How To Use I-Pilot on Your Old Town AutoPilot Kayak

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The innovative and award winning Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 and 136 kayaks are a dream to fish from. This is in large part due to the numerous features packed into the fully integrated I-Pilot motor. While many anglers are aware of the I-Pilot’s basic features there are many more advanced features available including iTracks and Spot-lock memory that allow angler’s to store tracks and waypoints on their handheld remotes and easily navigate back to these features.
In addition, with the addition of a ‪@MinnKotaMotors‬ Heading Sensor anglers can use Spot-lock jog. In this video Tyler Hicks takes us through the basic and advanced features of your AutoPilot’s I-Pilot features as as additional remote options for controlling your I-Pilot motor.
01:36 - iPilot Remote Overview
02:45 - Cruise Control
03:40 - AutoPilot (Heading)
05:25 - Recording & Following iTracks
11:00 - Spot-Lock
11:38 - Saving Spot-Locks
12:58 - Spot Lock Jog w/ Minn Kota Heading Sensor
15:33 - iPilot Mobile App
16:21 - iPilot Mini Remote
Apple users download the I-Pilot app here: apps.apple.com/us/app/minn-ko...
Android users download the I-Pilot app here: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Minn Kota I-Pilot mini remote: minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoor...
Minn Kota Heading Sensor: minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoor...
I-Pilot Remote Instructions: minnkotamotors.johnsonoutdoor...

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@ryanlillypad 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent resource for all Old Town AutoPilot owners! Thank you!

@Andrew-zp6yq 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Tyler digs through the manual so we don't have to

@tolgakaya2825 2 жыл бұрын

Great kayak + well selected brand ambassador + best video on this topic! Well done!

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tolga!

@danmcfetridge1781 2 жыл бұрын

iTracks for trolling is a gamechanger

@danmcfetridge1781 2 жыл бұрын

iTracks + Cruise Control = 😮

@ChiCityYaker 2 жыл бұрын

My boy Tyler! Great video

@Crappie_Hunter_Seeker Ай бұрын

Excellent job !

@OldTownCanoeKayak Ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed.

@chicagoangler 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler is the man.

@johnbruner9684 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Tyler, making me think about the 120 iPilot vs the 120 PDL.

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@stansmith7118 11 ай бұрын

Thanks man, just got my 120 auto pilot, but it was missing the info about how to use the remote. Your directions were a great help. Thanks man.

@davemorales8323 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciate this video

@wlacalle Жыл бұрын

Great video ! 👍

@arroyoriverrat 10 ай бұрын

Great instructional video

@stevehogan8829 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I've had my 120 for 2 years and just now found this. Just learned about the cruise control. Just learned about the recordeded tracks. Thanks.

@OldTownCanoeKayak Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@FlySavageFPV Жыл бұрын

Same !

@Swimbait_addiction 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I bought the 136 and didn't know about the cruise control and didn't know you had to be within a certain distance to follow the bread crumb trail. Also didn't know about the app or the mini remote. Thanks for all the info I'm subbed

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub Jeff! have fun exploring these new features.

@scotthalstead1563 11 ай бұрын

I wish I could afford one of these kayaks... They have always been a dream of mine...

@FISHHEADASSASSIN 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks for the info...Lots of other options on the trolling motor I didn't know about on my oldtown 120..What go pro mount and go pro are you using...Thanks

@bagaoisan858 2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@larryhobbs8769 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. Where did you get the orange side pieces for you remote?

@richardbrooks3229 Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a 136 and tried it out a couple days ago. I think I am going to like It. When I first tried spot lock however the motor started doing some funny things. Spinning the motor or around left and right right. Location wise it seems to be fine. Directionally not so good. Do I have to hit the directional button before I hit spot lock.

@blaircox1589 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see you put that back up on the SUV!

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Here's Tyler demonstrating how he loads and unloads his AutoPilot: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z-CnmrCgsdjSc6s.html

@morrisgade873 Жыл бұрын

There is a lot of kayak , videos on how to get back in your kayak, but how about all your gear and trolling rod holders, fish finder, rods. How difficult is it to get back in with all the stuff in the way .

@motodemon-qn9wx 8 ай бұрын

Nice video.....but where did you get those rod holders

@phearlesspharaoh3697 2 жыл бұрын

My question is can you plot a course on your phone and then click and go? I can do this on my Drone so I’m curious. Having to plot on the go and record is one more thing you have to do while you’re trying to fish 🐠

@AnimeNfish Жыл бұрын

will it follow tracks well without the heading sensor? like can record a track around a island and will it follow that track accurately?

@usstartarsauce Жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't know the king of kokanee went down to socal!

@williemunford5622 Жыл бұрын

Is there a way to choose which way the nose of your kayak points when using anchor feature?

