Minn kota ipilot, is it worth it?

[Godrew1972]

Looking to upgrade trolling motor. Anyone have the ipilot with link. The spot lock seems like a great option but that unit is pretty pricey. Are there other things that are needed to be purchased with it? I have a 45edge now and it works, but it is time for an upgrade. I would also need to upgrade the batteries. Thanks for any input.

[Flygaff]

I recently purchased a 24 volt Motor Guide XI5 with Spot lock and all the bells and whistles. Very happy with the technology. spot lock is amazing.

[NJSquatch]

I pilot link requires a network compatible humminbird sonar unit Ethernet cables and a lakemaster card. Only to be able to follow a contour. $$$$ for something that can be accomplished by recording a track.

https://www.minnkotamotors.com/support/compatibility/link

I have been looking to upgrade too but the motors are sold out everywhere and are not shipping the heading sensor or the full function remote.

https://www.trollingmotors.net/blogs/product-news/minn-kota-to-combat-component-shortages-for-trolling-motors-equipped-with-i-pilot

Fishing buddies have ipilot units and spotlock is awesome in open water and for trolling. If u like to fish around docks and shallow structure they can be a handful and require alot of work using the remote. and detract from fishing.

[Godrew1972]

Thank you Squatch,
i did see that most units are backordered and no inventory. the additional pieces to make it work gets the package up in price. I did not think about the perimeter of the lake fishing issue. I do have hummingbird FF, but it is only the 5 model, I don't think that model is compatible.

[hammer4reel]

I pilot link requires a network compatible humminbird sonar unit Ethernet cables and a lakemaster card. Only to be able to follow a contour. $$$$ for something that can be accomplished by recording a track.

https://www.minnkotamotors.com/support/compatibility/link

I have been looking to upgrade too but the motors are sold out everywhere and are not shipping the heading sensor or the full function remote.

https://www.trollingmotors.net/blogs/product-news/minn-kota-to-combat-component-shortages-for-trolling-motors-equipped-with-i-pilot

Fishing buddies have ipilot units and spotlock is awesome in open water and for trolling. If u like to fish around docks and shallow structure they can be a handful and require alot of work using the remote. and detract from fishing.

You don’t have to just use the remote . My Ulterra also has normal foot pedal operation

[Godrew1972]

But I will need to upgrade my fish finder, so that will add to my cost. It’s getting pricy. Thanks for the thoughts/opinions. It seems awesome, but $$$$.

[Flygaff]

If interested, I have a Minn Kota Power Drive I Pilot unit with 60 inch shaft, 24 volt, and 70 # Thrust. It came on a boat I recently purchased. Everything seems to work fine. $600

[Godrew1972]

i sent you a PM