Minn Kota Power Drive I Pilot Tips

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CatCon Crew Member, Chris from Hooks and Hammocks, explains the basic operations as well as how to use the I Pilot / Autopilot features. Chris also explains how to record and follow a track using the I Pilot Trolling motor. #catconcrew #minnkota #powerdrive
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@Second_Gutter_Crew 28 күн бұрын

Easily the best video I have found on this model. Well done mate cheers 🍻

@a.b.5925 4 ай бұрын

I bought one of these in Jan 2023. I did not get a chance to use it a great deal and like most people, the boat has been put up for a few months. We seem to have some really good weather off and on here so I have gone out after Crappie the last couple of days. In the short few months of not using this remote and motor, I got it screwed up pretty good. Had the I pilot in advance instead of legacy and could not figure out what I was doing wrong. I also have been having a problem with delayed speed commands. After watching this I am wondering if I did not have that screwed up as well. lol. I'm thinking that I may have the cruise control engaged. Wish I would have watched this video BEFORE I went out the last couple of days. Thank you very much for making this easy-to-understand video. I would give you ten thumbs up if I could.

@jimaugenti704 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for explaining it in simple terms and showing the remote display and what you were pressing for controls. This trolling motor newbie really appreciated this.

@ecoutside 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up and installed a powerdrive myself. I agree, this is the best and most informative video I’ve seen of what I pilot and autopilot can do. Showing how to use the remote was great too. It blows me away that minn kota doesn’t provide content like this on their channel. Thanks again, great video!

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@dancardinal167 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should contact Minnkota and offer your video as a "how to" and who knows, they may even pay you for it. Great video, just watched and saved it as my how to for when I go on my brother's boat tomorrow as he purchased the Minnkota Terrova with SpotLock and Minnkota has nothing but a quick chart for instructions. Thanks for the great informative video!

@hooznxt04 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and your time to put all of this together! Greatly appreciated!

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@davidbailey7817 Жыл бұрын

Just bought a powerdrive your video is very helpful for learning the basics. I appreciate you taking the time to help people get started. Thank you very much!

@countryguy1951 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to give to us some great information,🙋

@rickyho7700 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much for your video Chris. What an awesome job of explaining the remote and settings.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@stevegraver7186 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. cant wait till spring to try my unit.

@robertbender1079 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your video. Just mounted my powerdrive on my boat. Even though there is 7" of snow and single digit temperatures in the mornings. More than ready for spring.

@winfredclayton1425 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with what Max’s said in his comment. I will be looking forward to seeing more of your videos

@tamiturner6246 9 ай бұрын

Just bought a new boat with the ipilot and going out tomorrow to try it out. Thanks for the how to video. Now I have the basics and can't wait to get out on the water.

@kurtgeiger9564 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I recently got back into fishing, I purchased a really nice 16 foot fishing boat that was already equipped with the Terrova trolling motor. I have been away from fishing for a while so I had you could imagine the electronics has come light-years from where I left off, so I was feeling a bit helpless and lost your video. Absolutely gave me a ton of information to follow and will make operating the trolling motor. Much easier when I first get out. Thanks again!

@Clarencechapman Жыл бұрын

Just installed Ipilot on mine. Have not had it in the water to try yet. Could have used it a few days ago fought wind and current to stay on trolling trail. Thanks for putting this together.

@maxwhittaker9576 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you the information you shared was great! I appreciate how you took your time to explain all of the most important features.

@donbillington7023 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@mrearloutdoors Жыл бұрын

Very good explanation 👏 I just got my Minn kota I pilot 24v 80 pound salt water. You explained everything by far the best. I have trying to figure everything out for the very first time. You made it so easy to understand how it works. Thank you very much.

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Happy that we could help! Dont forget to check out our channel on KZfaq - Hooks and Hammocks - link in the description.

@davemcs2623 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, I was looking at the manual for this and was sort of confused. You made this very clear Thanks Again

@louisdamore1452 Жыл бұрын

Great demo. I used it to get me going , great job

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@steves219 2 жыл бұрын

Chris: This by far is the best video I've seen in months. Very informative and answered all my questions about my IPilot motor I have on a new to me boat. You got a new subscriber. Awesome job explaining the remote and settings.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve! Dont forget to go to our KZfaq channel Hooks and Hammocks for more of our videos! You can find our link in the description. Glad we could help!

@PetClipdog 8 ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO, Thank you!!!!!

@TheJJohnsonExperience Жыл бұрын

Very well made video. About to buy a terrova and this is going to be absolutely vital. Thank you so much for this amazing video!

@tsaipod 2 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC video! That same motor is coming this Friday to my house. Perfect demo. Thanks!

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@bobewing344 Жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful and nicely done, thanks!!!

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@krissane Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , very helpful and informative content , i just bought my first fishing Boat Princecraft and have already Minn Kota power drive I pilot , i am happy with my purchase and happy too to learn easly from you how it works , really appreciate your effort and thank you again

@johngass1441 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Just what I needed to know!

