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    I'll take them. How do I pay you? I have a PayPal account..
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    I would like to see the boat soon. I sent a PM but don't think i sent it right. Thanks, Rick
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    They are easy to make. Purple Taco has all the supplies you need and there are several you tube videos.
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    Sold / Closed 07 Trophy New price

    Rickbgm replied to Electric Blue's topic in Boats for Sale

    What area is boat located?
  5. Rickbgm
    Do you take Papal??
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    I'll take them. Paypal??
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    If by 1st guide you mean the tip replace it with a roller guide if all you use it for is wire. If you mean the first guide from the reel you can use silicon carbide or even just solid stainless steel guides since you're not looking for casting distance just durability.
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    No the boat was a very deep v and pretty heavy. The auto pilot was connected to the hydraulic steering and held course pretty good even in rough water. I really like the raymarine I have now. The boat is a multi species boat so I use it on the Finger Lakes, Onieda and a few smaller lakes as well as Ontario occasionally. I'm 77 so I like to fish different places so it suits me fine. If I'm by myself it's necessary so I can set the riggers and rods or net a fish. The Raymarine does have to work hard on windy days but I've used it for several years now without a problem.
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    You would probably have to disconnect the Ez steer because I don't think it would move the i/o. I ran charters on Ontario in a 25' back in the 80's and 90's but I had an auto pilot for the main motor and then connected to the kicker. I am not sure how you could mount the Raymarine to go up and down with the kicker. You may be able to build a bracket but download the instructions for the auto pilot because there are certain measurements you will need. Hope you find a way.
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    Just search "tiller auto pilot outboard". Should give you some ideas. I would send you pics of mine but it's all bundled up for winter.
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    I use a Raymarine st1000 tiller auto pilot on my Yamaha 9.9 high thrust kicker and I even tied it into my main outboard so that the main acts as a rudder to help with the steering. Boat is a Lund 1890 Pro V so it is light and eubject to wind. The auto pilot works great. If yours is an st1000 you can download the instructions for it but you do have to make your own bracket for the motor to attach it. There are a couple of you tube videos also.
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    Where are you located or are you shipping them?
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    I bought tracks and rod holders from them. Good price and fast shipping.
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    It looks to be either 8 1/2' or 9' with 2 tips which is usually the way they were sold. Amherst was from around 1950 the rods usually have the fly rod weight on them but it could have worn off. They were a small maker only in business for a few years and the rod today is worth maybe in the $150 to $200 range. As I said they have dropped considerably in the last few years as have many antiques and collectables. There are several auctions that specialize in old fishing tackle but like most auctions they have not been running for the last year due to covid. Hope this helps you. Good luck.
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    The value depends on the condition, the maker and the length. I've bought and sold dozens of them over the years (I'm an antique dealer). The market has gone down considerably in the last few years but the higher end ones are still in demand. The most common length is 9' but the shorter 7' and 8' usually bring more. Look on the reel seat or on the rod itself for a maker. Even the commercial makers such as South Bend, Horrick-ibbotson, Montague, etc. will bring $30 to $50+ on Ebay but some of the custom makers will bring a lot more.
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