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    Sea nymph help

    in This Old Boat

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    I have a 1991 GLS 195, just finished up transom replacement. Pulling transom out was a bit of a pain but doable, the original engine was a Johnson 90 that provided plenty of power. Repowering with a 97 Johnson 115, and my trolling  motor is a 2014 Mercury pro kicker. I also have a bow mounted Motorguide Lazer electric trolling motor, and run 3 batteries. I'm thinking with 2 fisherman and gear I should be around 35 mph with stock prop. I will post pics when complete! Love the Seanymphs

    Raymarine ST1000 Tiller Pilot- anyone ever used as an autopilot on a fishing boat?

    in This Old Boat

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    1lastweekend, I also have one but mine is mounted on the port side. It drives my main engine 1st. Then using a tie bar it's connected to my kicker, the reason being I am able to utilize my main engines rutter.
    It works surprising well, the only caviot is you do have to disconnect your main steering ram which is just one nut.
    After the steering is disconnected I made a strait tie bar made from 5/8" alum. round bar and added panther quick connects on both sides of the bar. Then just connect to main engine and kicker.
    So yes there is a little Fab. involved, but for the money ya can't go wrong.
    I got the original idea from a fellow L.o.u. member, If I remember right his handle was GaryNY. I believe he moved a year or 2 ago, but you should be able to look up his posts.
    I would send some pics.but I am in the middle of a transom rebuild and a re- power. If ya need anything hit me up!
    Goodluck! Kurt

    Sent from my LML212VL using Lake Ontario United mobile app

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