Minn Kota® changed fishing permanently with the introduction of the original GPS-based trolling system. Anywhere there is water, anglers can use i-Pilot® or i-Pilot® Link™ systems for easier boat control and positioning, so they can focus their attention on bait presentation and catching fish.
At this year’s ICAST, Minn Kota unveils innovative enhancements to i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems, including all-new remotes and the most accurate Spot-Lock ever, making them even more powerful and versatile.
i-Pilot System Features:
• Remote: Larger LCD screen and more intuitive controls
• Reinvented Spot-Lock: New hardware and software algorithms combine to create the most accurate electronic GPS anchor ever
• Jog: Move your current Spot-Lock position 5 feet to the left or right, forward or backward, with the simple push of a button
• Bluetooth® Wireless Communication
• Phone App: Trolling motor controls and software updates (iOS and Android)
iTrack Record/Playback
Advance AutoPilot
Cruise Control
CoPilot
All new i-Pilot Link systems will include:
• Remote: Compact design with larger full-color touchscreen LCD
• Reinvented Spot-Lock: New hardware and software algorithms combine to create the most accurate GPS anchor ever
• Jog: Move your current Spot-Lock postion 5 feet to the left or right, forward or backward, with the simple push of a button
• Phone App: Trolling motor controls and software updates (iOS and Android)
• Circle: Select a position, dial in an offset distance, and travel around your selected location in a circular direction at the speed of your choice
• Virtual Remote: Control speed, steering, Spot-Lock and Advanced AutoPilot directly from your Humminbird® (Ethernet models)
Follow the Contour and Contour Offset
BackTrack
Go To
iTrack Record/Playback
Advance AutoPilot
Cruise Control
CoPilot
The new i-Pilot Link remote includes:
• Compact, soft-grip design that fits better in the user’s hand
• Large, full-color, sunlight-viewable LCD screen
• Dual Interface Control
• Touchscreen user interface with intuitive, customizable menu
• Full function keypad control
• Integrated, rechargeable battery, with an anticipated battery charge of approximately one fishing day
• Waterproof
• The new i-Pilot remote includes:
• Rugged, soft grip design
• 33% larger, full sunlight-viewable LCD screen
• New soft keys for easier and expanded menu navigation
• Power supplied by 3 x AAA batteries, with an anticipated battery lifetime of approximately one fishing season
• Waterproof
Bluetooth wireless communication between a remote and the trolling motor controller is at the heart of all i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems. New Bluetooth-enabled i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems will extend Minn Kota trolling motor controls to a phone app, including:
• Most-used motor controls
• Steering
• Prop on/off
• Prop speed
• High-speed bypass
• Spot-Lock
• AutoPilot
• Compatible with Android and iOS devices
• Software updates
• Wireless product registration
New factory-installed i-Pilot systems will be available on new Minn Kota Ultrex, Ulterra, Terrova and PowerDrive bow-mount trolling motors, as well as Riptide Ulterra, Riptide Terrova and Riptide PowerDrive, for saltwater environments. Likewise, new i-Pilot Link systems will be available on UItrex, Ulterra and Terrova bow-mount trolling motors, as well as Riptide Ulterra and Riptide Terrova in a variety of shaft lengths and prop thrust levels. Products will be available in late fall, 2016.
About Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Outdoors and consists of the Minn Kota®, Humminbird® and Cannon® brands. Minn Kota is the world’s leading manufacturer of electric trolling motors, as well as offers a complete line of shallow water anchors, battery chargers and marine accessories. Humminbird is a leading global innovator and manufacturer of marine electronics products including fishfinders, multifunction displays, autopilots, ice flashers, and premium cartography products. Cannon is the leader in controlled-depth fishing and includes a full line of downrigger products and accessories.
By: Jim Edlund, Traditions Media, LLC
