How does spot lock trolling motor work

Virtually anchor your boat in place by pressing a button on your remote or foot pedal. The motor will automatically engage to keep you within a few feet of that position at all times compensating for any wind andor current. At this point the fisherman leaves it alone and can focus attention to other things. 29012019 The improved Minnkota spot lock came out in 2017 which has bluetooth and the white heading sensor puck so youll want to look for that model of Minnkota. When I approach an area Im going to fish I cut the Honda 250 off and deploy the electric motor automatically with the push of a button on my controller. It is like being anchored without an actual anchor.

When the spot-lock button is pressed the brain of the trolling motor coordinates the steering and motor speed to maintain the current GPS position.

Just point the motor head in the direction you want to travel hit a button and your boat will stay on that course while your motor corrects for wind waves and current. Store up to 16 different spot lock positions. The jog feature is extremely worthwhile imo worth the price of a newer unit or maybe an xi5. It also cushions the motor and auto aligns itself when stowing to lie flat on the mount. Not familiar with the Motor Guide version but Minnkota has two versions. Furthermore you can use the Jog function to shift the spot lock 5 feet in whatever direction you like. 17052020 If you want to drive the boat via trolling motor than mount at the bow. 27052019 In the past month Ive helped a couple of dozen people who are having accuracy issues with the Spot-Lock feature on newer Minn Kota Bluetooth trolling motor. The motor will automatically engage to keep you within a few feet of that position at all times compensating for any wind andor current. When I approach an area Im going to fish I cut the Honda 250 off and deploy the electric motor automatically with the push of a button on my controller. Win A New Humminbird And Minn Kota Outfit For Your Boat.