Johnson Outdoors MinnKota i-Pilot Accessory for Riptide ST Trolling Motors

by Johnson Outdoors

Product Features

• The i-Pilot accessory is simple to install
• Records up to three tracks
• Spot-Lock will hold you within 5 ft of your chosen spot
• i-Pilots cruise control function gives you unparalleled bait presentation, by maintaining your actual on-the-water speed
• Works as AutoPilot and CoPilot

Product Description

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The revolutionary i-Pilot wireless trolling system uses GPS technology to control and steer your boat for you so that you can focus on fishing. With multiple intelligent functions, i-Pilot allows you to: record and lock-in on up to three fishing locations with Spot-Lock; record, store, and retrace productive trolling paths with Record a Track; use Advanced AutoPilot to take full command of speed and steering with GPS precision; control the boat by remote with CoPilot; and make 1/10 mile-per-hour speed adjustments with Cruise Control for unparalleled bait presentation. Easy to install, the i-Pilot replaces the top of your motor head. Once you activate the remote you're ready to fish. The entirely wireless i-Pilot system can be controlled with the remote control from anywhere on deck, freeing you up to fish from any location on the boat deck while i-Pilot uses GPS accuracy to steer the boat for you. The i-Pilot's remote features an integrated, backlit LCD screen that is easy to read and delivers instant feedback on active functions, speed, prop on/off status, battery power, and GPS signal strength. The remote is entirely encased in a watertight, fully gasketed casing that floats and comes with a convenient lanyard. Additional remotes can be purchased separately to add flexibility to your i-Pilot system.

Spot-Lock:

Spot-Lock works like an electronic anchor. Choose up to three separate spots for i-Pilot to remember, and at the push of a button, it will correct for wind or current to hold you in place. Spot-Lock Recall allows you to return to the spot later, from up to a quarter mile away.

Record A Track:

To record your track using the i-Pilot simply push the Record button and fish along your desired course. i-Pilot will store that track to memory (up to three separate tracks) and retrace it automatically with its playback features.

CoPilot:

Control speed, steering, prop on/off, and high-speed bypass from your i-Pilot wireless remote, leaving you free to fish from anywhere on the boat deck.

Cruise Control:

i-Pilot's cruise control function gives you unparalleled bait presentation by maintaining your actual on-the-water GPS speed and allowing you to adjust your speed in 1/10-mile-per-hour increments.

Advanced AutoPilot:

Simply point your trolling motor in the direction you want to head and activate Advanced AutoPilot. i-Pilot will keep you on your heading and deliver you there with GPS accuracy, while compensating for wind, waves, current, or drift.

What's in the Box?
i-Pilot, i-Pilot remote, one CR2450 coin-cell battery for remote

Manufacturer Warranty
Two years

Product Description

It's simple: the less time you spend steering and positioning your boat, the more fish you can catch. Enter iPilot, which controls and steers your boat for you using GPS technology. Lock onto a fishing spot at the push of a button - and stay there. Record a successful path and retrace it later. Set cruise control for perfect bait presentation. All wireless, all with GPS accuracy, all with the sole purpose of making you a better angler.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 10 x 4 inches ; 1.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002XQ87P4
• Item model number: 1866205
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #269,171 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Might be the best money I have spent on the boat, January 2, 2012

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This review is from: Johnson Outdoors MinnKota i-Pilot Accessory for Riptide ST Trolling Motors (Sports)

I bought this primarily for the spot lock functionality, and it has been fantastic. I've caught a lot of fish that I would never have been able to hold over before getting this, especially on the windy days. It sure beats pulling anchor in 40 foot of water on cold winter days.

This will come in handy for fishing, holding the boat while I eat lunch, and even just relaxing on the boat in the summertime.