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Title: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Blacklab on February 21, 2017, 07:45:13 PM: Doing some window shopping :chuckle: and was wondering about python electro steer, and panther steer. what are your thoughts. Also how bout the master pro trolls. Thanks guys. Pros cons or anything better. TR1 are out of the ?
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Buzz2401 on February 21, 2017, 08:49:27 PM: Owned the panther and it works well. Nothing compared to TR-1 but for the price it is worth it. It makes it nice cause you can be at front of boat grabbing something or tying a leader and not have to be back at kicker.
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Blacklab on February 22, 2017, 09:01:32 AM: Thanks Buzz. That's pretty much why I'm looking into these units hands free. Panther also matches up with mastertroll and only using 1 controller. Python looks great also more solid imo. Which is why I'm leaning towards it. Though I would need two controllers. Still almost 2/3 cheaper than the TR1.
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Wetwoodshunter on February 22, 2017, 09:59:54 AM: http://www.arimaowners.com/index.php?topic=12403.msg145564#msg145564

If you don't need to be able to use the throttle for adjusting speed constantly you can set your kicker up like in this thread on another site with the quick releases. It takes a whopping 15 seconds to get your kicker set up for the troll and then you just steer with your steering wheel. Also brings your cost down to about $30.

(Look at the second to last post in the thread)
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: bone collector 12 on February 22, 2017, 10:11:03 AM: When I had my Lowe flat bottom it was just a simple straight rod with the quick connect fittings on each end connecting the main to the kicker, you did have to disconnect to raise the motor but it took maybe 10 seconds to pop it off
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Blacklab on February 22, 2017, 10:51:16 AM: Thanks guys. Not to sure if I want to marry both motors together. I'll definitely check it out ;)
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: bowtech721 on February 22, 2017, 10:59:49 AM: I had the panther on my last boat. It worked great when it worked... even though I had the saltwater version I still went through two of them in three years. Water would work its way in there somehow. The third one lasted until I sold the boat.
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: highside74 on February 22, 2017, 11:31:15 AM: My buddy is a guide and runs the TR-1. It is amazing to fish in his boat. It is worth every penny.
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: MooseZ25 on February 22, 2017, 12:22:39 PM: I have the Panther and Mastertroll setup on my boat. It works great and I am happy with it. One controller for throttle and steering is great. When the time comes I will place it with a TR-1. The auto pilot has my vote. But for the money the Panther/Mastertroll is great.
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Blacklab on February 22, 2017, 09:26:59 PM: Quote from: MooseZ25 on February 22, 2017, 12:22:39 PM
I have the Panther and Mastertroll setup on my boat. It works great and I am happy with it. One controller for throttle and steering is great. When the time comes I will place it with a TR-1. The auto pilot has my vote. But for the money the Panther/Mastertroll is great.

TY Moose
That's kinda where i'm at.
Buy nice or cry twice. aaaaaaarrrrrrr.............lol
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: fishngamereaper on February 22, 2017, 09:32:26 PM: I have a rear steer station on my boat so I have no input on your choices.. :chuckle: expect get a boat with rear steer...
Title: Re: Auto kicker steering
Post by: Blacklab on February 22, 2017, 09:54:05 PM: BEEP BEEP! big load :yike: :brew: