AutoBoat Q+A Straight from the Horse's Mouth
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- AutoBoat is one of the newest products to Tiny Boat Nation and there are a lot of questions going around about the unit. We got the chance to sit down with Edwardo (the creator), Justin (Kayak DIY) and Mike (Tiny Boat Nation) to hear first hand how the unit works, some problems people might run into, FAQ from the consumers and if there is anything in the future in store for AutoBoat.
Let us know down in the comments if you have used or seen the AutoBoat in action!
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I received mine just around the 4th of July. Played with it for a little bit and fell in love with it. Haven't learned the app that well yet but it really made m y birthday really fun. Also it was simple to install on my pontoon boat. Love it and telling everyone about it.
Can't believe I just saw this. Love the Autoboat. Much better and easier than the old PWM builds. I get cheap used trolling motors off craigslist (I have 5 kayaks and friends with kayaks). Having done the old style build on my Ride 135 and the Autoboat, I am just going Autoboat from here on out. Trust me, for the time and money you will put in to the old PWM/stern mount you can just throw one of these on a motor and be done.. I put a mount on the bow and the stern, drifted out the pin and replaced it with a hitch pin and move the same motor between bow or stern as needed.
Just purchased Autoboat for my new Titan X. Delivers tomorrow. Kayak is a few weeks out.😃
Have they solved the issue with stern mount motors not having nav?
I wonder if it isn't just due to physics push vs pull or if it has to do with the fact you are supposed to set the speed to 5 then basically forward is reverse and reverse is forward. Unless of course you simply hook your red wire to black to reverse polarity.
you guys need to make it work for each electric motor like the Bixby. You guys would sell them like crazy
With the Autoboat installed on the trolling motor is it possible to still use the manual handle of the motor to control the direction of the boat or will this damage the Autoboat? It looks like a fantastic product!
You would have to pull the shaft above the motor teeth. Its not easy, but if you really needed to then yes
I have a pond prowler 10 with a 55 min Kota dura max mounted on the stern. Thanks for clarifying the difference on stern and bow mount for the autoboat GPS. I preordered mine in the first batch. When can we expect shipment?
Thanks guys
Anything ordered prior to November 29th 2024 is shipping out this week. Anything after November 29th will ship in March 2025
Will it work on the Watersnake 55 LB thrust trolling motor?
Have not tested on that one yet.
Autoboat needs to make a speed control only version. A simple control box and remote. Guys have been trying to diy this for awhile. I like the simple hookup you guys have. 👍
A speed and steering only kit exists in AutoBoat Brazil but not enough cost savings to justify selling it in USA likely. The cost difference between non-gps version and gps version is a no brainer when running numbers here in USA.
I’m looking to test out the product on a Native TitanX Propel with a Newport Vessel Kayak Series TM.
Why doesn't it work on back of boat? It still facing same direction whether its on back or front
A fishfinder autoboat combination unit fully integrated into the kayak.....let the system lead the customer to the fish so to speak....
Honestly transom navigation should be a mode upgrade. This could be done with an extension wire for gps to be on bow of boat and some reversals of the turning algorithms
The level of accuracy provided by GPS isn't fine enough for that. Even if it were based on an electronic compass heading, it would still be VERY difficult. Pushing a boat is a non-stable system, while pulling is inherently stable.
will it fit a water snake motor
The shaft on the Water Snake is too small at 1". Autoboat is designed for 1-1/8" shafts. If you're handy, you can find a way to make it work with shims, etc.
Really need a mount for Hobie pedal drive kayaks.
From what I'm hearing, bow mount is better since some users are experiencing performance issues in pedal drive slots. I know I am.
What motors is Autoboat compatible with, I know the Minnkota C2 was mentioned but no others.
Basically everything with 1 ¹/8 shaft and standard mount
Love mine used it all day but then it would not turn with out assistance at the end of my day,I wounder if it was battery power but my motor said full power it is a rear mount
I can't commit to spotlock tech until it can also maintain heading. How good is this systems gps anchor?
Did you ever figure out why this happened?
@@michaelriddle8794Not as good as an xi3 or i-pilot even though it's being advertised as being on par. That's not true. Current autoboat owner here.
@@1221Ralphabout how close to the spot does it stay? What radius? Also, Autoboat says that the lightness of kayaks, as opposed to boats, is part of why they can't lock as precisely.
@@RonMTube It only stays locked in well when there's heavy wind. Otherwise you drift about 5 feet away, with kayak also doing 180 flips before it spins you back around. If autoboat really said that, then they shouldn't be marketing it as better than an xi3 or i-pilot.
Wow, looks like you can cut the tension with a samurai sword there. Not sure what’s going on with Mike, but you can definitely tell he has no interest at all and being there seems like he’s extremely ticked off right now for some reason. Somethings not right that’s for sure.
I sure wish it worked with Brushless motors.
It might in the future
Hey Mike what's wrong with you you seem so distant?
Mike flew out to meet up with us and the TBnation SE team. Pretty sure Mike wasn’t feeling great. Mike pulls some crazy work hours. Also doesn’t help I talk too much. 😂
Mike is one of my best friends. Genuine down to earth dude. Honestly the whole TBNation group is awesome and I’m honored they let me join their crew. Love what they are doing and want to help in any way I can.
i seen the youtube video ill have 2 in next 6 months
Billon dollar idea