My parts made it to mke my Terrova into a I pilot. Hope to install the control head and heading sensor after work tomorrow.
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My parts made it to mke my Terrova into a I pilot. Hope to install the control head and heading sensor after work tomorrow.
You will love it ! Or at least I do mine. I ordered one then sold it didn’t think I would like it ! Then thanks to a good member here I bought one at Cabelas at a bargain! And again didn’t think I would like it and let it set around for about 6 months ! finally put it on and kelp my foot pad and other head in the boat for the first couple trips then took the foot pad and head out of the boat .I absolutely love it . Very easy to change . The spot lock is a great tool as long as you aren’t under a bridge Lol
I like the spot lock, just have to factor in a few quirks. Disclaimer: Those quirks could very well be traced back to me!
I am hoping the spot lock will be good for shooting docks. More fishing less driving
excellent! luv me the brown santa truck!
So it was a pre 2016 terrova, non BT?
What part number did you use ?
Control head and heading Sensor installed and paired. Just need to get it on the water and calibrate it
It can be calibrated on the trailer in a large open parking lot ... (If the motor can be fully deployed) ...
Rickie
When I press spot lock on my remote, the first move is backwards several feet. Why? I’ve just started passing the area I plan to stop by a few feet before I press spot lock.
boat is moving forward usually when you press spot lock even if you cant tell it, motor is just taking you back to the exact spot you hit spot lock button.
I have a large open field at the house I can do that in. I had considered it.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Only Rickie knows all the tricks, techniques, and inside info. What a fount of knowledge! Thanks, Rickie, for sharing. Wish I knew that before I made a special trip to follow the instructions on the lake.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
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You will learn to accommodate spot locks uniqueness as you use it. I often fast forward the boat to get to a waypoint but slow down just before arriving and sometimes turn the prop off, pivot the TM in the opposite direction I am coasting to, start the prop and when completely stopped hit spot lock. The TM head will, of course, rotate back forward once it is settled. I find this technique very helpful allowing me to approach quickly, slow appropriately, and be on the waypoint (or brush) without undue turbulence from the TM prop, all without taking a lot of time to do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by ET Fish
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I look forward to getting to use it. Be just the thing for shooting docks
Drove around the field to calibrate the sesnors and then set the offset. Thanks Ricky for the suggestion. I was thinking of doing it that way thanks for confirming it would work. The dogs enjoyed a short ride. The neighbors are still trying to figure out what is going on. Ha
I'm sure Doug and I got the same looks dragging his 23ft Excel around in figure 8's in the old Walmart parking lot ... :yikesQuote:
Originally Posted by DockShootinJack
Rickie
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Originally Posted by dhaire
Rickie
Must be part of my heritage. When I was a toddler Dad had bought a small used outboard to put onto a rental boat. He clamped it to the bumoer of his truck and put it into a trashcan of water while he worked on it. I played in the bed of the truck. ( vintage playpen) the neighbors got to watching so he hops into the bed of the truck, and revs the little outboard like it is going somewhere. 45 years later I am driving around the field with the trolling motor stood up in the air making two circles. Too bad it wasnt the same neighborsQuote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Had my shake down run today. . Pure awesomeness. Wind was gusting to at least 20 mph and changing direction by the minute. If I spot locked it in the right place then I could worry about shooting the dock and not keeping the boat in position
Spot lock, best thing since slice bread. Mine still moves me around more than I like at times and other times it holds real steady. It likes wind over calm.
I would say it needs something to lean against ( wind or current) to really hold well. It had plenty of wind today
I won't say that my spot lock has paid for itself, but it will in time if I don't master pulling cranks. Spot lock is just the ticket for holding the boat steady as I deploy the lure knocker to retrieve snagged lures.
I just might have to book another trip with M R Dux to learn "cranking 102", having graduated from the 101 course.
I represent that remark!Quote:
Originally Posted by Slabprowler
There is definitely an art to starting up the spot lock function. Like you said it works best to creep up on the spot. I have an Ulterra with a Cable Saver from Cornfield Crappie Gear. It'll try to tie that cable saver in a knot if I don't do it right. I did figure out when it gets all twisted up to "unlock" then once the head turns back to the normal position, to hit spot lock again.Quote:
Originally Posted by dhaire
I can't seem to find my buddy SlabProwlers original post.Quote:
Originally Posted by FurFlyin
It doesn't like these all metal pole and roof floating marinas when it is in anchor lock. It went from calm and staedy to insane and trying to ram the dock. Glad I had the foot pedal attached. I smacked the anchor lock button and disconnected. Stuck my foot out to push off the dock when it came up. Wooden docks are golden. Guess maybe I got the roof between me and the satellite I was locked onto. It was an insanely widny day and I would not have shot docks without it.