Minn Kota with Auto Pilot info wanted

[perryf]

Found an older minn Kota trolling motor with Auto Pilot for a decent price. Read the reviews on the newer ones on bass pro website and most people didnt praise them. They didn't like the motor or the mount. What are your opinions?

[EARL KITCHENS]

I have had four different ones over the past twelve years and I have been well pleased. My newest one is a 24 volt 80 pound thrust Terrova.

[M R Dux]

I've found that by far those who have negative opinions will express them much more often than if the opinion was positive.

I've had a couple of Power Drives and a Terrova 80. The auto-pilot is by far my favorite feature for trolling cranks or jigs.

[skeetbum]

I have a PDV2 Riptide 70lb autopilot and like it fine. For trolling there isn't anything more I need. This is my second PD, the first was a 40 and not big enough for stiff winds on a 16' metal boat. The fob around my neck is another feature I have warmed up to quickly. I've never used a Terrova so I can't comment on them. The deploy system might be difficult for someone with mobility issues but I have no problem with it. They work smoothly once treated with armor all. The US-2 transducer was an option I should have gone with.

[Cray]

I would think that most people who complain about auto pilot motors are bass fishermen who are used to cable motors. They are harder to control in close to cover and are different than cable motors. Most Walley fishermen up north and crappie fishermen who troll and have tried one wouldn't have anything else.

[Cane Pole]

I like MK Ipilot. Best thing since six. I have 3 MKs of which 2 are power drives.

[huntinslabs]

I would think that most people who complain about auto pilot motors are bass fishermen who are used to cable motors. They are harder to control in close to cover and are different than cable motors. Most Walley fishermen up north and crappie fishermen who troll and have tried one wouldn't have anything else.

I believe this is exactly where the complaints stem from. Not the best for moving around a stump field dippin stumps or possibly shootin docks. But unmatched for trolling.

[Dutch552]

I believe this is exactly where the complaints stem from. Not the best for moving around a stump field dippin stumps or possibly shootin docks. But unmatched for trolling.

Couldn't have said it better myself. If you go into it looking for the response time of a cable steer then you aren't going to be happy with a electronic controlled TM. I think a lot of people think the foot pedal will respond like a conventional cable steer model and can never get used to it. I have to admit that on my current Terrova I really dislike using the foot pedal and find myself using the iPilot remote more than 99% of the time. I had an older PowerDrive V1 with the regular autopilot on the Sea Nympth that I sold and it was awesome for trolling or longlining-the pedal was usable enough for what I needed it to do. I woulkdn't have thought the autopilot could get better until I rode with someone who had iPilot then I knew I must have it. I don't think you'd be disappointed if you knew what you were getting with an electric steer TM when you go into the purchase.

[beagle man]

I fish stumps,trees,laydowns and all with the terrova, and zero problems, the more I use it the more I like it,,, and as stated above, darn fine for trolling,,,

[Cane Pole]

I fish stumps,trees,laydowns and all with the terrova, and zero problems, the more I use it the more I like it,,, and as stated above, darn fine for trolling,,,

Me too! It just takes practice and patience to learn. Or, is it we are we are gettin' old and don't get in a hurry anymore except to make it to the toilet?