System and method for controlling a trolling motor

摘要

A trolling motor control system that includes a main controller configured interface with a trolling motor is provided. The main controller is configured to control the output power and directional heading of the trolling motor. In at least one embodiment, the main controller has an electronic interface configured to establish a two-way day data connection between the main controller and an electronic GPS-equipped mapping device. This two-way connection allows the main controller to use data stored on the GPS-equipped mapping device to execute functions of the trolling motor control system. It also allows functions of the trolling motor control system to be executed via controls on the GPS-equipped mapping device.

主权项

1. A trolling motor control system comprising:
a main controller configured to interface with a trolling motor for a watercraft, wherein the main controller is further configured to control an output power of the trolling motor and a directional heading of the watercraft via the trolling motor, the main controller having an electronic interface configured to establish a two-way data connection between the main controller and an electronic GPS-equipped mapping device such that the main controller can use data stored on the GPS-equipped mapping device to execute functions of the trolling motor control system, and such that functions of the trolling motor control system can be executed via controls on the GPS-equipped mapping device.