Thanks guys. I think the belt loop holster seems like a good idea. I think Ill give the I-Pilot a shot.

Nathan,

    I have my remote on my belt loop. Doesn't hamper fishing and no problem. Easy to use and once you get used to it you will rarely if ever use a pedal. I would not do without my Terrova and I-pilot.

Spot lock is worth its weight in gold.  Other than that, I would have a cable steer.  But I don't because spot lock is that great of a feature!

 

Jeff

Do any of you guys thinks its worth it to spend the extra $150 to get the Gen-2 Ipilot with the updated remote vs. the Gen-1 Ipilot. Just curious...

Do any of you guys thinks its worth it to spend the extra $150 to get the Gen-2 Ipilot with the updated remote vs. the Gen-1 Ipilot. Just curious...

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The Gen 1 remotes will eventually need to be replaced. The buttons break.

Great information I'm about ready to buy a used boat with a Minn Kota Terrova with i-Pilot, 24 volt, 80 lb thrust trolling motor with GPS, foot pad and remote control. Good to get these reviews. Thanks

I use my Terrova in a lake full of trees and stumps. There IS a short learning curve but I can take my boat anywhere in those stump fields just as easy as a cable steer. The trick is to go slow, set the autopilot, and make small course corrections with the right and left buttons on the front of the foot pedal. I almost never use the foot pedal itself. Just an easy toe tap right or left to miss a stump and you're picking your way through the stumps no problem! Also, a toe tap will turn on or off the autopilot and/or the constant speed cruise control. It takes some practice but it is verrrry easy once you get the hang of it