Co-Pilot vs Foot Pedal - Thoughts?

[BobT]

I've been considering getting a co-pilot for my Minn Kota Powerdrive. Opinions welcome.

Thanks,

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

I run a copilot on mine and love it. No more foot pedal for me. I do have the auto pilot too though. That helps a lot because less steering is needed in the first place.

[CaptainMusky]

Go co pilot and don't look back. If you have a v2 model and can opt for I pilot go that route if money allows.

I love using the copilot and you have the pedal as a backup. Just attach to your belt loop and make fine adjustments. And you can sit anywhere in the boat.

[Esox_Magnum]

I run the Terrova with I Pilot so I can use both, I cast 90% of the time so the pedal gets most the use but the remote is handy for minute speed adjustments and anchor lock when a fish is hooked, or I want a nap For walleye trolling I use the remote most though, if I had to choose for my style I would stay with the pedal...

[Cheers]

walleye fishing I never use the foot pedal. The hand held control is the best by far . Casting for muskies the foot control is the way to go

[BobT]

Go co pilot and don't look back. If you have a v2 model and can opt for I pilot go that route if money allows.

I love using the copilot and you have the pedal as a backup. Just attach to your belt loop and make fine adjustments. And you can sit anywhere in the boat.

You can still keep the foot pedal attached too? I thought it would be one or the other. There are times when I think it might be handy to be able to use my foot control so my hands remain free. My brother-in-law agrees with you guys. Said it was the best money spent in a long while.

Thanks for the input.

[TruthWalleyes]

If you have a V2, i have copilot sitting on my desk, $50.

[BoxMN]

One more vote for co-pilot. Since we have had one (2001?...) the pedal has sat waiting for emergency use. Has not happened yet.

[RebelSS]

And one more vote...haven't used my foot pedal in 5 years since I bought the co-Pilot.

[MikeG3Boat]

I will throw another vote in for co-pilot. I never could get the hang of the pedal anyway.

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

@ Bob T: Yes, with the copilot on a Powerdrive model you can still use the foot pedal. Not so with the ipilot though unless you have the Terrova.

[Genofish]

co-pilot, yes you can keep pedal connected but can only run motor with either pedal or remote (one has to be off to use the other) a nice feture I use it the adubile click noise when the motor is turning, its great for others in the boat to know when we are moving

[amateurfishing]

i just picked a used minn kota unit with 2 remotes & foot pedal for 3 bills thru an online seller. cant wait to get on boat & test drive

[TruthWalleyes]

i just picked a used minn kota unit with 2 remotes & foot pedal for 3 bills thru an online seller. cant wait to get on boat & test drive

That will be a nice upgrade for you. What size did you get?

[amateurfishing]

55lbs, i know its an older model at least 7-8 years old but in perfect working order and a good start for me

[TruthWalleyes]

That will work great for you.

[amateurfishing]

That will work great for you.

thx for your thoughts, greatly appreciated