Using Advanced GPS Navigation Features and Manual (2023-present)

The most-trusted navigation system in fishing. Advanced GPS Navigation uses GPS to control your trolling motor with unrivaled features that keep you on the fish. Set Spot-Locks, record paths, control speed and steering, and more. Minn Kota makes boat positioning and control automatic, and you can take command from the easy-to-read LCD screen of the Advanced GPS Navigation wireless remote, compatible Humminbird, or One-Boat Network App.

*Note - A transducer connected to the fish finder is not necessary for the GPS features to work.

*Note - The Advanced GPS Navigation Control Head will need to be connected to a compatible Humminbird fish finder for some features. You may need an AS EC QDE Ethernet Adapter Cable. The Advanced GPS Navigation Compatibility Chart will assist you in determining if you need the adapter.

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Cruise Control

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During regular operation of the Advanced GPS Navigation system, the user can control Prop speed. The controller will communicate the Speed Over Ground (SOG) to the remote and the remote will display it. The SOG is the speed that the boat is traveling and will vary based on environmental factors such as wind and current, even if the Prop speed remains the same. Cruise Control helps to compensate for the variety of external forces that affect the SOG and keeps the boat traveling at an even speed. When Cruise Control is engaged, the current SOG becomes the Target Speed. Cruise Control automatically controls the Prop speed to match the Speed Over Ground to the Target Speed.

Engage Cruise Control

  1. Press the Cruise Control button.
  2. Once Cruise Control is engaged, the Cruise Control icon will display on the Dashboard.
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  3. The Target Speed can be increased and decreased using the Speed Up and Speed Down buttons. The Prop speed will adjust accordingly based on the current conditions.
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Disengage Cruise Control

  1. When Cruise Control is engaged, press the Cruise Control button to disengage.
  2. The Cruise Control Target Speed and Cruise Control icon will disappear from the Dashboard.
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Motor Speed and Max Speed

Engage Max Speed

  1. Double press the OBN button that is programmed to Max Speed.
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  2. Once Max Speed is engaged, the Max Speed icon will appear on the Dashboard and the Prop Speed will be immediately be set to Speed 10.
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Disengage Max Speed

  1. When Max Speed is engaged, press the One-Boat Network button that is programmed for Max Speed once to disengage.
  2. The Max Speed icon will disappear from the Dashboard and the Prop will return to the previous speed.
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AutoPilot is an Advanced GPS Navigation feature that allows the user to control heading or course. While engaged, adjustments can be made on the fly simply by making a steering adjustment to re-establish their heading or course.

Two different modes of AutoPilot are available: Locked Course AutoPilot and Locked Heading AutoPilot. Both are collectively referred to as AutoPilot. There are distinct differences between the two AutoPilot Modes and how they control the boat. Both Locked Course AutoPilot and Locked Heading AutoPilot are valuable tools anglers can use for accurate and precise bait presentation. Minn Kota highly recommends getting on the water and trying both Locked Course AutoPilot and Locked Heading AutoPilot in various fishing situations and applications. With experimentation and time you will find which AutoPilot Mode works best in any given situation.

  • Locked Heading AutoPilot
    AutoPilot uses an internal compass to provide heading lock. When Locked Heading AutoPilot is on, it keeps the motor pointed in the same compass direction. If a manual steering correction is made, Locked Heading AutoPilot locks onto the new compass heading to which the boat was steered. This method of heading tracking does not take into account external forces such as a side wind or currents, which can allow side drift.
  • Locked Course AutoPilot
    Locked Course AutoPilot not only uses compass heading but also GPS data to correct for cross winds, current and other external forces to keep the boat on the intended course. When Locked Course AutoPilot is turned on, it creates a course that it will follow. When the user steers to a new heading, a new course is created. Locked Course AutoPilot will keep the boat on the course in most conditions. When very extreme conditions exist, such as very strong winds or currents, the trolling motor may not have enough power to control the boat smoothly. In these extreme cases, it may be best to use Locked Heading AutoPilot and let the boat move with the wind or current if the motor is not powerful enough to overcome it.
  1. Press the AutoPilot button.
  2. The AutoPilot Active Band will appear on the Dashboard. Either Locked Heading AutoPilot or Locked Course AutoPilot will be engaged depending on the AutoPilot Mode selected.
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  3. To adjust the desired heading, manually steer the motor to the new heading. The Advanced GPS Navigation system will automatically lock onto the new heading.
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AutoPilot has two modes

  1. Locked Heading - This method of heading tracking does not take into account external forces such as a side wind or currents, which can allow side drift.
  2. Locked Course - This method of AutoPilot not only uses compass heading but also GPS signal data to correct for cross winds, current and other external forces to keep the boat on the intended course. Except when using Cruise Control, motor speed may need to be adjusted in order overcome outside influence like wind and current.

