline wont leave home without it.
Yes it is worth it and if you can afford it sell yours and upgrade to the new terrova
***** YES*****theysaid
Absolutely, love the spot lock feature when fishing brushpiles
I have a 16.5 lowe boat have a 55# terrova. works great if you are fishing whites or what ever to keep you in the area. Will not keep you over a brush pile unless it covers and acre wonders off 20ft even with light wind. Spot lock should be called in the vicinity lock.
Absolutely worth it and should be pretty easy to install. Imagine longlining where you just point the trolling motor in the direction you want to go and set a speed and the trolling motor does the rest while you attend to fishing, watching the fish finder, etc. Make occasional adjustments as needed from a remote control from anywhere in the boat. I really can't imagine longlining by myself without it.
Don't forget also while you have a drink and tomato sandwichQuote:
Originally Posted by MidHillbilly
Love spot lock
Just put the Terrova iPilot in my pontoon. It is the best money I've spent in a long time. Saw it first in action while fishing with Micorps. After that, I couldn't sleep until I got one.
You will love it. check with Brian a bbg marine super guy to deal with good prices too .c.c supporter also
Thanks for all of the feedback! I am on board now, Now i just have to convince my wife!
While you are at it get the ulterra with self reply/stow, it's a safety issue as you age. You don't have to lean over the edge of the boat to pull the motor up.
yes, it lets you fully enjoy your boat and fishing
The new terrovas have stow/deploy "assist" which really makes it easier, but does not do it for you.
Ultrex also has the assist and it really helps.Quote:
Originally Posted by scottymoe
I have the i-Pilot link on a Ultrex, you can't believe how much it will help you, more the me to fish, etc.
The ultrex is my next puchase. My terrova foot pedal is junk.
YES
I broke down and got the i pilot, hoping to get out there and try it this weekend!
You are going to love it! It does take just a little while to get used to it, especially if there is wind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrasport202
I have the iPilot link, and I'm not sure the link is worth the $$ - maybe if I had two humminbirds....but I run maps on an old lowrance, so the link isn't quite as helpful as it could be.
I use the auto-pilot all the time. It works great!! If I could only have one extra feature - this would be it, without a doubt. I do prefer the compass (legacy) mode, instead of the GPS mode. It's quicker to adjust and seems to hold a heading better.
Cruise control is great too, as long as the wind isn't too bad. One thing I've found is that the software really isn't nearly as smart as it could be. For example, if you set a speed of 0.8 mph, the motor speed adjusts to keep moving at .8 mph. Problem is it doesn't care which direction - if you're going backwards at .8mph, it think it's doing a great job. :dono So if gust of wind pushes you sideways or backwards at 0.8 or greater, then the trolling motor cuts off entirely, and there's no way to steer. In those cases I just switch cruise off momentarily and set speed manually. Be nice if it would give priority to your heading instead of blindly adjusting motor speed to obtain target over-ground-mph.
I even use the auto-pilot when I'm trolling with outboard for striper. I set the outboard to straight ahead, put the trolling motor in the water, set the speed to maybe 4, and turn auto-pilot on. It will hold a heading very well, which is especially great when fishing alone.
I always wondered if that would work I'll have tottery it next timeQuote:
Originally Posted by blugrasmaniac
You gonna LOVE IT!:ThumbsUp It aint perfect and you'll be able to find something to complain about it but still probably some of the best money you will spend on fishing gear.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hydrasport202
I-Pilot anchor lock beats the Devil Icon out of dropping and pulling anchors any day. Even if it blows away from a location you can still return if you saved the spot. It's better than adjusting anchors when the wind has moved you :twocents
I like both of my I-pilots.:ThumbsUp
I watched a YouTube video where the guy puts out a kicker motor. He used the ipilot link to steer the boat on an itrack. Looked cool.