attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

[mystro]

Originally Posted by Silvertip
You are correct in that there are two versions of the PD with the black, pointy head. You can tell the difference by the deploy mechanism. The V2 has a handle that you push down on to pop the motor overboard. The original version had a loop style handle. Steering response is slightly faster on the V2 (I own both). Otherwise the motors are quite similar in both the autopilot and universal sonar. I have no issues with either version. The V2 also has a small, round connector for the foot pedal whereas the original PD had a rather flat looking connector. The pedals are different and not interchangeable.

Thank you Silvertip!! I'm hoping mine is the PD version which I can update to the the AP especially after reading ST's post above. I'll post a link to picture's since I'm confused which I own (newbie owner and no manual) ..fingerscrossed

http://picasaweb.google.com/highpurity/MinnkotaPd?authkey=4YWoYupfDsY&feat=directlink

thanks for any help

 

[Silvertip]

Re: attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

You do NOT have a V2. The plug in the first picture and the handle on the last picture, first row, are the key to telling whether or not you have a V2. I'm not sure if you can update a non-AUTOPILOT to an AUTOPILOT. You can convert to a COPILOT however. Are you sure you are not confusing the two terms. They are totally different functions.

 

[mystro]

Re: attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

One of the pics should show the Co-Pilot which I have and use but I'd really like to have the Auto-Pilot mainly because I fish alone alot so it's a feature which will be very handy for my situation (columbia and snake rivers) obviously I have the "PD" not the V2 but I interpreted your message to mean *some original PD units had the capability to be updated..I posted in a pic the model number so I'll give MK a call but usually I get better info here
I'm not sure what the market value is for my used 55/12v w/wo the CP add-on but buying a new PDV2 55-AP or Terrova 55-AP will sure put a hurt on my finances/budget/TARP bailout funds.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

If I mislead you on the Auto-Pilot conversion I do apologize as that was not my intention. Autopilot has some extra electronics and I would expect that is not a "cheap" conversion or you would be able to buy the kits just like you can for "Co-pilot". The Co-pilot feature is $100 (approximate) so I would think it would at $60 - $70 bucks value on a used motor. If you have a Cabela's anywhere near you, check their Bargain Cave. They very often have Autopilot motors in the Cave. I will be visiting the Cabela's near me in the next day or so and will check there to see if they have any used ones. Prices are usually quite good.

 

[mystro]

Re: attn: Silvertip--Powerdrive Version help

Thanks ST and if ya do find a PDV2 or Terrova AP let me know and I'll give them a call.