You would have to have an I Pilot link in a Minkota to follow contour lines.
I am looking to upgrade to a newer trolling motor and sonar that will work together. I want to be able to follow contour lines, spot lock (Anchor).
is it reasonable to think I can do it for under 2K?
You would have to have an I Pilot link in a Minkota to follow contour lines.
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For that money you could could get a power drive trolling motor and put a ProNav system on it i looked into that route but decided to be a standard I pilot Terrova. It will not link to the depth finder. You can record a track and then the trolling motor will take you back along the track you recorded
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I went Terrova and Helix units linked via ethernet hub. Granted I spent considerable more, however you can get it in stages.
Terrova, 24v, 80lb thrust, MDI built in, I-Pilot Link,
Helix 9 Gen4 MDI bow,
Helix 9 Gen4 MSI Console,
Ethernet Port,
Mega 360
Group 31 Duracell battery to power the boat, electronics, pumps, lights, motor, etc.
2 Group 31 Duracell batteries for the Trolling Motor.
Upgraded my main fuse panel to 60amps and feed all the electronics off it.
I have about $7.5K in the TM, Sonar, batteries, wiring, etc.
I used the boat this season without issues. I can control the TM via foot pedal, remote, or either Helix unit. I can follow a contour line, hard/soft bottom, weed edge, create my own path, or go to saved waypoints. I spend more time fishing and less time messing with the trolling motor.
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