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@gerritadrma Жыл бұрын

It's perfect!!!! Thanks a lot.

@brixelus 2 жыл бұрын

Best video ever!

@Will-ih1xk 2 жыл бұрын

just got my powerdrive i pilot. Can't wait to get it wet. Thanks for the tips brother

@bennelson5076 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanations. I have not tried adjusting the legacy or advanced yet. Will be doing some bottom bouncing next week, to I will try these out. Thank you

@gerwin2943 6 ай бұрын

Great video for a newbie - very good explanation on the functions

@robertwaker8049 2 жыл бұрын

nice informed video best one yet

@gaz1829 Жыл бұрын

Great job!👏👏👏👏

@galexand07 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine have to install it and these tips are great. Adding a shuttle slide mount to mine as well.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@rodrigo-tomas 9 ай бұрын

Great video! Not even Minn Kota could make such a detailed video. Thank you.

@HooksandHammocks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@railroadguy438 2 жыл бұрын

Christmas was good. Just got the Minn Kota Powerdrive trolling motor with I-Pilot. Great job explaining the controller and what is can do. Thanks 👍🇺🇸🤠

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@schalkvanwyk3851 Жыл бұрын

Well explained. Thanks

@tommccallum2272 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BigSkipFishing 8 ай бұрын

GREAT video!!! the difference I learned between Legacy and Advanced modes is Legacy uses an internal compass and Advanced uses the GPS signal

@theglobalvagabond3074 11 ай бұрын

Very Nice!!! Thank you.

@ceasermemb2084 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@peterbudd7456 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanations.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joeortiz30 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid buddy

@DannyHoelscher 3 ай бұрын

I look forward to learning to using it Thank you.....

@markszablewski6619 2 ай бұрын

Nice video, thanks for the explanation of how to use this motor..😉

@ForHimOutdoors_ 3 ай бұрын

Thank for you simple explanation for a newbie like me 👍

@sep649 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks

@philiphouck1059 Жыл бұрын

Thanks great video

@terrymeloy8116 Жыл бұрын

Good information!!!

@bms2550 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT-VIDEO, THANKS… 🎣

@CatfishandCrappie 2 жыл бұрын

Cool beans! That record feature will come in handy!

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

I hope it helps!

@potatoesGDITB 2 жыл бұрын

Good informative video thanks mate

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adrianbrown486 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff thanks.

@tylerwellman4421 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have used mine for a whole season just using the spot lock feature cause I thought you had to have a hummingbird fish finder for the other features. I have the same garmin as you. Definitely going to try out the record and go to features this fishing season.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy using those features!

@subarumanrp233 2 жыл бұрын

Only 27 comments? Wow....Great Concise video! I Just put a Terrova powerdrive on my Gheenoe...and lets just say, I can now FISH! instead of CONSTANTLY fiddling with my trolling motor! Its worth EVERY PENNY! LOVE MY SPOT LOCK!

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@DeathFish96th 2 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnsales3539 4 ай бұрын

Hi Chris, I have a Minn kota Terrova And I always wanted to know how to Master the remote control, and how to record a track And your presentation was very good. Step-by-step it did help me I’m gonna use those features. Thank you!

@dalehayslip5008 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris now I no how to record a track. And also I need to put my trolling motor on legacy because my motor is always working.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps you!

@robc3869 2 жыл бұрын

I have a new Tracker Pro Guide 175WT Combo (yet to see any water). It came with minn Kota PD without I pilot. I just ordered the Ipilot kit and upgraded the electronics to the Garmin Ecomap UHD 9SV. Looks like my setup will be very similar to yours. Thanks for sharing as this will be a great help for me when I launch this coming spring.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@cleveedmondson7991 2 жыл бұрын

Mine got off of Legacy and got on Advance did not know how to get it off appreciate the video it helped

@catfishconference 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it did help you

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Glad we could help!

@mannyfishing1816 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@glowellindiana9470 2 жыл бұрын

If possible, please provide a follow-up review(s). I keeping bouncing on and off deciding whether or not to purchase the Power Drive iPilot, your video put me back on track. Great job!

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Have had for over a year now and still love it!

@carolbarranco838 2 жыл бұрын

That was very informative Chris.

@desert-timber-outdoors6577 2 жыл бұрын

Advanced auto pilot keeps your boat on an exact straight line to heading….. legacy allows the boat to drift slightly but will keep you pointed at your heading.

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

That is exactly correct!

@ralphwaltrts5994 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You went through each detail of the remote which was very helpful to me. I have one question and one item that might be added to your video and that is, can you use the mini coda trolling motor itself to chart your course and record it the same time with that while you are using it

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response, as far as "charting a course I would say no, you cant tell the trolling motor where to go but you can record and save the course for later. Hope that helps.

