iPilot - spot lock feature. Is it truly as good as it sounds

[alphaman]

The remotes are different motor guide doesn't have a display screen, can't see what going on like minnkota. uploadfromtaptalk1436017567283.jpg

[marshgrunt]

Anyone regret going from the classis handle Tm to the "ipilot" type? I'd imagine there's a little transition time to get use to controlling the Tm with a remote, vs. using a handle. Anyway, lots of good comments, and sounds like some folks learned a thing or two ... "double click the anchor button", for immediate "anchoring". Thanks to all who contributed.

[neverenuf]

I just made the upgrade from a 74lb Riptide tiller handle to the 80 Ipilot. Love it so far.

[Josh C]

Does anyone use the Ipilot much in places like Henderson or fresh water where you are beating the banks? I fish 50/50 fresh and salt and am curious how hard it is to get used to.

Josh

[Clampy]

Originally Posted by Josh C

Does anyone use the Ipilot much in places like Henderson or fresh water where you are beating the banks? I fish 50/50 fresh and salt and am curious how hard it is to get used to.

Josh

I do. It isn't ideal for that. I want a foot pedal for that

[Josh C]

Originally Posted by Clampy

I do. It isn't ideal for that. I want a foot pedal for that

Have you tried the foot pedal that you can buy for the Ipiolt?

Thanks.

Josh

[wishin i was fishin]

Originally Posted by Josh C

Does anyone use the Ipilot much in places like Henderson or fresh water where you are beating the banks? I fish 50/50 fresh and salt and am curious how hard it is to get used to.

Josh

i haven't done much in the swamp with my ipilot but i do fish the canals in the bay.

the best to use is the compass setting, not the gps because of the current and wind. set it on a slow steady speed and let it go, make small course adjustments as necessary.

if the current and wind isnt too bad i will use the gps.

[mr crab]

I've spot locked on rig legs offshore several times.....as long as the seas aren't pullint the prop outt the water, it'll hold my boat where I told it to hold. regargless of the wind or current.

[Crossroads]

Originally Posted by nozediver

Mine just came in. I had ordered a riptide st 80 ipilot looks cool and all but the over hang is kind of a turn off. About a third of the base is hanging over the bow. Wish I can upload pic to show y'all, but man that looks bad

Yes mine is mounted with the front two mounting holes over the bow. However, after I thru-bolted the remaining mounting holes everything is kosher. The anchor lock is not perfect but it's closer to perfect than my wife and the ipilot is a lot cheaper. I would not consider buying another TM without the anchor lock.

[cajun bill]

Originally Posted by meaux fishing

Self deploy takes a long time it seems like in the video. Not sure I would like it

I called MK and was told that the self deploy model is only available on freshwater model.

[jabert]

Anybody use the ipilot link? From what I've read you gotta use humminbird GPS... Just wondering if it's worth switching from Lowrance to be able to use it...

[alphaman]

from what i gathered. your paying 800 for a hand held gps that can control the main unit. .
I would spend that 800 on something else.

[jabert]

Wow... didn't realize it was so much... went and looked around and I don't think I want to be trying to fool with a remote that complicated while im trying to fish. Thanks alpha

[rardoin]

Originally Posted by cajun bill

I called MK and was told that the self deploy model is only available on freshwater model.

I read a "press release" in the News section on MK site announcing a new model to be released this fall...Riptide Ulterra..it features electric deploy/stow. My concern with the electric deploy is the unsupported upper shaft/head in the stow position; I would think that there would be excessive whipping of the mass of the head in chop at speed. May not be a concern but I don't think I want to be a "Beta tester"....maybe next year.

[alphaman]

it doesn't shake much.