Having the option to control your Minn Kota trolling motor with a foot pedal or remote is a gamechanger. If you need to move around your boat from time to time, a remote is an excellent addition to your accessories.
What happens if you drop your Minn Kota remote into the water? Will it float? Is that specific remote waterproof?
In this article, we will answer these questions for every Minn Kota remote!
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Does the Minn Kota Remote Float?
Minn Kota makes several different remotes for their trolling motors, electric motors, and shallow water anchors. Only specific Minn Kota remotes float. Purchasing a remote that floats could save you frustrations and heartache while on the water! You could easily drop the remote over the edge of the boat only to watch it sink to the bottom of the lake if it doesn’t float.
i-Pilot Remote: Legacy – Floats
Micro Remote: Bluetooth – Does NOT Float
i-Pilot Remote: Bluetooth- Does NOT Float
i-Pilot Link Remote: Bluetooth- Does NOT Float
CoPilot Remote: Terrova/RT Terrova – Floats
CoPilot Remote: PowerDrive/ Power V2 – Floats
Now you know which remotes float. Let’s find out which ones are waterproof.
Are Minn Kota Remotes Waterproof?
Yes, Minn Kota remotes are waterproof. All Minn Kota remotes are sealed, making them splashproof. You don’t have to worry about keeping your remote in a dry place on a boat, which is very difficult to do!
This doesn’t mean you should be careless and leave your remote soaking in water. However, it should give you peace of mind knowing it is protected if it gets wet.
Let’s find out how many remotes Minn Kota makes and which ones are waterproof and float!
How Many Remotes Does Minn Kota Make?
Minn Kota has six different remotes. Each remote connects with another Minn Kota product or has additional features and connectivity options.
- i-Pilot Remote: Legacy
- Micro Remote: Bluetooth
- i-Pilot Remote: Bluetooth
- i-Pilot Link Remote: Bluetooth
- CoPilot Remote: Terrova/RT Terrova
- CoPilot Remote: PowerDrive/ Power V2
How Many Minn Kota Remotes are Waterproof and Float?
The ideal situation would be to have a remote that floats and is waterproof but ideal situations are not always possible. All Minn Kota remotes are splash-proof, but not all will float. In the list below, you will see which ones float and are waterproof.
- i-Pilot Remote: Legacy – Waterproof and Floats
- CoPilot Remote: Terrova/RT Terrova – Waterproof and Floats
- CoPilot Remote: PowerDrive/ Power V2 – Waterproof and Floats
- Micro Remote: Bluetooth – Waterproof but Does NOT Float
- i-Pilot Remote: Bluetooth- Waterproof but Does NOT Float
- i-Pilot Link Remote: Bluetooth- Waterproof but Does NOT Float
Conclusion
If you’re going to be handling the remote often, the best practice is to put it on a lanyard. That way, if you do drop it, it will be connected to you or your boat and won’t go far. Thankfully, Minn Kota remotes are waterproof, so you don’t have to worry too much about getting them wet. However, not all of the remotes float, so do your best not to drop them over the side of the boat.
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