auto pilot for a kicker motor

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holly107
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2018/03/12 10:51:23 (permalink)

auto pilot for a kicker motor


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    holly107
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/12 10:52:31 (permalink)
    im thinking about a panther t5 any thoughts.
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    Erie Mako
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/13 11:04:39 (permalink)
    The T5 isn't an "auto pilot" - it is just a remote steering device.
    You are the one that controls direction, not your GPS.

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    holly107
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/14 06:55:26 (permalink)
    yea I found that out looks like it really works good for steering. wonder will it work with motor connecting rod
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    Erie Mako
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/14 07:33:40 (permalink)
    Yeah, they seem to work alright...put one on our Merc 15 Pro Kicker last year, used it all season long without any issues.
    How do you mean about a motor connecting rod? - steering a bigger outboard tied to a kicker?
    It is designed to hook to the low horsepower motor only, I doubt is has enough guts to move both motors without a lot of stress on the T5 drivetrain.

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    holly107
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/14 15:10:48 (permalink)
    that's true its a connector rod between to motors mine a inboard and kicker 9/9 I have a auto pilot already but was not sure if it was strong enough to move both motors I know my king will do that. not the t5 I like the idea bot others choices are costly.
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    pikepredator2
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/17 00:31:40 (permalink)
    this is what I have on mine.  http://www.ezsteer.com/ 
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    holly107
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/19 06:56:04 (permalink)
    thanks pike I think this will work for me also.
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/27 13:01:43 (permalink)
    Garmin TR1 Gold is the way to go for your kicker
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    holly107
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    Re: auto pilot for a kicker motor 2018/03/28 07:54:30 (permalink)
    yea I have fished on a buddys boat that had a tr1 they r great
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