2017 Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 (BT) I pilot upgrade?

[TheRodFather]

I really hope I didn't make a several hundred dollar mistake here.

 

I bought a 2017 Powerdrive V2 70lb (bluetooth) with the intention of stepping up to the I-pilot upgrade down the road.  But I am having trouble finding the I pilot upgrade that is compatible with the 2017.  All of the kits I see are for 2016 or older Powerdrives.  The 2017 powerdrives are sold with I pilot already installed, so I know it can be done, but I didn't opt for that, figuring I would get out on the water, then upgrade when I was ready.

 

Please oh please tell me I didn't screw myself.

 

TRF

[Scott F]

Why don't you call Minn Kota to get the answer?

[TheRodFather]

I will tomorrow, I was just hoping somebody on BR had an answer and could ease my fears.

[TheRodFather]

Just wanted to update any others looking for an answer to this, Minn Kota does have the I-pilot upgrade kit for the 2017 Powerdrive.  You have to order it by phone, or as a "service" part on their website.  No idea why the kit isn't out there on the internet from third parties.  Maybe because the motor is pretty new, or maybe because most 2017 units out there are already I-pilots, and not legacy motors that were out there before I-pilot was introduced?

 

Anywho, I was relieved to hear that, I will definitely be ordering one soon.

 

TRF

[Chandler]

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On 9/18/2017 at 10:07 AM, TheRodFather said:

Just wanted to update any others looking for an answer to this, Minn Kota does have the I-pilot upgrade kit for the 2017 Powerdrive.  You have to order it by phone, or as a "service" part on their website.  No idea why the kit isn't out there on the internet from third parties.  Maybe because the motor is pretty new, or maybe because most 2017 units out there are already I-pilots, and not legacy motors that were out there before I-pilot was introduced?

 

Anywho, I was relieved to hear that, I will definitely be ordering one soon.

 

TRF

How much was it?