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: Larger LCD screen and more intuitive controls
- 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
- Bluetooth® Wireless Communication
- Phone App:Trolling motor controls and software updates (iOS and Android)
- iTrack Record/Playback
- Advance AutoPilot
- Cruise Control
- CoPilot
- Rugged, soft grip design
- 33% larger, full sunlight-viewable LCD screen
- New soft keys for easier and expanded menu navigation
- Power supplied by 3 x AAA batteries, with an anticipated battery lifetime of approximately one fishing season
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.