It looks like Motor Guide is developing that also.

 

http://www.motorguide.com/introducing-pinpoint

Yes!    

 

And ours will have not only what they are offering but will also have a touch screen, and you will be able to plot your course without having to travel first to your destination spot!  What do you think about these differences?  Do you see them as valuable? 

When u say auto-pilot what exactly are u envisioning? A program that takes you from the launch to your fishing area? Or more along the line of what is already available?

In addition to all of the features that are already out on the market, you will be able to map out on your touch screen smartphone device where you want to go, before having to record your path by traveling on it.  How does this sound to you?  Do you think this is a valuable feature to have?   

No, they are all part of ipilot. Do a little research on the Johnson Outdoors companies. Minn Kota, Humminbird, Lakemaster, Cannon. They have some really neat stuff going on.

Thanks!  I sure will!  

Also, all the features would be consolidated rather than having to add additional devices??

When you say outboard, you are referring to a trolling motor?

 

Both. You can record and save multiple tracks or set your direction and go. Teamed up with the HB and Lakemaster, there are more options.

Cool! Would you feel like there is additional value if you could have all of these features consolidated into one location?  Instead of having so many devices to have to play and keep up with?

Yes!  

 

And ours will have not only what they are offering but will also have a touch screen, and you will be able to plot your course without having to travel first to your destination spot!  What do you think about these differences?  Do you see them as valuable? 

No, totally worthless. I wouldn't have theirs or MinnKota's either.

 

No, totally worthless. I wouldn't have theirs or MinnKota's either.

 

Ahh. I can certainly see why not!  What about sonar as an option?  Is this the only body of water you frequent??

You should go find a used 21' bass boat with a blown engine where you can strip it off and run your different electric motors and battery options. Bet you would have a field day in new jersey since they have an overabundance of electric only lakes.

Thank you!  I am most certain we would!!  

Ahh. I can certainly see why not!  What about sonar as an option?  Is this the only body of water you frequent??

That would be somewhat like the failed Pinpoint units. Electric steer motors don't suit my uses.

Electric trolling motors with built-in sonar transducers are quite common in cable steer and electric steer models

 

I don't use traditional sonar much anymore. I use the Imaging technology.

 

I frequent that body of water and some others occasionally.

The main problem I see with that type of autopilot, is actually navigating in boat traffic. Unless u incorporate radar to know which boats, pwc's etc are going to cross your path. It could lend itself to a dangerous situation. Not to mention uncharted hazards to navigation, floating debris, etc.

No, totally worthless. I wouldn't have theirs or MinnKota's either.

 

 

I don't think it would be "totally worthless" to everyone....

 

I fish here a lot.  Lake Ontario.

 

The main problem I see with that type of autopilot, is actually navigating in boat traffic. Unless u incorporate radar to know which boats, pwc's etc are going to cross your path. It could lend itself to a dangerous situation. Not to mention uncharted hazards to navigation, floating debris, etc.

I understand completely!  We are going to have a sonar in place to avoid these possible hazards.  

I don't think it would be "totally worthless" to everyone....

 

I fish here a lot.  Lake Ontario.

 

Oh wow!  How absolutely gorgeous!!!