The new Torqeedo Torq Trac Module arrived at my door step today!

The Torqeedo Torq Trac is a Bluetooth add-on which connects inline to the throttle controller data cable. It works along with the Torqeedo Travel and Ultralight motor systems. Using your android or apple smart phone and or tablet with the Torqeedo Torq Trac App installed you can receive data that the Torqeedo throttle controller itself is limited to.

Packaged in a neat white box is a 12″ module cable with an instruction booklet.

Simply install the Torq Trac App downloaded free to your Android or Apple Device.

Open the app. It will prompt to turn on the device to connect. Turn on the Torqeedo controller with the module connected and the device will automatically connect.

The app Includes 3 separate function tabs.

1. Speedometer
2. Range
3. Trips

Speedometer Function Tab:

The speedometer function gives you a readout of current speed in Knots (kn), kilometers per hour (km/h), and miles per hour (mph). Simply change the units by tapping the unit display area.

The are also readouts for current power usage, Trip distance, a Battery percentage meter, Remaining Range, and Remaining Hours. There is also the way-point area which you will set on the range tab.

Range Function Tab:

The range tab is your navigation. The display will show your current location on a Google style map. At the top right you can tap for an interactive map. At the top right you’ll see a +.  Here you can program way points. Creating way-points will then allow you to set a course say from your launch point to an interesting place you picked on the map or an area you want to try fishing. You can also program away point to get back to where the fishing was good the day or hour before!

Trips Function Tab:

The trips tab has functions that allow you to record your trips. The readout will tell you your max speed for the trip and the average speed per trip. It will also keep track of  time differences between paddling and drifting while the Torqeedo is not in use and the distance with the motor engaged.  At the top right you can tap to see a log of all trips the app has recorded!

I must say the Torqeedo Torq Trac is pretty impressive.  I cant wait to get it out on the water!! Look for a review article within a few months.

Take into note that wind and current can change the range which the app displays and your actual distance. Do not use the app as a primary navigation device.

For more information see the Torqeedo Website Torq Trac page!

Prior to going out on any event/tournament its a good idea to check the weather forecast prior to packing. This allows you to pack what you will important for the weather instead of packing everything. This time of year it is typically cold nights and cool days so preparing to dress in layers is the best way to go. It appears that this weekend is not going to be very cold but will be a bit windy. Therefor dressing for the wind will be important.

So now that know the type of gear and clothing I will need to bring the next step will be creating a list so forgetting to pack key items is a good idea. Being only 2 nights and a full day and a half of fishing its easy to pack light. All of my fishing tackle and rods are already packed due to previous fishing trips so that cuts out about half of things needed. It is fall so i will need to pack warmer clothing and my semi dry gear. Rule of thumb is water + Air temperature must reach a minimum of 120 degrees or falling into the water could be deadly without the protective dry gear.

I am also looking forward to using my Torqeedo as this is a special place with a 4-5 knot tide at fall new moon. Its going to be ripping and windy. challenge accepted! I will be targeting Striped Bass Blue Fish Speckled Trout and Tautog.

The Jamboree is held in Cape May NJ which is a two hour drive from my home. It is ground zero for some of the best Tautog fishing on the East Coast.

A nice drive south on the Garden State Parkway through the Pine Barens. Looking forward to meeting up with a lot of familiar faces and meeting new anglers! Im also looking forward to doing a little celebrating as today is my birthday!!

Hope to see you all there at the captains meeting tonight!

If not I will be on campsite 729.
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