New Trolling Motor Questions

  • lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025190

    I have an old Minn Kota Co Pilot on my boat currently. It’s a 24 v system ( two batteries)

    Does anyone know what it would take to upgrade to a new one with iPilot? Basically spot-lock is all I’d want, don’t need the link to graph.

    Would I need new connections and / or mounting plate?

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    B-man
    Posts: 5763
    #2025204

    Your new trolling motor will come without a plug. You should be able to just take your old one off and use it on the new one.

    I believe that plug you have is rated for less than 60 amps, that said, I’ve never had an issue.

    gimruis
    Plymouth, MN
    Posts: 17124
    #2025223

    Hey Lindy in that top photo, that white/green crap on your 3 prong plug is the first sign of corrosion from moisture. Give a spray with some wd40.

    Jon Jordan
    Keymaster
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 6007
    #2025225

    That mounting plate has the same bolt pattern.

    -J.

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025229

    That mounting plate has the same bolt pattern.

    -J.

    Meaning it will likely be a new plate but I can probably use the same bolt holes?

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025231

    Hey Lindy in that top photo, that white/green crap on your 3 prong plug is the first sign of corrosion from moisture. Give a spray with some wd40.

    Thanks. I changed fluids last fall but otherwise put her away pretty rough. Will do.

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025232

    Your new trolling motor will come without a plug. You should be able to just take your old one off and use it on the new one.

    I believe that plug you have is rated for less than 60 amps, that said, I’ve never had an issue.

    Thanks B man. It just looks like a mess of wires to me behind there, but hopefully I can figure it out

    Jon Jordan
    Keymaster
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 6007
    #2025248

    You can use the same plate.

    -J.

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025254

    Thanks Jon

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025255

    Assuming I buy new, is there any models that I should avoid with the bad spot lock? Or was that bad version a couple years ago now?

    Tom Albrecht
    Eau Claire
    Posts: 537
    #2025273

    Assuming I buy new, is there any models that I should avoid with the bad spot lock? Or was that bad version a couple years ago now?

    I’ve got a 2019 Terrova and have no issues at all with spotlock. Never even bothered putting the puck on.

    B-man
    Posts: 5763
    #2025274

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>lindyrig79 wrote:</div>
    Assuming I buy new, is there any models that I should avoid with the bad spot lock? Or was that bad version a couple years ago now?

    I’ve got a 2019 Terrova and have no issues at all with spotlock. Never even bothered putting the puck on.

    ??? Then you’re missing one of the best features (jog)

    Lindy, as long as it’s a bluetooth version you’re good.

    The older versions were alright, the bluetooth version is crazy.

    Craig Sery
    Bloomington, MN
    Posts: 1204
    #2025284

    Lindy, I have a 36v terrova with same plug, you’ll be fine. When I bought my boat I had a gen2 terrova on it, talked to dealer after 3 months and told him spot lock was junk, don’t get a gen2, if it’s gen1 or gen3, I believe you’ll be fine

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025663

    Thanks Guys

    Just to clarify, Hallberg marine has a new Terrova US2, 80 lb thrust, 60 inch shaft for $1850.

    Would this be a good replacement for me assuming I just want the reliable spot-lock feature and no other bells or whistles?

    Also I am used to using a small remote and wearing around my neck. I think this comes with the bigger remote, but can I purchase the Minn Kota I-pilot Micro remote and will it work?

    slough
    Posts: 577
    #2025674

    Yes that is the motor you want. If you can find that price online Scheels will match it too (I found one on amazon for 1799 a couple months ago and they did it). Cabelas will match as well and even undercut it by 5% if you have their credit card. Not sure about the micro remote question.

    lindyrig79
    Forest Lake / Lake Mille Lacs
    Posts: 5747
    #2025843

    Thanks all, I think I have it figured out now. Appreciate the help

    rjthehunter
    Brainerd
    Posts: 1253
    #2025903

    Thanks all, I think I have it figured out now. Appreciate the help

    If you have Facebook, there was one posted for sale for 750$. Just posted. Might be worth checking out. It appears to be brand new. I thought about buying it and reselling it lol

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