One last thing that I failed to mention – ProNav offers a satisfaction guarantee. Buy a ProNav Angler and use it for a season. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll buy it back.
rob hill
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One last thing that I failed to mention – ProNav offers a satisfaction guarantee. Buy a ProNav Angler and use it for a season. If you’re not satisfied with your purchase, we’ll buy it back.
I can certainly respect and appreciate your hesitation. As with any new company or product it takes time to establish credibility within the marketplace and consumers are free to decide if/when they will adopt the new product/technology. I believe the ProNav Angler is a high quality product, and that over time reviews from recreational consumers and professionals alike will reflect this.
As soon as I am back out on the water I will create some videos of the ProNav Angler in action. I will also be setting up some times for on-water demos in the Fox Valley / Green Bay area this spring. Dates are TBD. I would like to mention that the cost savings for the ProNav Angler is considerable when compared to an i-pilot link system. For the sake of simplicity let’s assume you already have a base model Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 that you would like to equip with an autopilot GPS system. Using MSRP, the ProNav Angler at $699 + Navionics Boating US and Canada at $14.99 for a total investment of $713.99. In comparison, an i-pilot link head is $799 and the least expensive compatible Humminbird chartplotter is $699 for a total of $1498. That’s a minimum savings of $784. Not to mention, if you want full capability from your link system you need a lake maps chip for your Humminbird which will run another $149. Pretty quickly you’re pushing a $1000 difference. If you want a high end Humminbird chartplotter maybe this is a fine option. If you already have a chartplotter, or don’t need one, or prefer to use Lowrance Sonar/Chartplotters with Minn Kota trolling motors (no way to connect autopilot) or Humminbird Sonar/Chartplotters with MotorGuide trolling motors (no way to connect autopilot), the ProNav Angler can be a great solution. Also, since an App can be easily updated, new features can be acquired with a quick download, rather than looking for new hardware. Once again, I’d be happy to answer any questions anybody might have. My contact info can be found in my link at http://www.pronavmarine.com/rob. We will definitely be looking for opportunities to show this product in action this spring!
Hi all – full disclosure, I am a regional sales rep for ProNav in central Wisconsin. That being said, my experience with the product began long before I was associated with the company. I met Travis White (ProNav Marine co-founder) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan where he is a professional fishing guide. I was fortunate enough to spend some time on the water with Travis catching Trout and Salmon in Lake Superior, and this is where he first told me about the product the ProNav team was developing. I had the opportunity to be a “beta” user of the ProNav Angler, putting it to work on my boat in exchange for some real world feedback (from a recreational angler with a background in engineering and product development). I was impressed with this product from the first time I used it, and have watched the ProNav team turn it into a feature rich product that I wouldn’t go without. For a fraction of the price of an i-pilot link or MotorGuide gateway system, I have advanced GPS features that make boat control far easier and being on the water more fun. I use maps to create routes in target areas, and once a fish is on I’m fully engaged in the “catching” process, rather than multi-tasking to keep boat control in challenging conditions. The ProNav App and the partnership with Navionics gives me opportunities in the evenings or off-season to plan out and save routes and anchor points for future use. I believe this product offers features that almost any fisherman would be excited to use. If anybody has any questions about the ProNav Angler or wants to hear more about my experience with the product, please don’t hesitate to reach out. My contact info and more information can be found at http://www.pronavmarine.com/rob where you can also receive free shipping on the product.