@treavusgage7827 Жыл бұрын

Do u have to have the nmea 2000 for the minnkota heading sensor to work

@ferdiacar8230 2 жыл бұрын

Hiii thanks your good explain i whant to buy old town kayak but i live Turkey and not have old town store so never use old town kayak

@richardbrooks3229 Жыл бұрын

Does the puck help with accuracy ou spot lock

@NamasteHome_ 9 ай бұрын

How long is your crossbar? I'm thinking about getting a Malone 58" crossbar. I'm not sure if it's long enough for two yaks, with one being a autopilot 120

@Pura_pesca919 Жыл бұрын

When I spot lock to try and fish some docks the trolling motor will turn me the opposite way any advice on this ?

@XploreAz Жыл бұрын

I've seen guys launch these and then send them out a bit and hit spot lock so they aren't tying up space at the ramp. How far is the range of the remote? I'd be afraid the boat wouldn't respond and just keep going. Haha!

@philedge9610 2 жыл бұрын

You did unload that kayak pretty easy what brand of kayak carriers do you use? This was the first time I seen this kayak being demonstrated can't believe the option how long does the battery last

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Yakima Big Catch Saddles and Showboat 66 Assist Roller kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z-CnmrCgsdjSc6s.html Battery longevity will depend on whether or not you are using seal lead acid or lithium and how you use the motor on your kayak. I have a video on this here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8iTZbJn3N6niJc.html

@philedge9610 2 жыл бұрын

T hanks for the info

@ronniecrook6313 11 ай бұрын

What ki d of rod holders is that you are using

@markskibo5159 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Tyler, Old town wasn't very good about the instructions.

@Joslemian 5 ай бұрын

Does the spot lock keep you facing in the same direction, or does the kayak rotate? Thanks!

@OldTownCanoeKayak 5 ай бұрын

Great question! Spot lock will keep you in the same location, but does not keep you facing the same direction.

@Captain_Kdawg 2 жыл бұрын

Interested in the 120 auto pilot. Do you know if you can use this autopilot on the old town 120 to have it follow the contour line on your hummingbird fish finder?? Like say I’m fishing for bass. And want to target them at say 10 feet. Could you pick a 10 foot contour line on the fish finer and have the autopilot follow that contour heading !??

@OldTownCanoeKayak Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out! What you are describing is not currently available on the AutoPilot, which has iPilot technology. What you would need is a Minn Kota motor with iPilot Link technology.

@Adventures101. 2 жыл бұрын

You said that when you record your track and you go back into it later it just shows the date I thought you were able to put the name you can give it a name thanks

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

You are not able to re-name your saved iTracks, they default to IT01, IT02, etc. Save date and location/distance information is also displayed along with the name.

@kimhill4923 Жыл бұрын

What is the constant beeping?

@garymarch4711 Жыл бұрын

Why isn't there an ipilot Link? I have a 136 but am considering jumping to a Hobie with an Xi3 and Lowrance for that Trolling motor/ Chartplotter interactivity. Is there a way to get the ipilot link on the autopilot?

@OldTownCanoeKayak Жыл бұрын

The AutoPilot motor uses iPilot, not iPilot link, at this time there is no way to add iPilot Link to the AutoPilot. We apologize for the inconvenience.

@Adventures101. 2 жыл бұрын

Same question on the spot lock part can you name it

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

You are not able to rename your saved Spot-Locks in iPilot, they will default to SL01, SL02, etc.

@sameh239 Жыл бұрын

How can i spot lock in a specific direction? It holds me in the same position well, just not in the direction I want.

@OldTownCanoeKayak Жыл бұрын

Spot Lock keeps your kayak locked into a GPS coordinate, it will not position your kayak in a specific direction. It will always point into the wind/current. If you wish to change the direction your kayak is facing you can use an anchor or Micro Power Pole.

@sameh239 Жыл бұрын

Got it, thanks.

@DarkWolf-og4or Жыл бұрын

Wait how do you go forward

@facethao7983 2 жыл бұрын

How long does the main battery run for?

@spiltmilt 2 жыл бұрын

It depends on your usage. Check out this video I did on range kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8iTZbJn3N6niJc.html

@iandtexarkana4549 6 ай бұрын

Wonder where the reverse button is 🤔

@OldTownCanoeKayak 5 ай бұрын

Good question! You are able to control whether you are heading forwards or in reverse by using your feet - just as you would pedaling a bike!

@Gotme_bowed_up 2 жыл бұрын

My motor won’t turn on. It’s fully charged remote says motor not found. I’ve tried hitting the test button but I get nothing please help

@OldTownCanoeKayak 2 жыл бұрын

Check that your two kill switches are connected (one next to the seat and one on the motor itself), and that you are fully deploying the motor all the way down. If you are still not getting power please contact our customer service team Monday morning at 800-343-1555.