What is going on with these kickers

[horsehunter]

So winter has me trapped in the house watching You Tube ( or sometimes sitting on the edge of the tub staring down the toilet I call it my ice fishing simulator ) I see a lot of videos where the kicker motor is frantically oscillating back and forth. What's going on? My boat has 2 outboards and the kicker is tied to the main motor with a connecting rod and doesn't move unless the wheel is turned. My steering while trolling is usually done with my bow mounted ipilot.

[Gill-T]

It an auto pilot driving

[Dirtyhooker]

So winter has me trapped in the house watching You Tube ( or sometimes sitting on the edge of the tub staring down the toilet I call it my ice fishing simulator ) I see a lot of videos where the kicker motor is frantically oscillating back and forth. What's going on? My boat has 2 outboards and the kicker is tied to the main motor with a connecting rod and doesn't move unless the wheel is turned. My steering while trolling is usually done with my bow mounted ipilot.

I understand your pain


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[Sk8man]

Looks like the little guy might have a pinochio problem too

[phil2]

My tr1 does there are filters to slow it down. It runs off a compass ball up in the bow hold when its rough it always tries to correct itself. That makes kicker counter steer. 

[FishingFool34]

Your iPilot TM is doing the exact same thing in the front when in AP mode. Difference is, in those videos you watched the AP is on the kicker motor.