@bobbyh177 Жыл бұрын

what do the 2 buttons on the top do (of the motor)? i know one is the bluetooth connection great video btw! learned a lot

@patwoodburn3864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man your a lot of help .know what motor I am getting now.. just can't find them

@catfishconference 2 жыл бұрын

Which one are you looking for?

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stevegraver7186 2 жыл бұрын

Im heading to your Hooks and hammock

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@rlb3255 Ай бұрын

Great tutorial and channel. I also have a Power Drive I Pilot and love it except deploying and stowing the motor is a real pain in the ass. The deploy assist lever doesn't provide enough thrust to release it easily and then when retrieving the motor it's very hard to get it back into the mount ramps for stowage and travel. Minn Kota was almost no help referring me to a non Minn Kota You Tube channel. They also mentioned lubricating the shaft with furniture polish. Any thoughts and/or recommendations?

@jrgenrasmussen8840 2 жыл бұрын

This was so easy to understand and wery helpfull. Can i delite route again or is it done by overwriting

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

You can delete saved routes

@benjiistre6546 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Maybe I missed this, but the one thing I have a question about is exactly when you should or need to press "save" to keep the track. Seems like it should not be complicated, but I have seen and heard people say that save should be pressed right after you start recording, which seems odd to me. I tried recording a track only once my first time using the motor and then lost it by accident because I didn't hit save when I needed to apparently. Thanks for any info.

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

In my experience the track is saved automatically, have the track there everytime i go back to the area, BUT very easy to record over if not careful. I am sure there is a way to "lock or save" a track so this doesnt happen but I have not looked into enough to give any tips.

@Joekiuber Жыл бұрын

can you use the gas engine for power and use the trolling motor for steering while following a track ?

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

The trolling motor will steer the boat at idle speeds when using the gas motor (somewhat). Probably not well enough to keep you on a recorded track but worth a try!

@omieyouknowme Жыл бұрын

@@HooksandHammocks actually works well. I do it all time. At idle on main it will steer very well. I added larger skeg to help steer at faster speeds.

@matthiasdietz9944 Жыл бұрын

Would you still be able to use the powerdrive foot pedal if you chose too after you install the upgraded ipilot head ?

@jeffreypuckett9470 Ай бұрын

Do you have a heading sensor? If so does it make spotlock more accurate?

@daddymidwest4111 22 күн бұрын

Do you HAVE to drive out a track or is there a way to virtually create a track? (e.g., a map app, website, etc…?)

@joeturner1195 Жыл бұрын

Great job thanks use legacy on terrova you do a great job showing how to use the I pilot . If you were going to buy a new trolling motor would you buy a ultrex or ulterra and why I would like to have auto stow, deploy but heard that it gets messed up easily and has to be fixed alot do you know anything about this

@HooksandHammocks 6 ай бұрын

I have no experience with those. Hear a lot of mixed reviews about the auto stow and deploy, but it sure would be nice! If I were to buy buy a new trolling motor I would probably go with the Terova.

@tommy50jacktj Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Stupid question when you recorded your track do you have to use the garmin or can you use just your ipilot ? I'm not that tech advanced at all , thank you once again .I'm 66 I don't even use my cell phone very well lol😅

@HooksandHammocks 6 ай бұрын

The trolling motor records the track.

@chip63ss99 5 ай бұрын

Good info vid! That boat looks almost identical to mine! I have a VS1682. What model is your Ranger?

@HooksandHammocks 4 ай бұрын

VS1682WT

@chip63ss99 4 ай бұрын

Same boat different motor! I don't see them often. Mine has been great!

@ronniesolomon5235 2 жыл бұрын

What fish finder are you using and can you control the trolling motor from the fish finder?

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Garmin and it does not communicate with trolling motor

@iandtexarkana4549 6 ай бұрын

Wonder why the remote doesn’t have reverse?

@raydongreen 2 жыл бұрын

What shaft length is yours? I am about to purchase one and I have a bass boat, But as much as these are, I will want to keep it if I ever sell the boat. :)

@HooksandHammocks 2 жыл бұрын

54" Thanks for watching!

@000distructzero Жыл бұрын

If the trolling motor were not deployed could you record track at a faster speed?

@HooksandHammocks 6 ай бұрын

Yes

@emaxxx13 9 ай бұрын

Anyone else have issues with holding spot under a bridge? Current to high or is GPS blocked?

@roylevine4142 Жыл бұрын

How long will the battery last by having anchor on

@HooksandHammocks 6 ай бұрын

I have a 24 volt system, fished from 8a.m. til 5p.m. yesterday in light current with little wind. We spot locked in 5 different spots the whole time and the battery indicator had 3 lights out of 4 at the end of the day!

@MartinRodriguez-gx9cs 2 жыл бұрын

How long will the spot lock run for on 12v?

@HooksandHammocks Жыл бұрын

I have a 24V system so hard to answer your question, also too many variables (wind, current, size of boat, etc) all will vary the battery life. I can make 3 trips usually before NEEDING to recharge but I always plug boat in after every trip so I am always fully charged.