Sweet, That's GOOD info!!! I really missed info that in my manual. I will definitely start doing that myself. Last thing I want to do is wrap an expensive tm around the bow of my boat!

The Terrova must tilt to deploy so what I did is use a velcro strap that attached to my bow decking. I rap the strap over the shaft of the tmotor when it is in the stowed position. This eliminates the possibility of deployment and didnt cost much money.

I've only used mine on the lake twice and the one thing I would recommend is to head into the wind when your searching for fish. Engaging spot lock with the wind at your back will allow the boat the turn with the bow facing the wind.. If you were over a brush pile you might move completely off it. If your facing the wind you stay right on top. I threw a marker right in front of the boat engaged spot lock and I eventually had to pull it out because it stayed so close I thought it would get caught on the trolling motor prop. Of course you can circle around and so forth and get creative but I found facing the wind works for me. Good luck!

I bought a new pontoon in January, had the dealer install a Terrova, IPilot, Wireless, it is an incredible help. It does everything it advertises, I agree spot lock is great. We may be listening to live music at the Harbor in Rockwall, fishing a windy point, or watching the grandkids swim, or even take a nap on the pontoon's couch, I never have to drop an anchor. I just engage the spot lock and it manages the problem of keeping us in one spot. Or program it to fun a set path along a bank or hover around a hump. No problems.

ordered my 80# Terrova with I-pilot...$1,022 shipped

I cant wait to get home and set everything up.

hey for you guys that are using a humminbird unit with your terrova, here is a good link about how to run the transducer cable.

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishing-e...ucer-mount.html

Hey Terry, dont let your neighbor see it, cuz he will drool all over it. LOL!

I can go way back in my memory of fishing stuff i have bought since my first hula popper when i was 9, this trolling motor is one of the most useful fishing tools I have ever had.

Who has the best price on em that you found ???

shut-up-and-fish on here sells them direct. best price i found when i got mine. and he's a cool dude.

Got to PK this afternoon, took the boat out for awhile and watched my Beloved and grandson ride jet skis, pushed spot lock, wow this thing is awesome. Can't wait to try it actually fishing tonight.

Not meaning to intrude, but I have a slightly used one (1 time) available if you know anybody interested:

http://austin.craigslist.org/boa/2529370074.html

Have any of you guys had an issue where the Anchor feature shuts off on its own? The other day I had to reset it multiple times, the anchor was set then I noticed I would start to drift, looked at the remote and the "A" was gone, hit the button again and it engaged again. Any thoughts?

No problems so far.

I got mine installed with minimal problems and have been to the lake with it twice so far. It works just as well as everyone says. I love it. I havent been able to use all the features yet, like pathing, but the spot lock is amazing.

I was really surprised at how well it does with even with a medium to high wind. Also, as someone previously stated, the battery consumption is very low.

I installed mine with the quick release mount and the toughest part was actually just figuring out the best spot to place it. It didnt seem like I had a perfect spot to put it where I could get the proper over-hang for when in use and also have it in a good position when stowed where it didnt take up space in the boat and where it didnt stick out the side of the boat too much. The spot I finally ended up chosing seems to be working out well so far, so I am pleased.

awesome. welcome to the iPilot club! i personally dont use the tracking feature very much. the spot lock and the advanced auto pilot are the two best things since sliced bread and canned beer.

one thing i have figured out is that when u go to spot lock, it gives you the option to save three different spots as A, B or C. when u first hit auto lock, there will be a blinking A which is the que for you to change it to B or C. while the A is blinking, the spot-lock hasnt engaged and you are still drifting. to compensate for that 5-7 seconds, i have gotten into the habit of goosing it to full speed with the "rabbit" button on the remote for about 2-3 seconds into the wind THEN hitting auto lock. that seems to compensate for that short delay. other than that, mine works flawlessly. if only they made a self deploy option so i wouldnt have to go to the front of the boat every time.....how lazy is that

and if somehow the self-deploy option could also reach into the ice box and grab me a frosty beverage