Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

  • 0

Minn Kota CoPilot

Genofish

Asked by Genofish,

 Share

Question

15 answers to this question

Recommended Posts

  • 0
MNBIGBEAR Community Regular

MNBIGBEAR

Posted
Posted

I put one on mine last year and I love it. No more cord to trip over. I got the extra remote for it too so two people can control the motor. good when you are fighting a fish and the other guy can take control. I think it was worth it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
buzzsaw Grand Master

buzzsaw

Posted
Posted

I have the 70 lb thrust Co-pilot w/autopilot and love it!! I was facing into the wind and pushed the co-pilot button on the head of the trolling motor and with it's internal compass it kept me straight in the face of the wind... all I had to do is adjust the speed and it kept me parked in place... no anchoring! It's beautiful!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
Dave Grand Master

Dave

Posted
Posted

Using the search feature revealed an earlier thread(s) about the Copilot and what people think.

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB9&Number=494429&Forum=f9&Words=Copilot&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Main=491997&Search=true&where=sub&Name=&daterange=1&newerval=1&newertype=&olderval=1&oldertype=w&bodyprev=#Post494429

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
Gopher_Guy Enthusiast

Gopher_Guy

Posted
Posted

Do these work on any of the power drive motors? I have an older power drive minnkota (can't remember the model # off hand). My boat is a 98 so I'm assuming the motor is a 98 as well. It is a power drive but it has the white head, not the black one. I'm tempted to get this for my pop for his birthday next week.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
Fish Head Mentor

Fish Head

Posted
Posted

Buzz- I think what you described is the auto pilot feature. I'm pretty sure the co-pilot is the remote control.

I agree with you on the auto pilot though. When you're in wind, the auto pilot is great!! It keeps you on your line. My new boat that I'll be picking up in a couple days has a 80# Minnkota with auto pilot, co-pilot, universal sonar and a quick release mount. The next 48 hours (waiting for my boat) is going to take forever.....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
kato811 Enthusiast

kato811

Posted
Posted

i got the same set up you do but i just got it an put it on so im no help there but ive heard nothing but good things about the co-piolt. last year i was turning my old trolling motor by hand so anything will be an improvment

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
buzzsaw Grand Master

buzzsaw

Posted
Posted

Fishhead you are correct! I just tried to "program" for lack of a better word the remote unit tonight and couldn't figure it out. I know your supposed to push in the button below the "O" in Minnkota and hold it or something like that but it didn't work... anybody got some advice???

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
katoguy Proficient

katoguy

Posted
Posted

Should just have to hook the motor up to power. Then push in the white putton on the side plate. As you hold in the button, send a command from the remote. It should beep signifying the hook up.

If that doesn't work, call Minn Kota at (800) 227-6433.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
Fish Head Mentor

Fish Head

Posted
Posted

Buzz- if what Katoguy described doesn't work, I would call the dealership you purchased the boat from. Since its a brand new boat, I'm sure they would be more than happy to talk you through getting it working right.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
buzzsaw Grand Master

buzzsaw

Posted
Posted

I did push that button on the side plate and had the remote unit right next to it and no beep. For what it's worth the button was not white, it is black. I'll call Crystal Pierz.....

A side note regarding Crystal Pierz in Hastings... As a part of my new boat purchase I had them write in a stainless STEEL prop and I just realized they put on a stainless ALUMINUM prop. NICE shortcut guys! I see you can buy that Hustler stainless aluminum prop for like $80.00 and of course the Stainless steel is far more expensive! Not to mention they didn't power my Lowrance LMS 332c (I was getting GPS won't initialize error) which they fixed last week.... I had a 9:00 AM appointment which is when I arrived but the mechanic didn't get in until 9:45 and had a 10:00 AM new boat walk through with another customer so they said they would fix the GPS and the Yamaha Pre-rig problem (reverse was forward and vice versa) right after the walk through and since it was supposed to be done in less than an hour while I waited they would deliver it back to me later in the day in Lakeville... I thought cool, thats fine.... I get this call at 1:15 saying can pick your boat up? were extremely busy and can't deliver it to you. I was fishing Tonka the next morning and they were closing at 3:00 so I had to jet another 40 minute road trip to pick up my boat!! so your thinking WOW thats not great service right?? Theres more.... last night a realized that 3 of the 4 screws that mount the slideplate for the trolling motor are stripped and have no backing to hold them tight to the boat.... so when I turn on the trolling motoron high power she kicks straight up like a bronco!! I better not say much more as I'm frustrated by whats happened so far... did I mention I know two of the guys over there on a personnal level (friend of a friend deal) and it makes it somewhat difficult for me to be a dink about everything. Any advice?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
LocalGuide Proficient

LocalGuide

Posted
Posted

(Contact US Regarding This Word) that sucks that a dealer would do that to a person.

