I-Pilot Boat Launch

  • kroger3
    blaine mn
    Posts: 1116
    June 1, 2012 at 4:55 pm #1238972

    Well another stretch up at Mille Lacs solo until the weekend gives me to much time to think so I thought I would post a tip about using your I-pilot and spot lock at the boat launch while running solo. This may have already been posted but could not find anything.

    Im sure I am not the only one that does not like to rub your boat on a dock or at a busy launch likes to be in and out and out of the way. Well give it a try next time when you launch your boat, drop the bow mount and motor it off to the side 30-40 yards and hit spot lock. Go park your truck and when you get back to the dock just pick yourself up!

    BTW leadcore walleyes were on a terror this morning! Targeting walleyes 25-27 feet down over 34 FOW.

    smackem
    Iowa Marshall Co
    Posts: 956
    June 1, 2012 at 5:18 pm #1072898

    SWEET I have to try that

    Brian Robinson
    central Neb
    Posts: 3914
    June 1, 2012 at 5:26 pm #1072899

    Yup, I was doing that last year when I first got it. Works real well at a busy ramp. I had people who didn’t believe I was controlling it.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    June 1, 2012 at 5:29 pm #1072901

    Awesome idea, I never thought of that.

    captddh
    Cannon Falls, MN
    Posts: 534
    June 1, 2012 at 5:36 pm #1072904

    Brilliant! What is the range of the remote? It would be a bit embarassing to see it motor away out of range,…..

    nick
    Lakeville, MN
    Posts: 4977
    June 1, 2012 at 6:08 pm #1072913

    I know I won’t try it with a co pilot.

    Just an idea, lets say what if, your buddy has an ipilot on his boat, and you’re both out fishing in separate boats…

    doubleshot
    Brooklyn Park, MN
    Posts: 277
    June 1, 2012 at 6:24 pm #1072918

    That is pretty clever!

    Thanks for posting the idea

    kroger3
    blaine mn
    Posts: 1116
    June 1, 2012 at 6:29 pm #1072919

    Quote:

    Brilliant! What is the range of the remote? It would be a bit embarassing to see it motor away out of range,…..

    I just went outside to test that and not sure on the total range but paced out 80 yards and could still control it so it is atleast that. This was with the boat on the trailer on land so I would think it would even get more range on water…

    d-train
    Posts: 125
    June 1, 2012 at 7:13 pm #1072935

    Does spot lock stay on out of range? Like taking the remote with to park the truck?

    kroger3
    blaine mn
    Posts: 1116
    June 1, 2012 at 7:18 pm #1072936

    Quote:

    Does spot lock stay on out of range? Like taking the remote with to park the truck?

    yes, once it locks it is interneal in the head of the motor and it will stay locked until another manual function is done.

    sandmannd
    Posts: 928
    June 1, 2012 at 8:11 pm #1072946

    You just better have a good charge on the batteries or you might swim for it!!

    olisflyrod
    Lakeville MN
    Posts: 157
    June 1, 2012 at 11:54 pm #1072994

    GREAT idea I’m gonna try that

    Brian Robinson
    central Neb
    Posts: 3914
    June 3, 2012 at 8:54 am #1073182

    Quote:

    Brilliant! What is the range of the remote? It would be a bit embarassing to see it motor away out of range,…..

    That was the only part I was worried about. 80 yards? I’ll take it!! That’s a long ways away from a dock for sure. Good to know I can feel safe at 30-40 yards.

    brian_j
    Posts: 204
    June 4, 2012 at 12:54 pm #1073419

    I’ve tried it with mine and at about 100′ it seemed to start loosing signal.

    dog2th
    Omaha, NE
    Posts: 362
    June 4, 2012 at 5:30 pm #1073532

    OMG – what a fantastic idea!
    Can’t wait to try it….. thanks.

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