I-pilot VS Structure Scan

[Muskiebait]

Okay so if a guy had a few extra hundred bucks laying around in the sofa cushions and was looking at adding a few extras to the boat what where would you get the most for your money, the Minn Kota I Pilot for around $400 or the Structure scan for around $600 I know they both have advantages, but which would be the most appealling which one are you gonna get the most bang for your buck????

[fishwater]

No question about it, side imaging is the way to go. I have an iPilot and love it, but side imaging puts me on more fish every time out. My iPilot just makes me feel like a boat control hack when I'm not using it..

[Dale Rueber]

My answer changes depending on what you have already and how you normally fish.

If you already have a trolling motor with Auto-Pilot, the upgrade to I-Pilot does not buy you that much and I would lean towards the Structure Scan.

If you troll a lot and like to keep a very consistant speed go with the I-Pilot.

Also if you fish while anchored and don't want to have to throw out an anchor go with the I-Pilot because the anchor function is awesome. It is much easier to get on your spot and hit the button than to find you spot, move up wind/current, throw the anchor, let out rope and hope you have the right spot.

Overall, for my circumstances, the I-Pilot has added more fishability (is that even a word?) features to my boat. I do not use the Structure Scan a lot because I know the areas I fish very well already. If I was going to a new lake or river the Structure Scan would get a real workout.