Minn Kota re-invented Spot-Lock

by Minn Kota on 30 Jan 2017 Minn Kota is excited to unveil significant enhancements to the ground-breaking Spot-Lock electronic GPS anchor, a key feature of the new i-Pilot®, and i-Pilot® Link™ systems. Advancements in hardware, software, and communications allow anglers to remain actively locked onto their spot with the push of a button, bringing un-rivalled precision to 21st-century boat control.

“Minn Kota has consistently maintained a culture of innovation and continuous improvements to our products with the angler always in mind. After the launch of i-Pilot, which brought the revolutionary benefits of Spot-Lock to anglers, we did not stop,” said Shaun Clancy, Minn Kota Brand Manager. “Through this commitment, we’ve reinvented Spot-Lock to make it the most accurate electronic GPS anchor ever.”

Anglers will immediately notice that the reinvented Spot-Lock electronic GPS anchor holds the boat in position with unmatched precision and consistency.

“One of my favourite features of both the i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems is the Spot-Lock feature, being able to use the trolling motor as an electric anchor,” said Clancy. “When fishing, even in strong wind and current, it’s easy just to Spot-Lock to land fish, change baits, or even take a photo or two. The updated Spot-Lock feature will make boat positioning easier and more precise than ever.”

The new Spot-Lock also features ‘Jog Mode’ which allows anglers to move their current Spot-Lock position five feet to the left or right, forward or backward, with the simple push of a button.

The enhanced Minn Kota Spot-Lock feature comes standard on the new i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link systems, factory-installed on a wide variety of new Bluetooth-enabled bow-mount trolling motors including Ulterra, Terrova and PowerDrive, as well as Riptide Ulterra, Riptide Terrova and Riptide PowerDrive.