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Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Minn Kota®: Anywhere. Anytime.Deploy-Assist LeverPuts you in motion and in pursuit of fish, quickly and easily. Simply depress the lever to deploy the motor and you're ready to go. When it's time to move, it stows easily and securely -- ready for action again as soon as you are.Ergonomically Designed Foot PedalOffers precise speed adjustment, right/left steering, and both momentary and constant on/off. Features the industry's highest IP68 waterproof rating and an 18' cord.Wireless Foot Pedal System AccessoryPlug-n-play design for PowerDrive V2 (and Riptide SP) bow-mount motors. Wireless foot pedal gives you the freedom to fish anywhere on the boat. Pedal functions include left/right steering, speed up/down, and motor on/off. Receiver attaches to the right side-plate of trolling motor mount and includes plug to allow corded foot pedal to be used in conjunction with the wireless pedal. System is programmable to allow multiple foot pedals and/or CoPilot™ remotes to be ''learned'' (up to 10 total, sold separately).Digital Maximizer™ TechnologyUp to five times longer run time on a single charge. By controlling the draw of power at variable speeds, Digital Maximizer eliminates wasted energy, extends battery life, and gives you more time on the water. AutoPilot™PowerDrive V2 with AutoPilot gives you unparalleled navigational control. Point the motor in the direction you want to travel, activate the AutoPilot button, and you're set. The patented compass in AutoPilot keeps your boat traveling on course, even through heavy wind or chop.

Average Customer Rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2 out of 5
3 of 5 (60%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Great Choice, October 30, 2009
By MMoore from Antioch,

Advantages: Design, Durability, Features, Value for money

"I chose this model because of the different style foot pedal and the 24V power. I like the side to side steering layout on the pedal rather than the rocker style of the others. I always seamed to turn the boat in windy conditions when I lost my balence with that type. The power button is in the middle of this one which makes it nice in one way. I think it could be a little bit higher so you can feel it better to differenciate it from the steering buttons on each side of it. Every once in a while I'll turn the motor instead of hitting the power button. I think I'll try putting something on top of it to make it stand out better. That would be my only complaint. I Love it."

What is your gender?: Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro?: Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities?: Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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Review 2 for Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Not what I expected., October 1, 2009
By ProTim from Kentucky

Disadvantages: Difficult to use, Performance, Quality, this unit seemed to have a mind of it's own.

"The quick deploy is quick alright, if you don't mind the head of the trolling motor slamming into the bracket. And to retract the trolling motor, you must manually grab the head of ther trolling motor and lock into place. On my 1st fishing trip using this trolling motor, it seemed to have a mind of it's own, It would turn by itself and engage the motor..and no, it wasn't on auto pilot."

What is your gender?: Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro?: Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities?: Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: No
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Review 3 for Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Disappointing, May 26, 2009
By fishfann from Missouri

Advantages: Features
Disadvantages: Performance, Quality

"There was a problem early on with the motor responding to the foot pedal. You could hear the click but first no response to steering and eventually it quit altogether. After five trips for warranty repair, it just died again after the warranty has expired. I spent almost as much time hauling to and from servicing as I did using it to fish.

When it did work, the auto pilot was great but the universal sonar never got tested after the first year since my old depth finder quit...at least I always thought it was the depthfinder.

This was the previous model with 80 lb thrust but it just turned two last August.
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What is your gender?: Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro?: Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities?: Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: No
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Review 4 for Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
This is a great trolling motor!!!, July 21, 2008
By GoGettem from thomasville ga

"I can't say enough. This is the best trolling motor I have ever owned. It works great in the windest condition's and performs excellent in normal weather. No vibrations, cuts through the biggest lilly pads, easy to control!"

What is your gender?: Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro?: Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities?: Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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Review 5 for Minn Kota® PowerDrive™ V2 Bow-Mount Trolling Motors with AutoPilot™

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
GREAT VALUE & QUALITY, May 20, 2008
By MXDAD from BOULDER CITY, NV

"PURCHASED THIS MOTOR 2 YEARS AGO AND MOUNTED IT ON THE FRONT OF MY 21' SKI BOAT USING THE MINN KOTA QUICK DETACH KIT. HAVE NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THE QUALITY AND RELIABILITY OF THE UNIT. GREAT BATTERY LIFE WITH 24V SYSTEM."

What is your gender?: Male
What type of products do you most often purchase from Bass Pro?: Fishing
How frequently do you spend time doing outdoor activities?: Often
Would you recommend this product as a gift?: Yes
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