Tailfin

[tim]

Anyone use this system, if so how good does it work? Running out of options. No autopilot made for my kicker and can’t use EZ steer because I have power assist on main motor.

 

 

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[FishingFool34]

How old is your kicker? I have PA steering and use and EZ steer to my kicker with no problems? Also you could look into an autopilot for the main engine. Sitex makes a pretty simple AP setup that works with PA steering.

[tim]

How old is your kicker? I have PA steering and use and EZ steer to my kicker with no problems? Also you could look into an autopilot for the main engine. Sitex makes a pretty simple AP setup that works with PA steering.

I have a sport pilot auto pilot on the main but with the power assist once I shut the main off you can barely turn the steering wheel so that means with the EZ steer I’d have to run both motors in order to have easy steering.


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[tim]

I have a sport pilot auto pilot on the main but with the power assist once I shut the main off you can barely turn the steering wheel so that means with the EZ steer I’d have to run both motors in order to have easy steering.


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Garman makes an auto pilot for the kicker motor and they have a system that fits a 2015 15 hp Mercury four stroke but since it’s a carburetor model there’s no guarantee on auto pilot system.


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[FishingFool34]

1 hour ago, tim said:

Garman makes an auto pilot for the kicker motor and they have a system that fits a 2015 15 hp Mercury four stroke but since it’s a carburetor model there’s no guarantee on auto pilot system.


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That's the new Garmin Reactor kicker AP, look into the previous model which is the TR-1 Gold. That one had a much larger compatibility list than the new reactor system. You can still find the TR-1 Gold systems new if you search around. Being a carb model would likely only impact the throttle control portion, which is a separate p/n on the TR-1 gold system and not even required to make the system work.

Edited April 10, 2020 by FishingFool34

[tim]

 
That's the new Garmin Reactor kicker AP, look into the previous model which is the TR-1 Gold. That one had a much larger compatibility list than the new reactor system. You can still find the TR-1 Gold systems new if you search around. Being a carb model would likely only impact the throttle control portion, which is a separate p/n on the TR-1 gold system and not even required to make the system work.

They won’t warrantee it because it’s not on their list of acceptable motors. It will fit but no warranty


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[jerryriggin]

Just installed the tailfin on my kicker along with Itroll. Haven't got a chance to get on the water. I'm in Michigan and the governor banned boating with a motor.

[tim]

Just installed the tailfin on my kicker along with Itroll. Haven't got a chance to get on the water. I'm in Michigan and the governor banned boating with a motor.

Yeah the same here in a lot of places please let me know how it works I have a troll on the motor now I’m interested to see how to tailfin works.


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[tim]

Yeah the same here in a lot of places please let me know how it works I have a troll on the motor now I’m interested to see how to tailfin works.


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That’s ITroll not Have a troll


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[jerryriggin]

Had the chance to use the tailfin and I-troll for my kicker. Works very well together probably not as good as a true autopilot.