How Does Spot Lock Trolling Motor Work?

Spot-Lock works by creating an Arrival Circle around the Spot-Lock that the motor will attempt to stay within. The motor is kept in the Arrival Circle by Spot- Lock.

Is a Spot-Lock trolling motor worth it?

It’s a game-changer when it comes to fishing. More time is spent fishing and less time is spent fighting the wind and current if you have the ability to anchor. You want to make sure that you get the best spot-lock motor for your situation, because not all gps systems are the same.

How does Ipilot Spot-Lock work?

The location of the motor is what determines Spot-Lock. The boat will move when there are outside forces. The motor will be maintained on the Spot-Lock location even if the boat is in a different position.

Does Spot-Lock need GPS?

Spot-Lock is only available with a boat that has aGPS capabilities. Spot-Lock can be activated by pressing a button on your foot pedal, hand tiller, or remote.

Do You Need I-pilot for Spot-Lock?

The answer is not true. Spot-lock is part of the i-Pilot system.

 

Does Spot-Lock scare fish?

If you’re fishing in shallow water, such as shallow bay or mud flat, a spot lock troll motor is not the best option since it will tend to hit mud and vegetation from the bottom, which will scare fish.

Will Minn Kota Spot-Lock work without heading sensor?

The Min Kota Heading Sensor is used by some people. The only thing needed is the Jog feature of Spot Lock, that’s what I was told. The regular spot lock does not work without it.

How do you set a Minn Kota Spot-Lock?

If you want to engage Spot-Lock, begin by engaging Spot-Lock. The Spot- Lock location is 5 feet away from the current location if you use the Speed Down, Speed Up, and Steer Left buttons.

Can I put Spot-Lock on any trolling motor?

It is important to point out that spot locks can be used with freshwater and salty water troll boats.

Can you add Spot-Lock to an existing trolling motor?

Both i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link upgrade kits are available from Minn Kota. The kits are easy to install and give you all the features of the i-Pilot gps system.

What size trolling motor do I need for a 20 foot boat?

You can begin to think about a 36-volt system for your boat if it’s in the range of 18 to 20 feet. There is enough power in a 24v trolly motor to deal with any situation. The best motor for this size of bass boat is a 60′′ shaft that has 80 lbs of thrust.

How does Spot-Lock work on Minn Kota?

Spot-Lock works by creating an Arrival Circle around the Spot-Lock that the motor will attempt to stay within. The motor is kept in the Arrival Circle by Spot- Lock.

 

What is the difference between Ipilot and I pilot link?

I-Pilot and i-Pilot Link are not the same. The i-Pilot system has a wireless remote that can be used to operate it. The i-Pilot Link system has all the features of the i-Pilot models but also has the ability to communicate with a fish finder.

Can you upgrade a trolling motor to Spot-Lock?

If your trolly motor does not have an anchor lock, you can upgrade it with a kit. The spot-lock feature is included in the kit. The MotorGuide PinpointGPS Module and MotorGuide PinpointGPSRemote are included in the kit.

How many amp hours do I need for a 30lb thrust trolling motor?

The Minn Kota Endura C2 30 Freshwater Transom Mounted Trolling Motor (30″ Shaft) model takes 32 Amps per hour to get 30 lbs of thrust, but this one can do 30 lbs of thrust in about 18 Amps per hour.

Can you run a trolling motor without a circuit breaker?

It is important to use a circuit breaker when installing a motor. Refer to the Minn Kota table. There is a 60-amp circuit breaker that should be used for motors.