Short version:

Awesome, buy one, that's it.

Long version:

- Note that the V2 Powerdrive w/i-pilot does NOT come with a foot pedal (uses remote only). You need the Terrova to get the pedal also. Depending on how you will use it, this could be a big deal or not. You cannot vertical jig properly for instance, using two rods with no foot pedal. Using one rod, it was actually easier to use the remote than a foot pedal.

- Overall very easy, simple to use.

- Spot Lock (virtual anchor) is an incredible tool. I used it to hold us under the edge of a bridge in wind and current and it performed well. I also used it when we tried to vertical jig and hit a school of fish. It would be incredibly useful for jigging reefs, or working shorelines. This feature alone is worth the price of the unit in my opinion.

- I did not have time to fully test the tracking feature. From what I did do, it would work awesome for any pulling upstream or trolling. There was not enough current to really give it a good test vertical jigging. Again, I doubt you would be able to use two rods effectively without the foot pedal. The track can be created with the bowmount stowed. The cruise control feature maintained speed accurately.

Overall if you jig, fish rivers, cast cranks, pull rigs, troll, or God forbid cast shorelines for muskie or bass (does that cover everyone?) this unit will give you more time with your lures in the water, and less time dropping anchor, or trying to fish and manuver at the same time.

- I have no affiliation with Minn-Kota, this is just my personal opinion.

Send me half the money the i-pilot costs and I will delete my post and hit you in the head with a brick erasing all memory of reading it, all the while saving you money.

Seriously, it's the schizzle. And when you order it, tell them Dave sent you. They will have absolutely no idea what you are talking about, but if enough people do it, maybe I can get a free ballcap.

Also worth noting, you can have extra remotes, so if you are in the back of the boat and your partner running the bowmount falls in, you have your own remote so you can keep fishing.