Turn your basic 12V trolling motor into a GPS-guided fishing machine. The AutoBoat Smart Head replaces your motor’s factory tiller head with a sealed GPS navigation unit that adds Spot-Lock anchoring, heading lock, and route tracking — premium features that normally cost three times as much.
Everything is controlled from the included Smart Remote with a color screen (300-ft wireless range) or the free AutoBoat Pro app for iPhone and Android. Installation is a true DIY job: remove the old tiller, slip on the AutoDrive steering coupler, slide the Smart Head onto the shaft, and connect the wires. Most anglers finish in under an hour and are on the water the same day.
Pre-order: this item is currently on pre-order at Tiny Boat Nation, with an expected ship date of October 2026.
Key specs
- Fits 12V transom-mount trolling motors, 30–55 lb thrust: Minn Kota Endura C2, Endura MAX & Riptide series; Newport Vessels NV, X, Kayak & Pontoon series; ProControll 12V
- GPS Spot-Lock anchor holds your position against wind and current
- Nav-Lock heading hold keeps a straight course while trolling
- Route tracking: save and replay routes through the app
- Smart Remote with color screen and 300-ft range (a $150 value)
- Free AutoBoat Pro app for iOS and Android
- Sealed Smart Head with high-resistance nylon gear coupler and PWM switching
- 6-month non-transferable warranty, serviced by AutoBoat USA in Oxford, GA
- Please note: installing it removes the factory head, which voids the trolling motor’s original manufacturer warranty; for saltwater use, mount it on a saltwater-rated lower unit such as the Minn Kota Riptide
