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alphaman · #1 07-22-2013, 12:44 PM

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 · #2 07-22-2013, 01:34 PM

thanks for the info alphaman.

Clampy · #3 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 · #4 07-22-2013, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clampy

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
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Clampy · #5 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.

"Its Just a Ride "

3FLa · #6 07-22-2013, 02:47 PM

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 · #7 07-22-2013, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clampy

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 · #8 07-22-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CajunMade

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 · #9 07-22-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphaman

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.

sent from my Galaxy NOTE II

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 "

Dogface · #10 07-22-2013, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Clampy

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 · #11 07-22-2013, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clampy

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 · #12 07-22-2013, 03:53 PM

Right on. Good to hear.

"Its Just a Ride "

alphaman · #13 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 · #14 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 · #15 07-22-2013, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaman

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 · #16 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 · #17 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.