Remote controled kicker

[plor]

Hi everybody,
I?m looking for a remote control system to operate a Mercury 15hp Pro-kicker. I usually fish the great lakes (Ontario) alone in my 18 ft boat. When I have a fish, I have to reel and net that monster salmon. In the mean time the boat goes every where except keeping actual heading!
The system I'm looking for should be controlled by a built-in compass (as a Minn Kota auto-pilot electric motor) and/or an external GPS.
Do you know where can I find such a device.
Thanks!
Plor

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Remote controled kicker

Panther stuff is always good http://www.marinetechproducts.com/pages/ElectroSteer/ not sure on the GPS capability though.

 

[plor]

Re: Remote controled kicker

Hi and thanks for your answer,
I should have titled my post as "AUTO-PILOT controled kicker" instead of "Remote controled Kicker". I have verifyed yet and the Panther have no buit-in compass nor GPS capability.

Plor

Panther stuff is always good http://www.marinetechproducts.com/pages/ElectroSteer/ not sure on the GPS capability though.

 

[smokeonthewater]

Re: Remote controled kicker

I'd say that you're looking at the same auto pilot system that would steer the main. In fact, the best bet would likely be to install on the main and tie the kicker to the main..... you'll need deep pockets..... why not just install a kill switch and just kill the engine while fighting the fish?

 

[pootnic]

Re: Remote controled kicker

There out there,google will find it.
Heres one alittle over a $1000...Raymarines S1000 auto-pilot
Depends on how deep your pockets are.

 

[Mi duckdown]

Re: Remote controled kicker

Not to sound stupid, but what is your set up. as far as main motor and kicker motor? Pics would help

 

[CatTwentyTwo]

Re: Remote controled kicker

A Garmin TR-1 might be what you are looking for.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Remote controled kicker

I know I'm a month late but just to put few cents in. I do have an older raymarine autopilot. I gotta tell you it works great? I like to fish alone sometimes also it would be tough to do with out "auto" I have my 9.9 merc pro kicker slaved to my big motor. I've had this thing on 4 different boats. Its easy to install and works great. Mine is a sport pilot plus. Because of dash configuration I even had to mount it sideways once still worked great.. Got it on ebay in late 90's, I think about $600 new. Just remember it don't see other boats, lol