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V2 I-Pilot owners, do you miss the foot pedal?

Wish-I-Were-Fishn

By Wish-I-Were-Fishn
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Esox_Magnum Grand Master

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Terrova is hands down worth it, I'm one who needs the use of the pedal and also needs my remote I couldnt effectivly fish with just the remote... Then again all depnds what you fish for and how you fish, I'm a caster and not always a free hand to work the remote, but when trolling night eyes I almost excusivly run the remote... Stow and deploy are better on the Terrova also...

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Brad B Veteran

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I have only ever had the v2 with the I pilot(factory installed) so I can't say for sure if I would miss the foot pedal or not. even thou you don't like the terrova I really suggest you look at it. the extra money for a terrova with the I pilot is basically for the foot pedal. plus the terrova now can be bought with the new I pilot link installed in it(if this is something you might add later). If you have a V2 power drive now I would sell it and buy a new terrova. the other plus of the terrova is that the stow and deploy is easier then the V2's. just something to think about. It's a personal choice for you to make but make sure to look at them both side by side. personally my next trolling motor will be the terrova with the I pilot Link factory installed in it.

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Wish-I-Were-Fishn Grand Master

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I'm really not interested in the Terrova. I'm already having a hard time justifying upgrading from my PD 55 auto pilot co-pilot motor. Most of the time it works just fine and since I haven't used the foot pedal for the last two years, perhaps I have answered my own question.

Features I like about the I-pilot are spot lock, tracks, and constant speed regardless of wind. I will never be able to justify the link setup. I just don't fish enough, nor do I want to put that much money into it.

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Kyhl Mentor

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Depends on how I fish. When walleye fishing, dragging stuff on the bottom, I don't miss it at all.

If casting, it can be a pain to cast, reel, and run the remote. I need a third hand in that situation.

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I love the i-Pilot but I NEED my foot pedal. Foot pedal gets used at least 80% of the time. I could never be without one. I would give up the i-Pilot before I gave up the foot pedal, but I do a lot of casting .....

But since you said you haven't used your foot pedal in the last 2 years, I'm guessing that you'll be just fine without it ......

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titelines Experienced

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I have the Terrova too and have only used the foot pedal once in three seasons. Even when casting I can set a course and speed and lock it in, so no need to even use the remote that much Just small corrections now and then, but it's not a hassle. Never been a problem.

The only caveat would be...if for some reason the remote went out on you, it would be nice to have the pedal as a back-up.

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The only caveat would be...if for some reason the remote went out on you, it would be nice to have the pedal as a back-up.

Always have a spare battery for the I-pilot remote, and with the link system there is no need for a battery since its a rechargeable lithium battery in the remote but have a power source to charge while on the water if needed

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I recently changed from the V2 autopilot 55 lbs of thrust to the V2 I-Pilot with 70 pounds of thrust. I just couldn't see spending the money to get the Terrova as I will not be using a depthfinder in conjunction with the trolling motor. I am still learning all of the capabilities of the motor and the remote. So far I really like the new Minnkota. I hang the remote on my belt and it does not seem to interfere with the way I fish which is casting and trolling. I DO NOT MISS THE FOOT PEDAL!!!

The stow and deploy of the motor takes getting used to. I don't have issues stowing the motor but once in a while it takes an extra push to get the motor deployed. I don't see this as much of a problem.

The spot lock feature is great!! I haven't recorded a track yet because at this point I haven't needed to but then again I am still learing about this motor. I very seldom used the cruise on the 55 PD.

Batteries for the remote can be purchased at just about any electronics store such as RS for $4-6.

Mike

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First year with the I-Pilot. Fish Bass 90% of the time. Like the spot lock but need to figure it out a little more. But I did kind of miss the foot pedal. Adjustments and casting at the same time are a pain. I know you lose some functions by going to the foot pedal, but do you lose spot lock when you go to the foot pedal? Seriously thinking about getting a foot pedal.

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Had a PD with Copilot/auto Pilot and went to v2-I pilot 2 seasons ago... get Ipilot and accept no sustitutes. The stow and go is worse on my v2 vs the terrova but the i pilot is killer! I cannot believe how much it helps and I don't even fully use everything it can do! Do I miss the footpad? YEah I guess it would be nice but it all depends on how you use the motor and the kind of fishing you do. I don't need/miss it.

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Kyhl Mentor

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First year with the I-Pilot. Fish Bass 90% of the time. Like the spot lock but need to figure it out a little more. But I did kind of miss the foot pedal. Adjustments and casting at the same time are a pain. I know you lose some functions by going to the foot pedal, but do you lose spot lock when you go to the foot pedal? Seriously thinking about getting a foot pedal.

The foot peddle is only available on the Terrova with iPilot. The foot peddle will not work on the PD2 with iPilot.

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"The foot peddle is only available on the Terrova with iPilot. The foot peddle will not work on the PD2 with iPilot."

I have a plug for a foot pedal. Did you mean that I would only lose I-pilot features, or that a foot pedal will not function at all?

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