Trolling Motor Survey

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* 1. How many times per year do you fish?

0-12

12-24

24-48

48+

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* 2. What is your primary type of fishing?

Bass

Walleye/Musky

Multispecies

Saltwater

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What is your preferred fishing style?

Trolling

Casting

Drifting

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What type of water do you fish most often?

Lake

River

Brackish

Saltwater

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* 5. What type of boat do you use?

Deep V/Walleye

Bass boat

Center console

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What type of electronics do you have installed on your boat? Select all that apply.

Fishfinder/chartplotter

Trolling motor

Shallow-water anchor (Power-Pole, Talon, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What type of trolling motor do you have?

MotorGuide Xi3/Xi5

Lowrance Ghost

Minn Kota Terrova i-Pilot

Minn Kota Terrova i-Pilot Link

Minn Kota Ulterra i-Pilot

Minn Kota Ulterra i-Pilot Link

Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot

Minn Kota Ultrex i-Pilot Link

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What is your trolling motor shaft length?

45"

48"

54"

60"

72"

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* 9. Is your trolling motor connected/integrated with your fishfinder/chartplotter?

Yes

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* 10. Do you use a quick-release bracket for your trolling motor?

Yes, it lifts off

Yes, it slides off

No, I mount the trolling motor directly to the boat

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* 11. How do you control your trolling motor?

Handheld remote

Foot pedal

Fishfinder/chartplotter

Cell phone app

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* 12. Select a percentage for the amount of time you control your trolling motor using the following:

	0-25%	25-50%	50-75%	75-100%
Handheld remote	Handheld remote 0-25%	Handheld remote 25-50%	Handheld remote 50-75%	Handheld remote 75-100%
Foot pedal	Foot pedal 0-25%	Foot pedal 25-50%	Foot pedal 50-75%	Foot pedal 75-100%
Fishfinder/chartplotter	Fishfinder/chartplotter 0-25%	Fishfinder/chartplotter 25-50%	Fishfinder/chartplotter 50-75%	Fishfinder/chartplotter 75-100%
Cell phone app	Cell phone app 0-25%	Cell phone app 25-50%	Cell phone app 50-75%	Cell phone app 75-100%

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* 13. For what functions do you use your handheld remote? Select all that apply.

Basic steering/speed control

Autopilot (course lock or heading lock)

Anchor

Save or navigate to a stored waypoint/track

All of the above

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* 14. How important are the following features on a remote control (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

	0	1	2	3	4	5
Chart/maps on the remote display	Chart/maps on the remote display 0	Chart/maps on the remote display 1	Chart/maps on the remote display 2	Chart/maps on the remote display 3	Chart/maps on the remote display 4	Chart/maps on the remote display 5
Touchscreen display	Touchscreen display 0	Touchscreen display 1	Touchscreen display 2	Touchscreen display 3	Touchscreen display 4	Touchscreen display 5
Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 0	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 1	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 2	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 3	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 4	Saving and/or navigating to tracks or waypoints 5
Powering on/off the trolling motor	Powering on/off the trolling motor 0	Powering on/off the trolling motor 1	Powering on/off the trolling motor 2	Powering on/off the trolling motor 3	Powering on/off the trolling motor 4	Powering on/off the trolling motor 5
Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 0	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 1	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 2	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 3	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 4	Programmable quick keys with fishfinder/charplotter functionality 5

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* 15. Where do you keep your remote while fishing?

Around neck on lanyard

In pocket

On deck of the boat

Console

Other

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* 16. Do you like the size of your current trolling motor remote?

I like the current size

I want a smaller remote

I want a bigger remote

Other

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* 17. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your remote control? (0 = unsatisfied, 5 = Very satisfied)

	0	1	2	3	4	5
Display size	Display size 0	Display size 1	Display size 2	Display size 3	Display size 4	Display size 5
Ease of use	Ease of use 0	Ease of use 1	Ease of use 2	Ease of use 3	Ease of use 4	Ease of use 5
Size	Size 0	Size 1	Size 2	Size 3	Size 4	Size 5
Weight	Weight 0	Weight 1	Weight 2	Weight 3	Weight 4	Weight 5
Battery life	Battery life 0	Battery life 1	Battery life 2	Battery life 3	Battery life 4	Battery life 5

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* 18. Which of the following would you prefer when your remote runs out of power?

