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Thanks Dan,

Hopefully we will have some clarification before we are ready to power up. Can't wait to get back on the water!

Started my install today and I have a question on the Smartpilot X-5R Drive. I held the wheel to starboard lock and tied the stern drive off. Drilled the torque restraint as directed. Where I get lost is installing the drive. I had to roll the drive up to align the woodruff key and steering shaft and then rotate the unit down to connect to the torque restraint. The directions did not seem very clear on this part of the install and I do not want to damage the unit. It just seems to me that you would install the drive with the stern drive centered. I'm probably missing something simple but I thought it would be better to ask. I know many members have recently purchased this unit and have probably successfully installed them already.

Thanks for the help,

Eric

Thanks for the reports Mr. Clean. You are the man!

I hope you will post what you find out. I just ordered the Sportpilot and want to connect it to my HB 958.

Thanks,

Eric

Very nice!

Nice looking fish!

Brings back fond memories of the sea run browns and char we fished for when I was stationed in Iceland. What a fishery!

Thanks E,

I think the wheel drives are the same. I never imagined they would produce much noise.

Tight lines,

Eric

Planning on installing this unit on my Islander 191V. I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this unit.

Tight lines,

Eric

Just browsed USPS International rates and it looked very expensive, I'm guessing $35.

They are available. Never shipped to Canada. I will check it out.

Keep the faith...

Downsizing tackle collection, time for the doubles to go. All as new, majority have seen minimal use. Split shipping. $250 for all.

(5) 11" Challenger $40

(5) 11" B Shoter $40

(6) 11" Hot Spot $48

(3) 11" Pro Troll e-chip no fin $24

(2) 11" Pro Troll e-chip with fin $16

(2) 8" Smart Fish $16

(9) 8" Pro Troll e-chip with fin $72 (sold)

(3) 8" Challenger $24

Anchor Express has treated me well if they have what you are looking for. Low price guarantee.

Fish Hawk TD = $80 *sold*

4 Walker Deeper Divers = $25

4 Dipsey diver and 5 rings = $25

5 Dipsey diver and 4 rings = $30

2 Slide diver = $15 *sold*

3 Hammerhead 3/0 cowbells = $25 *sale pending*

Split shipping cost.

Great video! That was some serious action and enthusiasm!

Thanks for the feedback vetting.

I was considering buying this unit but It appears they are no longer manufactured. Does anyone have any experience with these units? I have a cable steered Islander with no kicker so this looked like a good way to go.

Tune-up, fuel treatment and consider installing a 4 blade prop with less pitch if he has a 3 blade prop on it. You lose some top end but it allows your motor to run at higher rpm's at trolling speed with more control. Worked wonders on my Islander 191V.

Thanks for the help guys. We will give it a try.

I have a problem with water pooling up in the rear corners under the batteries. I'm wondering what the best solution is to get it to flow into the bilge.

Thanks,

Eric

Well said John. Good luck back home.

I put it on this summer and had very good luck with it.

Thank you for the very thorough explanation. Very helpful.

See you on the pond,

Eric

I'm curious how difficult it is to register a boat in NY purchased in Canada. Anyone with any experience?