Shloim Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hi folks, was thinking of adding IPilot to my Powerdrive V2 and noticed that I lose my foot peddle?.... But I don't wanna lose my foot peddle..... There is apparently a cordless foot peddle is there not? Thoughts on this as remote only control is not gonna fly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 That's the problem with adding iPilot to the Powerdrive units. It sucks that you lose the pedal control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 That's the problem with adding iPilot to the Powerdrive units. It sucks that you lose the pedal control. Sucks bad. I'd put it on mine in a heartbeat if could still use the foot pedal. I can't stand the hand controlled remote. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iFish4real Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just take a while to get used to it. I like mine. Gives you control from anywhere in the boat, even from shore ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just take a while to get used to it. I like mine. Gives you control from anywhere in the boat, even from shore ) I'm with ^^^^^^^ Way easier with the remote, remember, with the gps autopilot ( if your unit was not auto pilot before) you hardly have to make any adjustments as the motor holds you on a heading, unlike motors without that which if left alone will steer you in a circle, I set my heading and every now and again press left or right, I use the spot lock more often than I do steering, hell you can even set the speed you want with cruise control and it compensates for wind and current on the go....and I can move around the boat at will without worrying about where i'm going, just concentrate on my FISHING...foot pedal?????.......MEH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shloim Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Well I'm still just as confused. Except now I guess I can start getting my head around it. The pros outweigh the cons on this one I think.... plus a buddy in the biz just just told me I can hook a unit up and try it out for a couple weeks as long as I can return it perfectly packaged.Hard to say no there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I got both with my terra nova but have never even tried the foot pedal. I don't think you'll miss it. Embrace the remote. Have fun with the new toy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.mech Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I put the Autopilot on a Powerdrive V2 a few years ago and never ever missed the footpedal. I've had 2 terrovas since and the footpedals have never been plugged in. You'll find you don't need to adjust hardly at all if you use the Autopilot mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 so after the ipilot upgrade on the pd v2 units, you can't upgrade to the ipilot foot pedal for it, not a compatible plug in? or we're saying only the old v2 pedal is no longer compatible after the upgrade? I started out with the terrova, so this is news to me but will pass it along to buddy who is talking about upgrading....imo I need both the foot pedal and the remote, I could never give up the foot pedal entirely, just depends on the style of fishing any given day....days where I'm primarily casting out of the bow, I prefer to use the foot pedal still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I run a motor guide with a hand fob and foot pedal. I have the foot pedal up front to use while I am fishing and anchor lock. The hand fob is for the person in the rear of the boat to use when I am distracted. It works out well I could lose the foot pedal easily and just use 2 fobs. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.mech Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Unless something has changed in the last couple of years, once you put the i-Pilot or the Co-pilot wireless on the Powerdrive units, you lose the ability to plug in a foot pedal. You can use both on the Terrova's. Edited April 19, 2017 by G.mech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Sucks bad. I'd put it on mine in a heartbeat if could still use the foot pedal. I can't stand the hand controlled remote. S. Trust me Sinker, I know how you fish and you will NEVER miss the foot pedal and embrace the i-Pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 I have used ipilot many times and cant stand no foot pedal. Its like a bad habit i cant break. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 those foot pedals for the powerdrive are junk anyway...got 3 in the garage only one may work lol I love the ipilot remote is a lil large for my liking but works like a charm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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