Huntfrisco

I'll be there...boat name?...unknown at this time

Bill, sent you a PM

Thanks Bill, as soon as I get the info I'll PM you! Hope it's worth the trouble, the Raymarine S1000 looked painless but not the quality of the Simrad.

Anyone out there ever installed a Simrad AP12 or 14 hydraulic auto pilot. I purchased one for my new ride and I'm surprised at the lack of materials/information on cutting into the existing hydraulic system. As far as I can see I'll need to replumb the system unless there is a quick fitting Tee fittings out there and hydraulic lines for the return line.

Does it make a difference whether the pump and computer is close to the helm. Simrad makes bleeding the system complicated or is it me! Using 4 pints of hydraulic fluid to bleed the system seems excessive.

I'm trying to get my ducks in a row before the boat arrives and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ken

The schools have broken up so the search is on! Stick with the south end and work north. There is a ton of debris but it's worth checking the flats out of Tremain. I would recommend stickbaits with orane/chattreuse combinations

We were out Sunday, nothing spectaculiar! We boated six fish with the biggest brown 21 or 22 inches. The lake was flat and a cloudless day, which in my opinion are poor conditions.

Good luck

Ken

What corner can we tie the leash to!

BTW RR, Stinger & I plan to follow you for the month of July (secret spots)!

I would launch at Tremain and work the flats then proceed north on the west side. It's been a productive winter for all. Finding the pods is the hard part. Stickbaits with Chartreuse or orange/red on them has been the most productive.

The schools have started to break up and move so you've got to be on the move. No particular depth has been consistant.

Good luck

Just couldn't help yourself, could you Stinger!!!!!!

Hermit, yesterday seemed to be the coldest day that we've been out on! Whether it was the wind or temp made the trips outside brief and that with the heater giving us trouble.

As Stinger stated we hit many quality browns, several doubles and a few triples.

BTW: It will be Lil Buddy from this point on!

Ken

The Raymarine unit I'm refering to is the S1000, I have a sportpilot so I'm trying to decide between the AP12h, AP14H. or the S1000!

Is there a large advantage between the AP12 & the AP14 other than digital readouts? I understand there are the same units other than the AP14 is mobile while the AP12 is stationary!

Is this correct?

BTW...last weekend was uneventful, one keeper LL, one laker 6lbish, and plenty of shakers. The lake was flat so that contributed to the slow day. We hit em hard the week before plenty of browns in the 3 to 4 lbs class and one LL about 7 lbs.

We'll try to find them Saturday!!

Happy Easter to you guys!

Ken

Actually it will be 195s last ride...new one order! It will be Lil Buddy after that.

We were wondering how long it would take to get a rise from you!

BTW we're up to the challenge, we know we're now playing with the big boys!

Quick note to say that Stinger and I will be out scouting this weekend for the tournament!

So be aware!

BTW Stinger...the fish index says there's a frenzy going on Friday!

Where are you located? J&R in Binghamton does quality work at competitive prices.

As you guys continue to boast just wanted to let you know that Sliderman and I have hooked up!

Him and I with the soon to be patented WILLOW LEAFS changes the game.

Just wanted to let you guys know we exist and are planning on rising to the occasion.

More to follow so don't get over confident.

I'm sure Stinger & Lyteline knows what I'm talking about!

Sliderman...you now have a ride...will keep you posted!

You furnish the secret willow leafs!

I thought it is two rods per family member!

You mean they have to be in the boat :roll: !

BTW...I'll be there. Take a look at Stingers picture of his port side planerboard rods, my Starboard side will put his to shame!!!

I apologze for beating this to death. Rigging a new boat is stressful, however this site has a wealth of information with that I'm seeking more.

Any thoughts out there on the Raymarine S1000 compared to the Simrad AP12H. I have a 20" Lund on order with hydraulic steering and as I stated earlier I want to do it right.

After further investigation, I'm finding that the price difference is a few hundred dollars, so it's doable!

There was some low speed trolling issues with the early S1000 and it seems to be corrected with software updates.

How about low trolling speeds with the Simrad and how simple is the installation.

Thanks

Ken

I would also suggest a check valve. I have a honda 130 with a 9.9 kicker using a T-valve. If I start the 9.9 first the the 130 it stalls the 9.9 because the 130 pulls the from the 9.9. I have shut down the 130 and prime the ball to restart the 9.9.

Thanks Brian...will keep researching

Thanks folks for everyones input. What I got out of it was there were problems when the S1000 first came out and it looks like they have been resolved.

Now I have to decide between the Raymarine S100 & Simrad AP16.

There is about a $1000 difference!

Never knew catching fish was so stressful

Yahoo!!!!! Good god it took long enough!

Now field test that baby and help me with my decision!

See: it pays to procrastinate!