Is iPilot and Pinpoint GPS independent of GPS/Fishfinder

[gpnfish]

All,

 

I'm looking at buying a bow mounted trolling motor for my boat this Spring and I want to get one with "Spot Lock" or "Anchor Lock".  I'm looking at either MotorGuide Xi5 or Minn Kota Terrova, but I just want to confirm (via a perhaps silly question) that the GPS functions in these motors operate independent of the fishfinder.  I have a Garmin Echomap UHD 93sv console mounted, but was hoping I didn't have to worry about having to interface it to the motor.

 

Secondarily, I notice that these two motors seem to come standard without wireless or wired foot pedals, using the handheld remotes instead.  Anybody have pros and cons about that?  I don't want a cable driven control, even though it may be super responsive.  My fishfinder is console mounted, and I'm not planning on mounting a fishfinder up front.  I have a center console and usually fish from center or rear of boat, so I like the idea of controlling the motor from one of those two places.

 

Thanks, Gary

 

[Russ E]

The motor has its own GPS.

Spotlock accuracy has nothing to do with a fish finder.

The purpose of linking a fish finder and a trolling motor is the ability to follow a pre recorded path or go to a specific coordinate saved on the fish finder.

[jbsoonerfan]

The Terrova has a foot pedal, but you could just use the remote if you would like.

[Michigander]

I use the fob controller instead of the wireless foot pedal on my Xi5. It is inconvenient in that I have to take my hand off the reel to make a course correction but it means that I don't have to deal with Motorguide's foot pedal which leaves a lot to be desired in response time.

[K1500]

On 2/8/2021 at 9:15 AM, Michigander said:

I use the fob controller instead of the wireless foot pedal on my Xi5. It is inconvenient in that I have to take my hand off the reel to make a course correction but it means that I don't have to deal with Motorguide's foot pedal which leaves a lot to be desired in response time.

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