Once it is determined which AutoPilot Mode to operate in, use the following instructions to set it as the default.

  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find the Motor Settings menu. Use the Steer Right button to select Motor Settings.
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  3. Select AutoPilot Mode by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Once in the AutoPilot Mode menu, use the Speed Up and Speed Down buttons to scroll and select either Locked Heading or Locked Course.
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  5. Press the Steer Right button to make a selection. The circle to the right of the selected function will be colored in yellow when selected.
  6. To exit the menu, press and hold the Menu/Back button.

The angle from the current intended course can be adjusted in 5 degree increments.

  1. When AutoPilot is engaged, press the Menu button and scroll to Adjust Course.
  2. Select Adjust Course by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. Scroll to the Angle option and press the Steer Left or Steer Right button to adjust the course by 5-degree increments.
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  4. The new Course will be updated on the Dashboard.
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AutoPilot Adjust Course -Jog

AutoPilot Jog allows the AutoPilot course to be temporarily adjusted to the left or right. AutoPilot Jog is only available in Locked Course AutoPilot.

  1. When AutoPilot is engaged, press the Menu button and scroll to Adjust Course.
  2. Select Adjust Course by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. Scroll to the Jog option and press the Steer Left or Steer Right button to adjust the course by 5-foot increments.
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  1. When AutoPilot is engaged, press the AutoPilot button to disengage.
  2. The AutoPilot Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard.
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  3. AutoPilot can also be disengaged by pressing the Menu button, and then selecting Cancel Navigation by pressing the Steer Right button.
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Spot-Lock uses a single point of reference that is recorded when the Spot-Lock button is pressed. The reference point is a set of GPS coordinates that are captured at the location of the motor at the moment the button is pressed. This point is recorded and can be saved into one of the Spot-Lock memory locations. Spot-Lock works by recognizing the GPS coordinates and will automatically navigate the boat to keep it at the Spot-Lock location. If the Advanced GPS Navigation system sees the motor is not positioned at the Spot-Lock location, it will control motor speed and direction in an attempt to keep the motor on the Spot-Lock location.
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  1. Press the Spot-Lock button.
  2. The Spot-Lock Active Band will appear on the Dashboard.
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  3. To save the Spot-Lock, press the Menu button. Scroll to Save Spot-Lock. Select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays the Spot-Lock ID.
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  1. With Spot-Lock engaged, press the Spot-Lock button on the remote to disengage Spot-Lock.
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  2. The Spot-Lock Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard.

OR

  1. Press the Menu button and then select Cancel Navigation.
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OR

  1. Press the Prop button to cancel Spot-Lock.
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Spot-Lock Jog is a feature that is only available with a Heading Sensor. For information on the Heading Sensor, go to the "Heading Sensor" section of this manual. Engaging Spot-Lock Jog allows the current Spot-Lock location to be moved five feet forward, backward, left, or right.
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  1. First engage Spot-Lock. Use the Speed Down (jog backward), Speed Up (jog forward), Steer Left (jog left), and Steer Right (jog right) buttons to jog the Spot-Lock location 5-feet in the selected direction from the current Spot-Lock location.
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  2. As soon as the boat is jogged to the new location, the new location is immediately saved into a temporary Spot-Lock Memory and the boat will relate additional jogging with the temporary Spot-Lock location.

Go To allows you to select a saved Spot-Lock, Waypoint or iTrack and have the motor navigate you there.

  1. Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of the saved Spot-Lock location.
  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Select the Go To menu by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Select Spot-Locks by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  5. A list of Spot-Locks that are within a quarter mile will appear. Use the Speed Up and Speed Down buttons to scroll through the list of Spot-Locks to find a Spot-Lock to navigate to. Select it by pressing the Steer Right button.

