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Published: 05 April 2017

(Provided by Power-Pole)

Power Pole Adds Speed, ImprovementsJL Marine Systems, Inc., maker of Power-Pole shallow water anchors, has made major upgrades to its hydraulic anchor collection.

The newly designed Power-Pole pump help deliver a faster response and better overall performance and boat riggers will find the Poles are easier to install thanks to an advanced hydraulic hose. In addition, the stern bracket has been improved for durability.

Blade Upgrades: The 10’ Blade features an all new stern bracket - totally redesigned from the ground up for increased strength and durability. Hydraulic tubing has been upgraded to hydraulic hose with factory installed brass fittings for better performance and easier installation.

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Published: 17 February 2017

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How do you get the right boat loan for your new or previously owned dream boat? Here are 10 tips from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) just in time for the winter buying season.

1. Check your credit: Before applying for a loan, ensure your credit report is accurate, and get your current credit score. The closer to 700 and higher, the better the rate you'll get. A free copy of your credit report is available annually from each of the three national credit bureaus at www.annualcreditreport.com. To get your credit score, first try checking with your credit card issuer or bank you do business with. If it's not provided, you will need to speak to a credit counselor, use a fee-based service or purchase it from the credit bureau. More at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
2. Find the right loan type: A fixed-rate, fixed-term, simple-interest loan is the most common. This offers the same monthly payment for the life of the loan. Variable rate or hybrid options may offer a combination of a fixed rate for a few years then a variable rate. With interest rates forecasted to rise in 2017, the appeal of variable rate loans may increase. Don't forget to ask if there are prepayment penalties for paying off the loan early.

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Published: 15 February 2017

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Minn KotaÆ (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/) is introducing a revolutionary app technology for trolling motors equipped with i-Pilot and iPilotLink.

The free apps allow anglers to navigate and control their trolling motor via their smartphones or other mobile devices by communicating with the trolling motor via Bluetooth, and also allow users to accept software upgrades wherever they have data coverage.

Instant fingertip navigation: Minn Kota (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/) talked to avid anglers and loaded the new apps with the commands they use most on the water. They include basic Propeller On/Off, Left/Right Steering, Speed Control, AutoPilot activation, and deployment of Spot-Lock and Spot-Lock Jog - which keep anglers glued to a spot even in high winds and strong current. The apps also offer a High-Speed Bypass feature, which immediately boosts the motor to high speed if the angler needs to move the boat quickly.

Get software updates on the water: Since Minn Kota (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/) is continually expanding and evolving its technology, there are times when software updates become available. With the new apps, anglers are alerted that an update has been released. They can then activate that upgrade, even while they're out on the water fishing. "Since integrating Bluetooth into select Minn Kota models, it has opened up a new frontier on upgrades and functionality. On-the-fly software updating is just one of many benefits," Henry explains.

An intuitive interface: The Minn Kota apps for i-Pilot (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/i-Pilot/) and i-Pilot Link (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/i-Pilot-Link/) feature an easy-to-use screen layout designed to mimic Minn Kota's handheld remotes that anglers are already accustomed to. The navigational icons are the same, and the response time is immediate. Some anglers have reported using the app as their primary control or as a back-up to their wireless remote. Still others enjoy using their foot pedal for control. Ultimately it comes down to angler preference, and Minn Kota delivers options for anglers to choose how they control their trolling motor.

Pairing the mobile device to the trolling motor is easy: After downloading the Minn Kota i-Pilot (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/i-Pilot-App/) or iPilot Link (http://www.minnkotamotors.com/i-Pilot-App/) app to an iOS or Android device, an angler then "pairs" it with a Bluetooth-enabled Minn Kota trolling motor. The push-button task is fast and simple.

Compatible Minn Kota models

The new apps communicate with the new 2017 line of Bluetooth enabled i-Pilot and i-Pilot Link trolling motors, including Minn Kota's new Ulterra, Terrova, PowerDrive (i-Pilot only) and Ultrex models.

For more information call Minn Kota at 800-227-6433 or visit http://www.minnkotamotors.com/i-Pilot-App/.