Replace batteries (AA/AAA removable batteries)

Charge with USB cable (rechargeable battery, similar to smart phone)

Recharging in cradle/docking station

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* 19. Is your use of the foot pedal linked to a specific fishing technique, or is it important for all your fishing?

I don't use the foot pedal at all

I rarely use the foot pedal

I use the foot pedal for all types of fishing

I use the foot pedal for specific fishing techniques

Why? (please specify)

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* 20. When using a foot pedal, which type of steering do you prefer (Heel/Toe steering or Left/Momentary/Right flat buttons?

A. Heel/Toe (Traditional Cable Steer feel with resistance - pedal stays in position)

B. Heel/Toe (Traditional Electric Steer - pedals springs back to center)

C. Left/Momentary/Right flat buttons

I prefer both A and C

I prefer both B and C

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* 21. How important are the following buttons on the foot pedal? (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

	0	1	2	3	4	5
Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on)	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 0	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 1	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 2	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 3	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 4	Flat buttons for steering left/right and momentary (Prop on) 5
Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 0	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 1	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 2	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 3	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 4	Programmable button for trolling motor/chartplotter functions 5
Prop constant on	Prop constant on 0	Prop constant on 1	Prop constant on 2	Prop constant on 3	Prop constant on 4	Prop constant on 5
Autopilot (Heading or Course lock)	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 0	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 1	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 2	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 3	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 4	Autopilot (Heading or Course lock) 5
Anchor	Anchor 0	Anchor 1	Anchor 2	Anchor 3	Anchor 4	Anchor 5

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* 22. What do you like or dislike about your trolling motor foot pedal? (height, buttons, functionality, features, etc.)

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* 23. Please rate each statement below by level of importance. (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

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I want a trolling motor with a remote	I want a trolling motor with a remote 0	I want a trolling motor with a remote 1	I want a trolling motor with a remote 2	I want a trolling motor with a remote 3	I want a trolling motor with a remote 4	I want a trolling motor with a remote 5
I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 0	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 1	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 2	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 3	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 4	I want a trolling motor with a wireless foot pedal 5
I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 0	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 1	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 2	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 3	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 4	I want a trolling motor with a remote and wireless foot pedal 5
I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 0	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 1	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 2	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 3	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 4	I want a choice of a wireless bass style cable steer foot pedal or traditional wireless electric steer pedal 5

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* 24. Do you use your fishfinder/chartplotter to control your trolling motor?

Yes

If no, why? (please specify)

Trolling Motor Survey

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* 1. How many times per year do you fish?

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* 2. What is your primary type of fishing?

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* 3. What is your preferred fishing style?

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* 4. What type of water do you fish most often?

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* 5. What type of boat do you use?

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* 6. What type of electronics do you have installed on your boat? Select all that apply.

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* 7. What type of trolling motor do you have?

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* 8. What is your trolling motor shaft length?

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* 9. Is your trolling motor connected/integrated with your fishfinder/chartplotter?

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* 10. Do you use a quick-release bracket for your trolling motor?

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* 11. How do you control your trolling motor?

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* 12. Select a percentage for the amount of time you control your trolling motor using the following:

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* 13. For what functions do you use your handheld remote? Select all that apply.

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* 14. How important are the following features on a remote control (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

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* 15. Where do you keep your remote while fishing?

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* 16. Do you like the size of your current trolling motor remote?

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* 17. How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your remote control? (0 = unsatisfied, 5 = Very satisfied)

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* 18. Which of the following would you prefer when your remote runs out of power?

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* 19. Is your use of the foot pedal linked to a specific fishing technique, or is it important for all your fishing?

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* 20. When using a foot pedal, which type of steering do you prefer (Heel/Toe steering or Left/Momentary/Right flat buttons?

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* 21. How important are the following buttons on the foot pedal? (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

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* 22. What do you like or dislike about your trolling motor foot pedal? (height, buttons, functionality, features, etc.)

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* 23. Please rate each statement below by level of importance. (0 = Not important, 5 = Very important)

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* 24. Do you use your fishfinder/chartplotter to control your trolling motor?

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* 25. If you control your trolling motor from your fishfinder/chartplotter, what features do you use?