MinnKota

Yes, we would be glad to help you with this. Please contact us for replacement parts in the U.S.A. at 1 800 227 6433. In Canada, call 1 800 263 6390.

Yes, we have an AutoPilot add-on accessory for Terrova and Riptide ST.

• You are driving a car fully accelerated. To slow down, you lift your foot off the pedal to decelerate allowing only the proper amount of gas (power) to be used. This burns less gas than the first analogy and does not heat up the brake system.
• Same theory applies to the Maximizer. Only the necessary power to go the desired speed is delivered to the motor providing extreme efficiency and longer running time.

• Extended trolling time (up to 5x longer on a single charge).
• The Digital Maximizer speed control saves valuable power over a conventional speed coil motor.
• The Digital Maximizer allows more fishing time on your battery charge, up to five times longer run time per battery charge, compared to the 5-speed switch.
• With variable speed control, the Digital Maximizer allows for proper speeds to be set and maintained while trolling lures for proper presentation.
• Virtual speed adjustments for changing conditions.
• The Digital Maxmizer allows for fine-tune speed adjustments.
• The Digital Maximizer allows the user to control boat speed more effectively in changing environments.

• Since speed coils reduce the power going to the motor, the Digital Maximizer feature was designed to eliminate this inefficient speed control method by using rapid on/off switching. The Digital Maximizer is simply a switch that turns the connection to the battery on and off 20,000 times per second.
• If “on” time is longer compared to “off,” the motor receives more power. If “off” time is longer, the motor gets less power. Since there is minimal power lost to accomplish this, the overall motor is very efficient.

UNIT IS FACTORY PRE-SET TO AUDIO MODE 2

There are three receiver audio modes available. To switch from one audio mode to another, press and hold both the INCREASE and DECREASE speed buttons on the remote down for one second. The receiver will respond with 1, 2, or 3 audible beeps indicating the corresponding receiver audio mode change.

• Audio Mode 1 = All of the normal audible sounds mentioned in this owners manual.
• Audio Mode 2 = Same as audio mode 1 plus an audible beep for speed increase / decrease and prop on/off.
• Audio Mode 3 = Same as audio mode 2 plus the prop on audible click every few seconds.

NOTE: when the corded foot pedal is in control and the propeller is on, the prop on indicator click will be heard if the receiver is set to audio mode 3.

• The CoPilot kit already has the receiver “learned” to the ID number of the remote it is packaged with.
• To “learn” the ID number of additional remotes, follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the LEARN button located on the side of the receiver (receiver will emit a continuous tone.)
2. Press any button on the remote (receiver will beep 4 times confirming that it has “learned” the ID number of the remote and that the programming is valid and complete.)
• “Re-learning” the ID number of the same remote will not overwrite previously “learned” remotes.
• If the receiver has “learned” the ID number of ten remotes, “learning” an eleventh remote will erase or over write the first “learned”
remote.
• The CoPilot allows the angler to erase all stored remote ID numbers fro the receiver. To do so, follow these steps:
1. Remove power from the receiver by unplugging the receiver from the motor.
2. Press and hold the LEARN button and power up the receiver by plugging it back into the motor. Hold the learn button down for 10 seconds.
During this time the receiver audio will emit a warble sound, slowly transitioning to a constant beep, and then shut off.
3. Release the LEARN button and the receiver will reboot. The receiver will chirp 4 times followed by a 1 second long beep indicating memory is empty. This audio pattern will occur each time the receiver powers up until a remote ID number is learned.

 Typically the batteries will last one year or at least two regular fishing seasons.

You can program up to 10 remotes with your CoPilot receiver. Programming more than 10 remotes will erase the first remotes that have been programmed.

Choosing the correct shaft length is important so that the angler’s electric motor does not cavitate, creating fish-spooking noise. The rule of thumb is that the center of the motor section should be submerged 9". In general, shaft length selection is more critical with bow-mount motors versus transom-mount motors. Most boat transoms are similar in their distance to the water, and Minn Kota’s standard transom shaft lengths should be adequate. With bow-mounted motors, there is much greater variation in shaft length requirements. Measure down from the mounting surface of the transom or bow to the water level. Add 5" to waterline measurement for fishing in rough water. Add 12" to waterline measurement for steering a hand control motor while standing. Use this measurement and the tables below to find the appropriate shaft length.

Boats do not tend to go in a straight line. Because of this, it is much easier to pull a boat than to push a boat. It is also easier to move the bow of the boat sideways compared to moving the transom. Therefore, a bow-mounted electric motor allows for much greater boat control and positioning. If quick-response boat control and positioning is what you are looking for, a Minn Kota bow-mount electric motor is a must.

View Minn Kota’s various warranty statements.

Model CR 2032 coin cell battery.

Minn Kota’s patented AutoPilot system (available on Terrova and PowerDrive V2 trolling motors) keeps you headed in the right direction by intelligently and automatically steering your boat. AutoPilot utilizes a patented, state-of-the-art compass system that locks onto a particular heading, and automatically and continuously makes adjustments to keep your boat moving in that direction.