i-Pilot/Terrova Compatibility – Need Help

Ok. So I’m out of the loop on today’s electronics. The old man bought a Tracker boat last spring. He got a gift card from Bass Pro he needs to use. I suggested he get a graph that integrates with this Ipilot trolling motor. He turned to me an gave me that look, you know the one where he can barely send a text on this smart phone look.

So my mission. Figure out what unit I should recommend to him. He has $500.00 to spend but would be willing to go just a little more if necessary.

Does he need special interface cables on top of the graph? Keep in mind, he will want depth more than anything. I think I can teach him how to use the spot lock feature. Otherwise, he’s as rookie as they come and probably not willing to spend much time “learning” the unit. They are on information overload right now just trying to understand all the different tactics of walleye fishing.

Thanks!!

There will be no communication between graph and TM unless you have the Ipilot link. Can you verify that first?

Kooty

IPilot noes not link with Hbird IPilot Link does so which one does he have? If he does not have the Link he can go with any depth finder.

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Ok. So I’m out of the loop on today’s electronics. The old man bought a Tracker boat last spring. He got a gift card from Bass Pro he needs to use. I suggested he get a graph that integrates with this Ipilot trolling motor. He turned to me an gave me that look, you know the one where he can barely send a test on this smart phone look.

So my mission. Figure out what unit I should recommend to him. He has $500.00 to spend but would be willing to go just a little more if necessary.

Does he need special interface cables on top of the graph? Keep in mind, he will want depth more than anything. I think I can teach him how to use the spot lock feature. Otherwise, he’s as rookie as they come and probably not willing to spend much time “learning” the unit. They are on information overload right now just trying to understand all the different tactics of walleye fishing.

Thanks!!

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Whether he has regular I piliot or link I would look hard at the Bird 858CI HD. Very solid unit and a good price!

Do the link motors say on the side? He told me all it says is “Terrova iPilot” on the side of the motor. Where should he look for make/model to verify?

Thanks!

Both will have

I-Pilot in larger text on the top cover.

The link unit will have

Link in smaller text in a silver box just to the right of the I-Pilot text

if your dad is like mine I would buy a simple depth finder that just shows depth un less you are going with him. Unless he really wants to know the technology. Other wise you will have a $700 depth finder and u both will be frustrated. got my dad a hand held gps for the boating in florida and when I went out he could not even remeber where it was. Buy some tackle he will use. My older parents still cant figure out tv remotes.
just my experience.

Maybe the easiest way to tell if it is a iLink is what kind of handheld remote it has… Simple iPilot remote will have a small screen, maybe 1.5″ that is not color and iLink remote will have a much larger remote with about a 3″ color display. If you don’t have an iLink I think you would have to buy the iLink head for around $700-$800, network hub for about $160, and any cables, just to be compatible.
On a side note, I have a 858 and an 898 and they have been great so far.
Also a link for compatible units:
*For full information on compatibility and product availability, visit minnkotamotors.com/ipilotlink.