Minnkota Co-pilot without Foot Pedal?

[deacon]

Purchased a MinnKota Power Drive with AP, Sonar and Co-pilot. Just realized when opening box this model only comes with hand device no foot pedal. Is not having a foot pedal a big mistake? Can still get a wireless foot pedal for $100.

Feedback greatly appreciated.

[Sandmannd]

I can connect a pedal to mine as I added the Co-pilot after words. I have yet to use my pedal since I've had my co-pilot. I keep it in the boat just as a spare incase the remote goes dead.

[wishing for walleyes]

I added the copilot to mine and gave away the foot pedal.Bought a second remote and will NEVER use a foot pedal again.

[deacon]

Great, that answers my question!

Cannot wait for this snow to melt, over a foot in Fergus Falls.

[Northlander]

I still use the foot pedal a lot when up front running 2 rods. I like having my hands free for tieing lures, jigging with 2 rods etc.

When Im in back I use the co pilot.

[LovenLifeGuy]

I cant remember but I dont think my autopilot works when I use the co pilot so that is when I use the foot pedal

[wplatehunter]

I have had the co pilot on mine for the last two years, and in that time never used the foot pedal.

[yaggie]

My co-pilot failed. Out of warrenty so haven't gotten it repaired. I did not like the speed adjustment. It was either + or -. On the foot peddle I know what number I should be on depending on wind conditions. Now we just use the foot peddle again.

[Sandmannd]

 Originally Posted By: yaggie

My co-pilot failed. Out of warrenty so haven't gotten it repaired. I did not like the speed adjustment. It was either + or -. On the foot peddle I know what number I should be on depending on wind conditions. Now we just use the foot peddle again.

It beeps everytime you click the + or -. I just count the clicks and know what speed I'm on. Also, the other post about the Autopilot not work with the co-pilot, it should for sure work. Mine has always worked.

Just an FYI if anyone is interested, saw a brand new co-pilot on Craig's for $100. Do a search, just saw it last night.

[deacon]

Where do you guys attach your co-pilot - wrist, rod, belt?

[deacon]

Where do you guys attach your co-pilot - wrist, rod, belt?

[Sandmannd]

 Originally Posted By: deacon

Where do you guys attach your co-pilot - wrist, rod, belt?

I have a the rod holders and put them on there. They work great for spinning rods, not as good for baitcasters. I alot of times just lay it on my console and grab it when I need. Then if I need to tie, I pass it to the other guy to control it while I'm doing other things.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

 Originally Posted By: Sandmannd

Just an FYI if anyone is interested, saw a brand new co-pilot on Craig's for $100. Do a search, just saw it last night.

Rats! I missed it!

Was down in Texas for a wedding over the weekend and wasn't able to respond in time.

Somebody got what I've been looking for.

Oh well, the weather was fantastic!

[deacon]

Got to try co-pilot today for first time and will never use foot pedal again. Can move around and can change any setting any time, simply awesome!

[Sandmannd]

 Originally Posted By: deacon

Got to try co-pilot today for first time and will never use foot pedal again. Can move around and can change any setting any time, simply awesome!

Congrats on the purchase. One of the great new technologies to have on the boat. You will enjoy it.