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X2 You will only get about 120 yds of 30lb test on a 27, maybe even less with Flea Flicker. Might work ok for trout but you're likely to get spooled with a king.

FYI If you are a member of ELOSTA you can get a discount off your BoatUS membership.

"Nothing deserves more respect than a nervous woman with a shotgun" --- John Wayne Life, it's what's happening while you are making plans.

Congratulations, everybody seems to love their Islander's A 8hp kicker with a TR-1 on that will make boat control real easy so you can enjoy fishing.

Tim What are you putting this kicker on? What's your new ride? You will love the TR-1 once you get it dialed in and learn how to make it dance, very quiet.

Would need to know what size and type of boat you have and if you trailer it. Also where do you plan on fishing and what for.

Big Water Saw this post on GLA. There were a couple of times last year that I was thinking of trying this with my TR1 but I had my wife with me and it was rough enough that she was ready to go in. Maybe in a tournament or with the guys it would be worth a try, especially since I already have the TR-1 and it works great except in extreme conditions where the kicker can't keep up. Quote Originally Posted by TAMTAM View Post Right sir in the USA, in case you can afford the hours on your main propulsion, get rid of the mechanical steering in favour of hydraulic and spend your money on a fullsize pilot, got the TR-1 Gold myself on a slightly smaller boat, its a great unit but in windy condition nothing replaces a big (powerful) prop when it comes to hold course... (even compared to a T8 Yamaha) Just my insight Best regards from SWEDEN Scandinavia! reply by HONDAM: This is true, all the TR-1 does is maximize the potential of the kicker. If the kicker is to small to do the job in the conditions no matter how good the driver is it wont help. We had a TR-1 paired with an 8hp Honda on our 24ft Hewescraft tournament boat for a couple years before switching back to the cat. There was a time or two where we were fishing and the waves started well over 6fters and the kicker started struggling but what we did was start up the main motor and put it in gear (no tie bar just sitting there straight) just to help with some extra thrust to get up those big waves and it all worked up fine with the autopilot still steering the boat.

Fishing is a reel tough job but many tackle it.

I'd rather see a 15"er in my box and included in my daily limit than one floating behind the boat because someone thought it was too small to keep and wanted to upgrade. I release them if at all possible but feel terrible if they don't make it. When hunting you can be very selective as to what size you're targeting, not always possible when fishing but I feel you're legally and morally obligated to keep any "legal" fish that isn't going to survive. I even hate releasing an undersized shaker if I don't think they are going to recover.

Wet your finger and hold it across both metal probes on the front or put the probe into a bucket of water, if the red light starts flashing that is a good sign, at least it is turning itself on and the batteries are good. If the plastic casing is not cracked so water can't get into the probe you're probably OK.

Doug Have you found the problem yet?

My son spent two years working on survey boats in the Gulf and never lost it. Last year we were out of Sodus for the Salmon Slam and he was hanging over the rail. I was laughing too hard to even think about coming in. I do give it up quickly if my wife starts feeling even a little queasy so I guess it all depends on who it is

For a transom mount look at a 50/200 p66 For a thru hull, tilted element, look a B60

I would check the power supply to make sure I had a good 12v, no loose or corroded connections or battery issues. Low voltage can cause all sorts of problems with electronics. Also check the connection where the compass ball plugs into the hydraulic unit (plug #4) It sounds like the unit is working OK mechanically so I'm thinking it might be a problem with the compass ball?? I don't know anyway of checking it without sending it in to Garmin or just swapping it out. It will be tough to fish without it, I know I'm spoiled by mine.

First thing to check is your compass ball, make sure it is still mounted with the wires hanging straight down and that there is no ferrous metal around it ( tools, fishing equipment, ect ). Hopefully it is something simple like this, if not I would talk with Kevin at the Boat Yard to see if he can help you.

Was out last Saturday and picked up 4 kings in 160-220 fow down 90-120' 2 were on a mc rocket fished off a swr down 110' and other 2 were on green FF on a dipsy out 300' Fish were there but still scattered

Try running it clean on a swr off your deepest rigger, especially late morning when the bite gets slow. Usually my hottest rig, even better than my coppers.

I know of a 30' Sportcraft charter boat with a SEI Alpha drive still going strong after 4 years. He also tested their no-fault warranty out by not putting any oil in the drive when he first installed it, I think it lasted 3-4 hours without oil then quit. All he had to do was send it back and they took care of it for him, 100%. I've purchased replacement trim cylinders from them and they work like the oem. I will buy from them again if I need anything.