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  6. The Go To Spot-Lock Active Band will appear on the Dashboard until the Spot-Lock has been reached.
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  1. While Go To Spot-Lock is engaged, press the Menu button.
  2. Select Cancel Navigation by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. The Go To Spot-Lock Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard

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Waypoints are saved latitude/longitude positions. They mark a position of interest such as your favorite fishing area, structure or marker buoy. Waypoints work similarly to Spot-Locks. When the Advanced GPS Navigation system navigates Waypoints, the system takes control over all steering functions. Speed can be controlled manually or through the Cruise Control function. For more information on how to work with Waypoints, please see your Humminbird manual.

  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Scroll to Mark Waypoint. Select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays the Waypoint ID.
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OR

  1. On select trolling motors, press the OBN side button.
  2. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays the Waypoint ID.
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  1. Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of the saved Waypoint.
  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Select the Go To menu by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Select Waypoints by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  5. A list of Waypoints that are within a quarter mile will appear. Use the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons to scroll through the list of Waypoints to find a Waypoint to navigate to and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  6. The Waypoint Active Band will appear in the Dashboard.
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  1. When Go To Waypoint is engaged, press the Menu button.
  2. Select Cancel Navigation by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. The Go To Waypoint Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard.

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Using iTracks with the Advanced GPS Navigation

The Advanced GPS Navigation system can be used to record sets of points that make up an iTrack. When recording an iTrack, the Advanced GPS Navigation system starts to record GPS position data in the form of Track Points. The very first Track Point recorded is called the Start, and the last point recorded is called the End. The system sees a recorded series of Track Points as an iTrack. iTracks can be recorded and navigated. When the Go To iTrack Button is pressed, an iTrack can be navigated To Start or To End. The system will navigate to the nearest Track Point and then navigate to the Start or End as requested. Once the nearest Track Point is reached, it will then follow the Track Points in sequence back to either the Start or End based on the selection made. Once the Start or End is reached, the system automatically transitions to the set Arrival Mode. During iTrack navigation, the Advanced GPS Navigation system takes control over all steering functions; speed can be manually controlled or the Cruise Control function can also be used. The motor speed must be set high enough in order to stay on the track given wind, current and other external forces.

Wireless Remote

Recording an iTrack is the default OBN 3 button. If the default is changed, it needs to be reprogrammed to access this feature. See "Customizing the OBN Buttons on the Wireless Remote" in the Wireless Remote Manual to learn more.

  1. Press the OBN 3 button.
  2. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays "Recording iTrack."
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  3. The Record icon will appear on the Dashboard.
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  4. Engage the Prop and manually navigate the desired course.
  5. To Save the recording, press the OBN 3 button again.
  6. The Save iTrack Screen will appear. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to select Save or Cancel. Make the selection by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  7. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays iTrack Saved.
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  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find My Data, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. In the My Data Menu, use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Record iTrack. Press the Steer Right button to select it.
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  4. The Record icon will appear on the Dashboard.
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  5. Engage the Prop and manually navigate the desired course.
  6. To Save or Stop the recording, press the Menu button.
  7. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Stop iTrack, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  8. The Save iTrack Screen will appear. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to select Save or Cancel, and make the selection by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  9. A banner will appear at the bottom of the screen for three seconds that displays iTrack Saved.
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Go To is the default for the OBN 2 button. If the default is changed, See "Customizing the OBN Buttons on the Wireless Remote" in the Wireless Remote Manual to learn more.
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  1. Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of the saved iTrack.
  2. Press the OBN 2 button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find iTracks, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. A list of iTracks that are within a quarter mile will appear. Use the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons to scroll through the list of iTracks to find an iTrack to navigate to and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  5. Use the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons to determine to navigate To Start or To End and select a choice by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  6. The iTrack Active Band will appear in the Dashboard and the boat will start to navigate the selected course.
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  1. Manually navigate the boat to within a quarter mile of the saved iTrack.
  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Select the Go To menu by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find iTracks, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  5. A list of iTracks that are within a quarter mile will appear. Use the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons to scroll through the list of iTracks to find an iTrack to navigate to and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  6. Use the Speed Down and Speed Up buttons to determine to navigate To Start or To End and select your choice by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  7. The iTrack Active Band will appear in the Dashboard and the boat will start to navigate the selected course.
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  1. When Go To iTrack is engaged, press the Menu button.
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  2. Select Cancel Navigation by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. The Go To iTrack Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard.
  1. When Go To iTrack is engaged, press the Menu button.
  2. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to scroll to Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button
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The Advanced GPS Navigation micro remote is limited in available functions. The Micro Remote can increase or decrease speed, turn the prop on and off, steer the motor left and right, jump the speed to the max speed, turn Spot-Lock on and off, and turn AutoPilot on and off.

