Minn Kota i-Pilot Autopilot Modes Explained: Advanced vs Legacy

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October 2, 2021: Selecting the best autopilot mode for your application can make fishing easier.
Beginning around 2017, Minn Kota introduced 'Advanced Autopilot' to their i-Pilot system. In this video I will explain the differences between Advanced Autopilot and Legacy Autopilot. I will also show you how to change between the autopilot modes by using your i-Pilot remote control.
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[@fredsunman1740]

After three years of fighting Auto-pilot you gave me what I needed in a consise easy to understand demonstration. THANK YOU!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I fully understand and sympathize with the struggle. I've been there before, also. I'm glad to hear this helped you out. Happy fishing, and thank you for watching!

[@edf9992]

Thank you, that advanced cruise was driving me nuts!

[@gm1937]

Excellent video and I have a quick question please. I plan to install a bow mounted Minnkota trolling motor on the back or stern of my boat. It will not fit in the front with my rail and other stuff. My question is, if the trolling motor turns left, the boat will go right, and if the motor goes right, the boat will go left. But if you are following a recorded track or set your ipilot to take you to a waypoint, would the trolling motor adjust the boats direction to take you to your spot? Would a heading sensor help at all in this regard?

[@ralphwaltrts5994]

I've always wondered what that advanced or legacy mode was for. You made it very clear, and I found through your video that I would more than likely prefer the legacy mode. I had it in the advanced mode and was experiencing abrupt changes when drifting which was very aggravating to me. Thank you so much for your video. Keep them kayaking buddy

[@chaguie07171959]

Thank you SO MUCH! I was having a problem with keeping my boat straight for crappie longlining trolling and my lines were getting tangled up while the autopilot was engaged. Thank God for you, I was able to change my Minn Kota Terrova autopilot mode from advance to legacy following your God sent tips. Hopefully, this will solve my crappie longlining trolling woes. God bless you and your family!

[@kobyhubbs6105]

I’ve hated my new I-pilot because of the overcorrection. Thank you so much. I just walked out to the boat and changed the settings in less than 60 seconds. Can’t wait to hit the water and try it out!!!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I definitely feel your pain. I was ready to pull mine off the boat before I changed this setting. I'm glad it helped you out.

[@CruzWilson-jg5bu]

Yours is the first ipilot video i've seen that SHOWS THE BUTTONS TO PUSH. THANK YOU for taking your time with your presentation. Great format, you just earned a new subscriber.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@hammertime1204]

Thanks for taking the time out to make this video. It’s people like you that make some other peoples lives easier and a lot more fun.Thanks again

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I hope it helped you out

[@joshuahall4082]

Good job breaking things down you're a natural instructor

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you. I greatly appreciate your comments. I hope this video helped you out.

[@RyanBrown-fp3vk]

This is the video I needed. Fighting wind, heavy tides, and boat chop had mine all confused. Manual steering was fine. This is going to fix it I am sure! Thank you.

[@richardhoffman5817]

Great tip! Solved my erratic steering instantly by changing to the Legacy mode.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Awesome! I'm glad it helped you out. It was driving me nuts when mine was doing it so I feel your pain.

[@richardhoffman5817]

Exactly. I had a Terrova on my older boat since 2018 and never had a problem. This one is brand new on a new boat and thought it was defective. Your tip corrected the problem on my next trip out. Thanks again! Rick

[@lisastoner4639]

used legacy mode on the Detroit river. 15 Knot current. just to keep the boat facing north. then it was just speed. still challenging... But makes jig control doable... great video.

[@chadherfel1500]

Just did this while trolling for cats right now ! Ty!! Subbed!

[@dalelanger3355]

Thanks, just upgraded from Power Drive to Terrova and wondered why Autopilot seemed so much different. Will give Legacy a try and see if it feels more “normal”. I assume it operates like the old Power Drive.

[@stoneygreek]

Thanks. I just ordered mine and will be mostly trolling in lake Erie or Detroit river. Important info.

[@kimchildress7067]

Thanks you really help me out I'm just starting out with the I polt motor I will keep watching you to I learn how to use it

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks! I've actually got a few more I pilot videos in the works to be out in the near future.

[@HooksandHammocks]

Just switched mine to legacy couple trips ago and working on a video for it. You beat me to it!! I prefer the legacy mode as well it is also much quieter on that setting.

[@davethefisherman2691]

Simple. To the point. Thx for the video

[@tfisadog5260]

Thank You very much for this video. I didn't need the advance/Legacy but now I know how to get in the thing. I was missing the Check mark is the enter button. But now I can use the advance /Legacy to better track my boat.

[@edwinchan19590125]

It's very helpful video! Thanks!

[@shawnsinacola5835]

Just saw your video. Can’t wait to try this out on the Detroit river. Just upgraded from a Terrova to an Ulterra. Last 2 trips, boat was going everywhere. Thought it might be the gps puck. I know it had the arrow with lines on the side. I just switched it to Legacy mode.

[@jr53796]

Great video. That explains a lot of things when fishing in the wind and my motor started doing crazy things. I will change that setting and it should help out. Thanks

[@soobz]

Cheers on the video. I'd like to know how to use manual adjustments, particularly for river fishing.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I can do that for you. I will have that out in an upcoming video real soon

[@393FORDSTROKER]

Good to know, will def try this next trip cheers

[@terryschake9440]

Thank you for your quick response.

[@Theloveoffishing7448]

Great explanation! Thank you Sir!