I would go over there and just lay the law down. Tell them this is what happened and this is what you did wrong.

If everything is as you described, thats just bad and I wouldn't want to buy a boat or have anything to do with a dealer like that.

Back on topic, if you can add a co-pilot to your older Minn-kota...go for it! I have one on mine and its sweet, takes a bit to get used to, but in the end its definitely worth it I think.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 0
marine_man Grand Master

marine_man

Posted
Posted

Buzzsaw,

If you visit Crystal Pierz Marine's HSOforum (I won't post it since they're not a sponsor), but it goes something along the lines of crystal pierz dot com...

Anyway, on their webpage on the about us tab under company info there are a couple of phone numbers listed, one is their customer satisfaction person, followed by the owner's and owner's partner (and wife) cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses.. contact them directly...

To save you the hassle here they are:

Customer Service Manager:

Kim Watters: 612.290.5858

Myron Kujawa (owner): 612.865.7515

They also have e-mail addresses listed, but I won't post those...

Myron is a very stand up guy... and will likely get your issue resolved... that, and companies like to get feedback...

Not too long ago I wrote a complaint letter to a major sporting goods retailer in regard to the poor service I had received on several occasions... and I received a call from the store manager the next day appologizing, and received a gift card to boot (way above and beyond what I was looking for.. I just wanted to see things made better at the store).

Anyway, that's the direction I'd take...

Let me know how things go... I'd be interested to hear... if it's not something you want to post on here e-mail me at waletzko at hotmail.com

marine_man

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Guest
This topic is now closed to further replies.
 Share
Go to question listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      Sounds pretty sweet, alright. I will check them out, thanks.
    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      If you really want to treat your wife (and yourself) with a remote operated trolling motor, the Minn Kota Ulterra is about easy as it gets.  Auto stow and deploy is pretty awesome.  You just have to turn the motor on when you go out and that the last time you have to touch it.   24V 80lb.  60 inch shaft is probably the right length for your boat.  They ain’t cheap - about $3k - but neither one of you would have to leave your seat to use it all day.
    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      Wanderer, thanks for your reply. I do intend for it to be 24 volt, with a thrust of 70-80. Spot lock is a must (my wife is looking forward to not being the anchor person any more).  With my old boat we did quite a lot of pulling shad raps and hot n tots, using the trolling motor. Unlikely that we will fish in whitecaps, did plenty of that when I was younger. I also need a wireless remote, not going back to a foot pedal. We do a fair amount of bobber fishing. I don't think I will bother with a depth finder on the trolling motor. I am leaning toward moving my Garmin depth finder from my old boat to the new one, just because I am so used to it and it works well for me. I am 70 years old and kinda set in my ways...
    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      Dang, new content and now answers.   First, congrats on the new boat!   My recommendation is to get the most thrust you can in 24V, assuming a boat that size isn’t running 36V.  80 might be tops?  I’m partial to MinnKota.     How do you plan to use the trolling motor is an important question too.     All weather or just nice weather?   Casting a lot or bait dragging?   Bobber or panfish fishing?   Spot lock?  Networked with depth finders?  What brand of depth finders?
    • smurfy
      Time for a smoke

      By smurfy · Posted

      Nords!
    • smurfy
      Time for a smoke

      By smurfy · Posted

    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      We have bought a new boat, which we will be picking up this spring. It is an Alumacraft Competitor 165 sport with a 90 horse Yamaha motor. I will be buying and installing a trolling motor,  wondering if I can get some recommendations on what pound thrust I will want for this boat?  Also, I will be selling my old boat, is there a good way to determine the value on an older boat ( mid-80's with a 75 horse 2-stroke  Mariner motor)  I will appreciate any help with these questions.
    • smurfy
      What's on the grill

      By smurfy · Posted

    • smurfy
      Just Food and Drink

      By smurfy · Posted

      Sketti...  not out of a jar either!
    • SledNeck
      Random Daily Pics

      By SledNeck · Posted

      Lol yeah I watched that

  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept