Min Kota Auto Pilot Electric Motors
Submitted by timboon on Thu, 2011-07-21 06:16
Fishwrecked Crew,
I`m thinking about using a Bow mounted Elec Motor with Auto Pilot ( stationary anchoring GPS system ) on my Quintrex WB Dory when out and about bottom bouncing. Has anybody used one of the new GPS Min Kotas in a boat my size at sea. Am i dreaming here or am I on a winner? What sort of thrust would I need to maintain position in a light breeze and current and what sort of $$ would I have to pay for one??
Appreciate your replies
Timboon
Ryan C
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interesting concept!
i think it could work, i've heard about the positioning system on the new elec motors, but someone on here will know more about it!, sounds good though! cheers
squidvicious1
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high sided tinnie will need
high sided tinnie will need the 55HP ( :) ) it will use alot of power if the wind and current are up. they aren't cheap either.
Peter.
wade stenhouse
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My mate has one for sale its
My mate has one for sale its brand new in the box still comes with circuit breaker and quick release bracket also he is chasing $2000 it is exactly wat ur after
Likc
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Dam it. I was thinking about
Dam it. I was thinking about exactly the same thing few days back. It comes in 55lb not HP. There is a link with price. But not sure how is it hooked up with the GPS. ??
EDIT: http://www.bla.com.au/index.php?fn=productGroupView&dId=1&id=1865&eId=10&sId=28a748cdef5024f8abb9f71bb1d92826
wade stenhouse
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It has a built in gps system
It has a built in gps system in the unit itself. 55lb is pretty powerful on a tinny it should scoot around no worries I think they retail for around $2300 in the shops
wade stenhouse
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Yerp that's the one but u
Yerp that's the one but u also need to add the i_pilot accessory which is another $800 but my mates one comes with the ipilot already so you would be getting a good deal
damo6230
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Got the Minn Kota Terrova RT805ST 24V 80lb i-pilot Kota myself
Wouldn't ever fish without it
Get the i-pilot version, spot lock is killer and perfect for sitting over bommies .
It is available in the 12V kota.
Power is determined by weather/tide and given you dont suffer the same 9m tides here, power will last for ages. I get two days of solid use out of mine.
Get it from CH Smith Marine in Collingwood in Melb as they have the best price in Australia by far (beats Wade's price by hundreds).
Get the longest shaft as possible to compensate for swell.
Dont get the foot peddle as the remote is good.
You will need a battery and recharger.
The worst part is I'm always stuck driving the kota as the deckies are to busy smashing the fish..... ha ha
And dont forget the track recording features