If you have a Micro Remote, you can still access the remaining functions including iTracks by installing the One-Boat Network App on your mobile device (iOS or Android), using a Full Size remote as shown above or connecting your Advanced GPS trolling motor to a compatible Humminbird.

One-Boat Network App (iOS and Android)

To use the One-Boat Network App, you will need to install it on your mobile device. The app is compatible with Apple iOS 12.0 or newer and Google Android 6.0 or newer (API level 23). If you do not have the app on your mobile devise, you can click on the link below for step-by-step instructions on downloading, installing, and setting up the App.

Record an iTrack With the One-Boat Network App

When Record iTrack is turned on, iTrack recording will begin from the current vessel position, and will automatically stop when a 2 mile distance is achieved. The boat must already be moving when Track recording is initiated. iTrack is only available with the following modes of navigation: Manual, Cruise Control, and AutoPilot.

Start iTrack Recording One-Boat Network App

  1. Tap Motor from the Home screen to access the Motor view.
  2. Start navigation.
  3. Tap Record.

Stop iTrack Recording

  1. While iTrack is recording, tap Stop.
  2. Save or Discard: Follow the on-screen prompts to save the iTrack.

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Routes link two or more Waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in trip planning. A Route represents the intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next. Navigating a Route is initiated on the Humminbird. As you travel a Route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to the destination; although, always look out for obstacles not shown on the Humminbird. Navigating a Route cannot be activated from the Wireless Remote, but the direction of travel can be changed, and the function can be disengaged using the remote. If starting another mode of GPS navigation, navigating a Route will disengage automatically. The exception is Spot-Lock. If Spot-Lock is engaged, Route navigation will be paused, not disengaged. See the Humminbird manual to learn more about Routes.

  1. When Route navigation is engaged, the Go To Route Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard and the trolling motor direction will be reversed.
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  1. When Route navigation is engaged, the Go To Route active band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Cancel Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard, and the Go To Route Active Band will no longer be displayed on the Dashboard.
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Follow the Contour allows you to navigate a contour on all Humminbird LakeMaster, CoastMaster, and AutoChart ZeroLine charts. When starting Advanced GPS Navigation to Follow the Contour, all other types of navigation are stopped on the fish finder and the Ethernet network. The boat can navigate either clockwise or counterclockwise around the contour. The Offset from the contour can range from -300 to +300 feet. Follow the Contour cannot be activated from the Wireless Remote, but the direction of travel, the contour offset, and disengaging the function can be performed using the Wireless Remote. See the Humminbird manual to learn more about Follow the Contour. If using an AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card, see the AutoChart ZeroLine Map Card Accessory Manual for more information.

  1. When Follow the Contour is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Contour Offset, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to adjust the Contour Offset.
  5. With the desired offset selected, press and hold the Menu button to return to the Dashboard.
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  1. When Follow the Contour is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard and the trolling motor direction will be reversed.
  1. When Follow the Contour is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Cancel Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard, and the Follow Active Band will no longer be displayed on the Dashboard.
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Follow the Shoreline allows you to navigate a shoreline on a Humminbird LakeMaster or CoastMaster SD card with VX technology. When starting Advanced GPS Navigation to Follow the Shoreline, all other types of navigation are stopped on the fish finder and the Ethernet network. The boat can navigate either clockwise or counterclockwise around the shoreline. The Offset from the shoreline can range from 10 to 300 feet. Follow the Shoreline cannot be activated from the Wireless Remote, but the direction of travel, the shoreline offset, and disengaging the function can be performed using the Wireless Remote. See the Humminbird manual to learn more bout Follow the Shoreline.

  1. When Follow the Shoreline is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Shoreline Offset, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to adjust the Shoreline Offset.
  5. With the desired offset selected, press and hold the Menu button to return to the Dashboard.
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  1. When Follow the Shoreline is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard and the trolling motor direction will be reversed.
  1. When Follow the Shoreline is engaged, the Follow Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Cancel Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The display screen will return to the Dashboard, and the Follow Active Band will no longer be displayed on the Dashboard.
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Circle Mode uses a compatible Humminbird fish finder to set a point to navigate around. Once a point is set, the boat can navigate either clockwise or counterclockwise around the set point in a circle. The radius of the circle can be set between 30 to 500 feet. Circle Mode cannot be activated from the Wireless Remote, but the direction of travel, radius of the circle can be adjusted, and the function can be disengaged using the remote. See the Humminbird manual to learn more about Circle Mode.

