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Minnkota Co-pilot without Foot Pedal?

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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.

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yaggie Community Regular

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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!

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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!

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 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.

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