[SeaWave]

My hand controlled 46lb minn Kota unit is about out the door and I would like to upgrade to a iPilot 55lb 12v. Only reason why I would go this route is for spot lock only. Other then that I would just get a hand operated unit.

Due to almost having to take a mortgage out to get one, does anyone have any intel to share on if anywhere is running any sales or see any lightly used ones floating around online?

Thanks!

 

[AZ_squid]

Short shaft was on a national backorder as of 2 weeks ago. Good luck

 

[SeaWave]

Yikes. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[lemaymiami]

Just bought a 24v Terrova without the slightest price break (and I’m in my 24th year as full time guide...).

The best I found anywhere was actually on E-Bay -and out of state... Very pleased with every part of the transaction (the same goes for the PowerMania onboard charger and the Battery Tender power plug-in (also the Mk quick change mount). Everything right to my door and mostly quicker shipping than advertised... from four different vendors. Very pleased ... didn’t have the slightest problem.

 

[Jpscott1]

Every once in a while you can get the "coupon codes" for Overstock.com to work on Minn Kota trolling motors. I know it sounds crazy- but Overstock.com carries trolling motors and more specifically the iPilot. i bought a 12v/55lb MinnKota iPilot from Overstock about 1 year ago and was able to apply a 15% code. A lot of the Overstock discounts do not apply to Minn Kota items- but if you keep trying like I did-- maybe you will find one that works.

 

[GullsGoneWild]

is a 12v with spot lock even worth it? I mean how long can you actually stay on the same spot without running the battery dead?

 

[AZ_squid]

is a 12v with spot lock even worth it? I mean how long can you actually stay on the same spot without running the battery dead?

I was wondering the same question

 

[EsteroS]

I have 12 volt 55lb I pilot on my Cayenne. It does just fine, I love the spot lock. I use intermittently all morning and dont drain too far...get it, you'll love it. I waited for a west marine sale and got 20% off

 

[SeaWave]

Thanks for the intel all!!

I am just a weekend warrior that enjoys some of the fancy things. I might not use it much but it’s a nice feature to have and can think of a few instances where I could use it. I also don’t deal a lot with current so that’s not too much of an issue. Thanks!

 

[DuckNut]

Try Hodges Marine.

 

[trekker]

I never use the spot lok. I hate the way it moves the boat suddenly.

 

[mtoddsolomon]

is a 12v with spot lock even worth it? I mean how long can you actually stay on the same spot without running the battery dead?

I have the 12v ipilot and the spot lock works great. I've never even come close to draining the battery on it, but we don't typically get to fish more than 4 hrs at a time due to the tides.

 

[Fishman01]

They have on on Amazon. $1500.

https://www.amazon.com/Minn-Kota-Ri...sprefix=minn+kota+i,aps,134&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

 

[jay.bush1434]

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