  1. When Circle Mode is engaged, the Circle Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Radius.
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  4. Use the Steer Left or Steer Right button to adjust the Radius in five-foot increments.
  5. Once the desired Radius is found, press and hold the Menu button to return to the Dashboard.
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  1. When Circle Mode is engaged, the Circle Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The Display Screen will return to the Dashboard and the trolling motor direction will be reversed.
  1. When Circle Mode is engaged, the Circle Active Band will be displayed on the Dashboard.
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  2. Press the Menu button.
  3. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to find Cancel Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The Display Screen will return to the Dashboard, and the Circle Active Band will no longer be displayed on the Dashboard.

Drift Mode

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When Drift Mode is engaged, the Advanced GPS Navigation system maintains a desired straight line course and target speed even if the course direction is influenced by wind, current, or other outside influences. Simply point the motor in the intended navigation direction and press Drift Mode, then adjust to the desired target speed over ground (SOG). Drift Mode will take control to allow you to focus entirely on fishing whether it’s casting a targeted area, trolling crankbaits or maintaining a slow and controlled drift over specific cover or structure, even when traveling with or across wind or current. Easily make fine adjustments to the target speed or the target course or reverse it completely on the fly at any time.

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  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Select the Go To menu by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. Select Drift by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  4. The Drift Mode Active Band will display on the Dashboard.
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OR

  1. Press the OBN 1 button.
  2. The Drift Mode Active Band will display on the Dashboard.
  1. When Drift is engaged, press the Menu button.
  2. Select Cancel Navigation by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. The Drift Active Band will disappear from the Dashboard.
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  1. When Drift Mode is engaged, press the Menu button and scroll to Adjust Course.
  2. Select Adjust Course by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. Scroll to the Angle option and press the Steer Left or Steer Right button to adjust the course by 5-degree increments.
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  4. The new Course will be updated on the Dashboard.
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Drift Mode Jog allows the Drift course to be adjusted to the left or right and still maintain the same course.

  1. When Drift Mode is engaged, press the Menu button and scroll to Adjust Course.
  2. Select Adjust Course by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  3. Scroll to the Jog option and press the Steer Left or Steer Right button to adjust the course by 5-foot increments.
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  4. The new Course will be updated on the Dashboard.
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Reverse Drift Mode allows the user to change target course to the opposite direction of travel.

  1. When Drift Mode is engaged, press the Menu button.
  2. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to scroll to Reverse Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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GPS functionality has always been a standout feature of the Ultrex, and Minn Kota has taken it further with the Ultrex-Quest trolling motor. In addition to the renowned Spot-Lock, the new Drift Mode feature allows you to maintain a target speed and heading while slowing down to match wind or current conditions. It's perfect for fishing expansive flats or areas where you want precise control over your drift speed.

Click on the video below for additional information on the Drift Mode System. The video covers several features of the Ultrex QUEST. Information on the Drift Mode starts at 4:05. Click here to skip to that time.

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Dodge Mode allows you to temporarily suspend select forms of navigation while allowing you to manually control steering and prop speed to steer around an obstacle without canceling navigation, and then easily resume the previously suspended form of navigation. Dodge Mode is available during Drift Mode, GoTo Spot Lock, GoTo Waypoint, GoTo iTrack, GoTo Route, Circle Mode, Follow the Contour, and Follow the Shoreline. Dodge Mode will default to “on.”

  1. Press the Menu button and select Motor Settings by pressing the Steer Right button.
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  2. Scroll to Dodge and press the Steer Right button to toggle “on” or “off.”
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  1. While actively navigating a course, press the Steer Left or Steer Right button to pause navigation and engage Dodge Mode.
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  2. Use the Steer Left or Steer Right buttons to steer around the obstruction.
  3. Use the Speed Up and Speed Down buttons to control prop speed while in Dodge Mode.
  4. To resume navigation while in Dodge Mode, press the Menu button.
  5. Use the Speed Up or Speed Down button to scroll to Resume Navigation, and select it by pressing the Steer Right button.
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Click on the video below for additional information on the Dodge Mode System. The video covers several features of the Ultrex QUEST. Information on the Dodge Mode starts at 4:49. Click here to skip to that time.

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