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alphaman 07-22-2013 12:44 PM

Ipilot remote battery
 
Fyi. I had a lil hiccup this weekend with my remote cutting off, anchor lock switching off.

Sooo I did some research on the battery in the remote etc. The walmart batteries (CR2450) wont work well in the remote. They said you need is CR2450N.. You can get them from radio shack.
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Crawl79 07-22-2013 01:34 PM

thanks for the info alphaman.

Clampy 07-22-2013 02:18 PM

Hey guys I want one for my next boat. What are some of the things you don't like about the I pilot.


"Its Just a Ride "

meaux fishing 07-22-2013 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clampy (Post 608185)
Hey guys I want one for my next boat. What are some of the things you don't like about the I pilot.


"Its Just a Ride "

The things I don't like about it are
1).....

Clampy 07-22-2013 02:41 PM

I have just heard the anchor feature doesn't work all that well but this is 100% hear say.


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3FLa 07-22-2013 02:47 PM

BatteryPlus
 
Alpha...I purchased some at a BatteryPlus store in Houma. This is a chain store, so I can assume that if Houma has one, Lafayette would also.

alphaman 07-22-2013 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clampy (Post 608191)
I have just heard the anchor feature doesn't work all that well but this is 100% hear say.


"Its Just a Ride "

This is the first time ive had a problem with anchor lock. Beside this incident I still give it an A. I think this problem was a remote issue bc it was turning off

I Had it on anchor lock in sw pass with a strong out going tide held in the same spot with no problems.

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alphaman 07-22-2013 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CajunMade (Post 608193)
Alpha...I purchased some at a BatteryPlus store in Houma. This is a chain store, so I can assume that if Houma has one, Lafayette would also.

Yes we have one. Its on johnston st. Thanks

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Clampy 07-22-2013 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaman (Post 608195)
This is the first time ive had a problem with anchor lock. Beside this incident I still give it an A. I think this problem was a remote issue bc it was turning off

I Had it on anchor lock in sw pass with a strong out going tide held in the same spot with no problems.

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Yeah I know your issue was with battery but I just I read on couple forums that spot lock was sub par but you know how Internet is.


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Dogface 07-22-2013 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clampy (Post 608222)
Yeah I know your issue was with battery but I just I read on couple forums that spot lock was sub par but you know how Internet is.


"Its Just a Ride "

You mean you don't believe everything on the inet??

meaux fishing 07-22-2013 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clampy (Post 608222)
Yeah I know your issue was with battery but I just I read on couple forums that spot lock was sub par but you know how Internet is.


"Its Just a Ride "

I've held on the up current side of multiple rigs offshore snapper and trout fishing. Some in some pretty strong current and some pretty good chop and it held me fine. Maybe those people don't have batteries that will hold a charge or something.

Clampy 07-22-2013 03:53 PM

Right on. Good to hear.


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alphaman 07-22-2013 03:57 PM

I just realized that my remote anchor lock problem may have been OPERATOR ERA being that there is a ABCDEF setting to store 6 anchor lock points and it kept cutting off because i never set it. lol still learning!

Crawl79 07-22-2013 04:25 PM

I don't like that it didn't come with the removable bracket and I installed it without. Now if I want to add it will have to drill other holes. This is my fault I should have researched more I guess.

Other issue I have is the design makes it so where you have to install on the very edge of the bow. and nothing to support the head unit. I ended up buying a ram mount but could have easily built something out of PVC. Minn Kota should include something to support the heads though, at least for customer peace of mind.

meaux fishing 07-22-2013 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaman (Post 608237)
I just realized that my remote anchor lock problem may have been OPERATOR ERA being that there is a ABCDEF setting to store 6 anchor lock points and it kept cutting off because i never set it. lol still learning!

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alphaman 07-22-2013 05:04 PM

i know its still on, i was just playin with it on the trailer and realized that i never set it bc the letters were blinking and it did the samething sat. i never pressed the button a 2nd time to set it for that spot.

rocky's pal 07-22-2013 05:37 PM

I love my I-Pilot, it works great! I'll echo what meaux fishing has said, used it on the beach in some big time swells, offshore at the rigs in some fantastic current, strong winds on Big Lake.

Now Clampy, it won't hold you precisely at a given location, but whatever the radius of selective availability. So there is some slop in the system, but for most applications, you're gonna fall in love with it. One of the best applications I can think of is those times when you're involved with something other than fishing (retying a lure, netting a fish, getting drinks, etc.).

Another plus, now you can give up the front deck to your friends and you still have control of your boat. Pretty slick.

I heard the same thing about the battery going out, so I now carry the foot pedal along.

I'm in the process of changing over to I-link, same thing, just more spot lock waypoints, I-tracks and options. This will be great for slow trolling white perch on Toledo Bend.

1fastmerc 07-22-2013 07:45 PM

The anchor on mine holds pretty good. I don't like how the unit sticks out in the front even when stowed.


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fishinpox 07-22-2013 09:13 PM

How much does a 36v I pilot cost??

meaux fishing 07-22-2013 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fishinpox (Post 608420)
How much does a 36v I pilot cost??

pocket change for you Poxy... ;) Just dig in the couch cushions and you should be good:smokin:

PaulMyers 07-22-2013 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishinpox (Post 608420)
How much does a 36v I pilot cost??

About 1100.00

alphaman 07-22-2013 09:31 PM

Must be typo. But its $1900 for 36v ipilot

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meaux fishing 07-22-2013 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulMyers (Post 608432)
About 1100.00

Did they go down? Mine was about 1800

1fastmerc 07-22-2013 09:33 PM

He must be getting an discount from his daughter. Lol


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PaulMyers 07-22-2013 10:35 PM

Busted... They are between 1800.00 and 1900.00

My Bad! :eek:

jlincecum 07-23-2013 12:24 AM

I wish it wouldve been 1100.

fishinpox 07-23-2013 06:44 AM

I was about to say ...


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