Minn Kota changed fishing permanently with the introduction of the original i-Pilot GPS-based trolling system. Anywhere there is water, anglers can use i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link systems for easier boat control and positioning, so they can focus their attention on bait presentation and catching fish.
At this year’s ICAST, Minn Kota unveils innovative enhancements to i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems, including all-new remotes and the most accurate Spot-Lock ever, making them even more powerful and versatile.
- Remote: Compact design with larger full-color touchscreen LCD
- Reinvented Spot-Lock:New hardware and software algorithms combine to create the most accurate electronic GPS anchor ever
- Jog:Move your current Spot-Lock position 5 feet to the left or right, forward or backward, with the simple push of a button
- Phone App:Trolling motor controls and software updates (iOS and Android)
- Circle:Select a position, dial in an offset distance, and travel around your selected location in a circular direction at the speed of your choice
- Virtual Remote:Control speed, steering, Spot-Lock and Advanced AutoPilot directly from your Humminbird® (Ethernet models)
- Follow the Contour and Contour Offset
- BackTrack
- Go To
- iTrack Record/Playback
- Advance AutoPilot
- Cruise Control
- CoPilot
- Compact, soft-grip design that fits better in the user’s hand
- Dual Interface Control
- Touchscreen user interface with intuitive, customizable menu
- Full function keypad control
- Integrated, rechargeable battery, with an anticipated battery charge of approximately one fishing day
Bluetooth wireless communication between a remote and the trolling motor controller is at the heart of all i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems. New Bluetooth-enabled i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems will extend Minn Kota trolling motor controls to a phone app, including:
- Most-used motor controls:
- Prop on/off
- Prop speed
- High-speed bypass
- Spot-Lock
- AutoPilot
- Compatible with Android and iOS devices
- Software updates
- Wireless product registration
New factory-installed i-Pilot systems will be available on new Minn Kota Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova and PowerDrive bow-mount trolling motors, as well as Riptide Ulterra, Riptide Terrova and Riptide PowerDrive, for saltwater environments. Likewise, new i-Pilot Link systems will be available on UItrex, Ulterra and Terrova bow-mount trolling motors, as well as Riptide Ulterra and Riptide Terrova in a variety of shaft lengths and prop thrust levels.