I have a 2013 power drive trolling motor that is a foot controlled system. I would like to convert it to a remote system with spot lock. I would seem that it may not be done but that a kit may be available to do this. Is this something anyone has done or am I just wasting my time. Thanks in advance for any help.
I got a kit and converted my Power Drive to I-Pilot years ago when I had a Power Drive and it worked very well. The Spot Lock was actually better than the Terrova that I upgraded to later. Unfortunately I see that Minn Kota has discontinued the conversion kit for a 2013 Power Drive. Maybe you can find a kit someplace on line. It’s easy to do.
I did the upgrade on my PDV2. It was very very easy to do…like minutes. Other then SS/DS, this was the best addition I made to my boat. I love the remote but nothing tops anchor mode, direction heading, and the other great features of ipilot. I think the upgraded head unit is about $450.
Thank for the info. Looking online I came to the same conclusion when i looked at the Min Kota cite. I thought I saw an ad for another company that made up it’s own kit and hoped someone had used this and had some info on it. Thanks again for your replies guys.
I added one to PD2, that was purchased used out of Canada on ebay.
For a while they offered two versions, just like they have today.
With and without IPilot Link.
The one I added had the link feature. I like the link feature more than the remote. The spot lock is OK, but not perfect.
Would I do it again, yes. In a heart beat. I paid about $250 US. I took me about a year to find.
You will want this kit from Nothland Marine. It will upgrade your unit to the bluetooth model with spot lock. Super easy installation.
Did this on my PDV2 70lb and couldn’t be happier.
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