BearCreeks iPilot40 GPS Bait Boat – 4 kg Capacity with Dual Hoppers

The BearCreeks iPilot40 GPS Autopilot Bait Boat is a superbly engineered tool for the dedicated carp fishing angler seeking a blend of precision, reliability, and cutting-edge technology. As a versatile medium-sized model in the acclaimed iPilot series, developed by Navison Group and exclusively utilized by BearCreeks GmbH, this bait boat seamlessly integrates advanced GPS autopilot navigation, high-speed propulsion, and adaptable bait delivery systems. To maximize its effectiveness, the iPilot40 offers compatibility with two leading sonar fishfinder systems, allowing you to choose the fishfinder technology that best suits your angling style. This consolidated overview details the iPilot40 bait boat and then presents your optional sonar choices, ensuring your remote control fishing setup provides unparalleled underwater intelligence and baiting accuracy, making it an indispensable part of your fishing gear.BearCreeks iPilot40 Bait Boat: Description & ParametersThe iPilot40 is designed to significantly enhance your carp fishing effectiveness. It measures 68 cm x 48 cm x 24 cm and weighs approximately 6 kg (including batteries and chargers), offering a perfect balance between generous bait capacity and agile performance. A high-quality carrying bag is included as standard, facilitating easy transport and secure storage of your bait boat.Key Features & Parameters:Autopilot & GPS Navigation: The core of the iPilot40 is its sophisticated GPS autopilot system. This allows users to save and automatically navigate to 26 distinct GPS locations, including a designated home spot, with an impressive 90% accuracy within a 1-meter radius. Effective up to a 500-meter range, this system is ideal for long range bait boat operations and features a crucial fail-safe auto-return function, which activates if the signal is lost or battery power is low.Large Bait Capacity & Hook Release: The iPilot40 is equipped with two electric magnet-controlled bait hoppers, providing a substantial total capacity of 4 kg. These hoppers can be ingeniously combined to form a single, larger chamber for varied baiting strategies. A single electric magnet-controlled hook release system ensures precise and stealthy rig deployment, making this a truly high capacity bait boat for its class.High-Speed & Quiet Propulsion: Powered by two maintenance-free motors featuring innovative jet-like weedguards, the iPilot40 can achieve speeds of up to 120 m/min. The advanced design also ensures remarkably quiet operation, a vital attribute for successful and stealthy carp fishing.Extended Battery Life: Dual lithium battery bait boat packs provide the iPilot40 with up to 4 hours of continuous operational time. The remote control’s integrated lithium battery offers up to 24 hours of use and conveniently doubles as a power bank for charging smartphones or other devices.User-Friendly Remote Control: The intuitive remote features a clear 480*272 pixel color display, providing essential real-time data such as compass direction, saved fishing spots, bait hopper and hook release status, and precise distances.Please click here to download the user manual: https://www.bearcreeks.com/information/downloads-user-manuals/Optional Sonar Fishfinders:Toslon TF520 Wireless Colour Sonar FishfinderThe TOSLON TF520 is a dedicated wireless colour sonar fishfinder, specifically designed for remote control carp fishing bait boats. It delivers high-resolution sonar imagery, providing clear and detailed views of underwater topography and fish locations.Display: 4.3-inch TFT LCD (480x272 Pixels) , sunlight viewable, 65,536 colours.Wireless Technology: Utilizes Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) and Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for robust and stable wireless connectivity.Sonar: 115 kHz frequency with a 60-degree conical beam angle; depth capability up to 30m (100ft).Alarms: Fish, Shallow Water, Low Battery.Power (Display Unit): DC 9~15V / 3S lithium battery compatible; displays bait boat battery voltage.Durability: IPX6 waterproof casing for the display unit.Key Features: Adjustable hardware gain, water temperature sensor integrated into the transducer.Vexilar SonarPhone T-Box SP200 Sonar FishfinderThe Vexilar SonarPhone T-Box SP200 is an innovative Wi-Fi based sonar fishfinder that cleverly transforms your smartphone or tablet (compatible with Android and iOS) into a powerful, full-colour, high-definition fish finding display. This advanced fishfinder technology offers exceptional clarity and user convenience.Connectivity: Wi-Fi connection with an operational range of up to 300 meters.Display: Leverages your smartphone or tablet screen via the free, downloadable SonarPhone application.Depth Capability: Impressive depth penetration up to 80 meters.Information Displayed: Provides detailed data including depth, bottom type (soil/gravel), presence of aquatic vegetation, and fish targets.User Interface: Intuitive, multilingual menu within the SonarPhone app.Equipping the BearCreeks iPilot40 bait boat with either the TOSLON TF520 or the Vexilar SonarPhone T-Box SP200 creates a formidable carp fishing system. This synergy of precise GPS autopilot system navigation, significant bait capacity, and cutting-edge sonar fishfinder intelligence ensures you can locate fish, understand their underwater environment, and present your bait with unparalleled accuracy, making every fishing session more productive and enjoyable. This is truly advanced fishing tackle for the serious angler. International model names: The iPilot40 / V3 platform is also sold in different markets as BearCreeks iCatcher/iCatcher Pro, CULT RANGER, ANACONDA WAVE HOPPER, SKARP S60, CARPBOAT SKARP, KINCARP V3. Before ordering parts or accessories, verify the exact hull/version, radio system, electronics and connectors.