[@SnowTiger45]

I'm interested in learning "what benefit if any" is there for using the "Advanced" Mode ? It doesn't seem to be of much use UNLESS there is No Wind and/or you must stay on a specific line to navigate to where you are going. Can someone please tell me if there are any specific benefits to using the Advanced Mode ? Thanks in Advance. PS> Thank you The Weekend Angler for this short, concise video that clearly and easily defines the difference between these two modes and the advantage of using Legacy Mode.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who uses the advanced mode as well.

[@jasonbrisco]

Legacy is the only choice... autopilot blows unless there is zero wind and current... thanks for the explanation.

[@skullrushfishin]

Just picked up the minn Kota terrova today

[@sioutdoors1839]

Great video. Learned something today. Gonna try legacy mode next time out.

[@joellunde9060]

Two things to add: 1) If you program your remote without turning your motor on it will appear to work but when you turn your motor on it will go back to the previous setting the next time you power your motor on. You MUST turn your motor on before changing the setting. 2) To tell which mode you are currently in look at the screen of your remote while underway. If you see an "N" with an arrow under it you are in Legacy mode. if you see an "|N|" and an arrow with lines on both sides you are in Advanced mode.

[@robertspeakman8107]

Good trip. I had my on the the wrong setting on Lak Erie on my 690 Ranger now what I did wrong Thanks

[@phillamoore157]

VERY helpful....thank you!

[@rippinglipsadventures]

I wonder if there is a more immediate and temporary way to disengage the auto pilot and set it to legacy while in the middle of an iTrack? We have ice right now, or I'd be testing this myself. This has been an issue for me in higher winds on the lake before. Thanks for the info. It's the first I've heard of it before. I made a video on how to launch my boat with my iPilot remote and Ulterra, but I wouldn't have known about his fix. It's never been a big issue, but I could see it on a river moreso.

[@rippinglipsadventures]

I noticed that when I'm on an iTrack, the rear of the boat tends to get blown around more. When I get to the end of the track and continue on the heading autopilot has me going toward, the boat's rear end will definitely straighten out instantly if I recall it correctly. So maybe in iTrack it uses the latest version of autopilot and on a course heading, it is set to "legacy" already for my Minn Kota.

[@fishingwithhonor2520]

Thank you for sharing! 🐟

[@DoubleTFishing]

Great information, thanks for sharing!!

[@boosted2809]

Thank you so much brother!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You are quite welcome I'm glad it helped

[@raystomberski4480]

Thank you for your helpful instructions

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks! I hope it helped you out.

[@reddragon3787]

Wow, it helps a lot for me

[@lukefraley7005]

Great explanation

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks!

[@scottgarbs7761]

Big help. Thank you

[@terryschake9440]

Should the I-pilot be in advanced or legacy mode when following contour?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Advanced would probably be better when following contours

[@infinitesolutions2602]

Ma sha Allah. Alhamdulillah.

[@jwfishing1872]

Here's my scenario: no wind, in legacy autopilot, cruise control set 1.4mph. I found at times when I'd use my left or right adjustment keys it would cause the motor to speed up rapidly to say 1.8 before settling back down after a minute or so. It wouldn't do it all the time just every now and then. I wonder if this is normal. It did it with essentially no wind or very little wind.

[@steveodonnell2921]

Excellent video. Thanks

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you!

[@ClearviewOutdoors]

You nailed it, great video!!!

[@CatfishWeekly]

Another great tip Josh

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thanks, Lyle!

[@FishinwithThaChad]

Gonna have to try this out. I didn't know they had more than one

[@brucejarrell5707]

Outstanding

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you!

[@cspot12]

This drove me nuts as well until I found out there was a legacy mode. Advanced is ok if trolling at high speed but not at the speeds we do for catfish.

[@sep649]

Good stuff

[@TheRodFather5913]

Awesome bro!! I love this t motor!! It feels like cheating lol Tight lines my friend, grest video!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're not kidding. I've used the copilot remote for several years and had convinced myself that I didn't need I pilot. It's a total game changer once you start learning all the things you can do with it. Tight lines!

[@TheRodFather5913]

@@TheWeekendAngler no doubt bro!! Also saves the lower back from pulling ancor lol

[@gregjones3453]

Thanks for sharing👍

[@CatfishandCrappie]

Great Info Josh!

[@tarikjackson7287]

I was trying to link it to a hummingbird helix 9 but can't seem to even pull up the graphs

[@LongIslandLethals]

Thanks so much 👍

[@davidellis2661]

Perfect

[@marcustrigg3036]

That helped!

[@dennisorozco-k4j]

Thanks brother

[@GreenwellFishing]

Just got a new remote and forgot about legacy mode, just switched it

[@mocreekfishing5366]

nice job Josh👍

[@michaelhull63]

How do you get the LOCKED mode off

[@oliviern5]

Hello, how to do this without big remote ?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I'm really not sure it can be done without the big remote. Possibly using the smartphone app.

[@stevegraver7186]

Thanks .

[@brucejackson2569]

It had two services under warranty third will be on me

[@Austin_Torres]

Great video do either of these modes require a gps puck? Currently have i-Pilot on my kayak. It’s over correcting so I’d like it to calm down. Thanks in advance just subscribed I’m also a content Creator here on you tube? Feel free to Check out

[@TheWeekendAngler]

No, both modes can function without the GPS Puck. What the Puck does is enable a feature called spot lock jog. I actually have a Puck that I need to install and will be doing a video to explain the jog feature once I do.