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| O.K. I see allot of discussion about cable vs electronic steer trolling motors.I HAVE A MOTOR GUIDE CABLE STEER ON THIS BOAT I JUST PURCHASED AND I CAN NOT STAND USING THIS PETTLE AND MOTOR. I tried using this for a year but I feel unsafe using it in big waves and it really sucks in current. This is why I am getting the Terrova. |
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Location: Oconto Falls, WI | I believe the co-pilot is just a hand controlled motor via remote. I know some went this route so they didn’t have to deal with any foot pedal problems. However I am pretty sure you still need to decide on AP or not. The AP is in the head of the motor itself, and is turned on or off at that location. |
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| No, the co-pilot takes place of your foot pedal so that you can control the boat from anywhere without dragging the pedal and cord around with you. The co-pilot will not act as an auto-pilot. |
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Location: minocqua, wi. | easy trav ... it was a longtime jib-jab between bn and i ... |
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Location: Madison Wi. Chain | The co-pilot is separate from the auto pilot. Co-pilot is the wireless way to control the trollong motor using a control that you can either mount on your rod or wear on your wrist. I have used the AP with co-pilot for several years. I really like this set-up for all the reasons identified above. I use the wrist band and periodically the foot pedal. I had some initial problems with the calibration going out on the internal compass of the AP, but I believe Minnkota has corrected this and have not had to recalibrate in the last two years. The foot pedals have been an ongoing problem, but I have not had a problem with the co-pilot except to occassionally change the battery. I would recommend AP with the co-pilot. BG |
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