The iPilot is a GPS-powered remote that makes your life easier by allowing you to run your boat on auto-pilot. It has notable features such as Spot-Lock, iTracks, CoPilot and Cruise Control. Although the iPilot makes your life easier, it comes with a new set of challenges that a hand-steering and the foot-control unit doesn’t …
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Trolling motors have come far in recent years – while they used to be simple electric motors, they’re now complex machines that can help anglers with everything from navigation to anchoring. One of the biggest technological advances in this field is GPS virtual anchoring, also known as Spot-Lock if you’re a Minn Kota fan. Using …
Minn Kota is one of the top brands for trolling motors. Not only are Minn Kotas well built and durable, they also cost more than most other trolling motor brands. So if the propellers on your Minn Kota trolling motor suddenly stop working, you may be worried about the cost of repairing it or, worse, …
Buy on Amazon You’ve surely heard that Minn Kota is an awesome brand. And that their Endura C2 is perhaps the best trolling motor for inflatable boats. But how true is that? Is it worth the extra $? Or should you get a cheaper motor instead? Today, we’re answering all of these questions for you. …
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could take your trolling motor to the beach? Well, with saltwater trolling motors, you can! But here’s the catch: You do NOT want to use ordinary trolling motors for saltwater. Ever. If you do, your motor will rust up and fall apart. Instead, you should get a trolling motor …
Every inflatable boat advertises itself as “perfect for fishing.” Take a closer look though, you’ll realize that not all of them are. Dozens of inflatable “fishing” boats have ZERO features for fishermen. It’s a marketing label that manufacturers slap onto their boats to get more sales. This begs the question… Which inflatable fishing boats are …
Looking for the best remote control trolling motor? If so, you’ll come across six popular choices: Minn Kota Powerdrive Minn Kota Terrova Minn Kota Ultrex Minn Kota Ulterra Motorguide Xi5 Aquous Haswing Cayman They’re all good motors. But the big question is: Which one should YOU get? Unfortunately, most buying guides are shallow. They only …
It’s one thing to get the best trolling motor… It’s quite another to get the best trolling motor for YOU. Everyone knows Minn Kota is the top dog in the trolling motor world. They edge out even their closest competitor Motorguide. Unfortunately, their prices can be a real turn off. It gets a lot of …
It isn’t a Minn Kota if it isn’t stacked with features. Everything from fishfinders to smartphone control, Minn Kota has got it. But one particularly striking feature they have is the Digital Maximizer. This stands out due to its BOLD promise: “Digital Maximizer keeps you out on the water up to five times longer on …
Want a quality trolling motor? Get a trusted brand. You can’t go wrong with one. Speaking of trusted brands, few come close to Minn Kota and Motorguide. These are the go-to companies for the best trolling motors. But this begs the question: which is better? Both are toe-to-toe in quality… but there are a few …
Looking for a trolling motor for your inflatable boat but don’t know how to choose the right one? You’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m not only going to give you my top trolling motors for inflatable boats. I’m also going to teach you what to look for and answer some of the most …