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Yeah thats what Im thinking my top 2 options are right now. Octopus drive and a new set of cables. or New helm, steering cylinder, and type 1 pump. Going Octopus and new set of cables is probably cheaper, but I really want what is going to give me the best performance while trolling at 2mph. Anyone with experience what is the better setup performance wise?
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I think one already came with the old kit. Does it really add anything besides it knowing the actual position of the rudder? Right now the I already have speed feedback since its hooked up to a Raymarine MFD. That way the autopilot knows how hard to correct and it also uses the data from the multi axis puck.
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Currently run a Raymarine EV-200 with Sport Drive Wheel Pilot package (T70159) for auto pilot. The Sport Drive wheel pilot is going on 6 years old now and is starting to slip. Looking to see what my options are. Go full hydraulic or something else? EV-200 EV1 Sensor Core ACU-200 p70R Autopilot Control Head Sport Drive wheel pilot All networked with a Raymaine A77 and Axiom MFD. Boat is a 89 cobia. 26ft cuddy with a Mercruiser 5.7 with a Alpha One Gen 1 outdrive. Boat is currently cable steer with power steering assist on the main. Newer Yamaha high thrust 9.9 extra long shaft kicker tied to the main outdrive with a ez-steer rod. Salmon trolling at 1.8 to 3.5 mph using just the kicker without the main motor running. So Sport Pilot physically turns the wheel which turns the outdrive which turns the kicker via the ez-steer rod. I use the autopilot for motoring out to the fishing spot and for trolling. The Sport Pilots are no longer sold or serviced. So what are my options? Just go full hydraulic and continue to steer the main which is then linked to the kicker? I assume that would include purchasing a type 1 pump and then a new helm and ram in the rear? Any other options? Thank you ahead of time for any info you can provide.
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Hmm, well maybe I'll just go with updated probe only then. Now the real question, sell off the old probe to offset or keep it as an emergency backup
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Is there any difference with the actual display unit? I've upgraded fish hawks multiple times through the years, had warranty fixes, and even had to buy an entire unit just to use the display for a week while mine was out for repair. Right now I'm running a X4D. So I've probably put about $3k into fish hawks for the years Im looking at maybe getting the new probe and just wondering if there is any benefit to upgrading to the new display?
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NEW Fish Hawk Equipment - Live Release Show 11/29
vetting replied to Yankee Troller's topic in Open Lake Discussion
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Do they still make Wolverine Silver Streak spoons?
vetting replied to vetting's topic in Tackle and Techniques
They didnt have the ones I wanted - I was looking for multiples of the flat white glow back mag spoons. -
Do they still make Wolverine Silver Streak spoons?
vetting replied to vetting's topic in Tackle and Techniques
Just ordered some through bigpapasportfishing - I contacted them first on FB to make sure they can still get them directly from Wolverine. -
Do they still make Wolverine Silver Streak spoons? Looking to pickup a bunch of their glow back spoons and having trouble tracking down a reliable source.
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for sale : usa Lot of older reels - many functional and some for reel tinkering
vetting posted a topic in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent
I tested them as best as I could (clickers/release arm/drag) by hand. Listed are the conditions of each and photos. $180 plus shipping for the lot - total of 14 reels. #1 Penn Peerless No 9 Tested 100% functional #2 Penn Peerless No 9 Tested 100% functional #3 Penn Peerless No 9 Seems a little rough - needs a regrease #8 Penn Peer No 209 Needs a clicker rebuild #9 Penn Peer No 209 Needs a clicker rebuild #10 Penn Peer No 209 Cracked sides - for parts or repair #11 Penn Peer No 309 Tested 100% functional - engagement arm seems to be reversed #12 Penn 209 Black Casing Tested 100% functional - handle mechanism has some play #13 Penn 209 Black Casing Needs a clicker rebuild #14 Penn 209 Black Casing Tested 100% functional #15 Penn 210 Tested 100% functional #19 Shakespeare T15LCL Line Counter non-functional #22 Okuma Magda Pro 30DX Tested 100% functional - sun fading #23 Okuma Magda Pro 45DX Locked up - for parts or repair -
Rod Holder Separate from DR?
vetting replied to VanderLaan's topic in Questions About Trout & Salmon Trolling?
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Anyone try the newer 3d sonars like Raymarine RealVision
vetting replied to vetting's topic in This Old Boat
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Anyone try the newer 3d sonars like Raymarine RealVision
vetting replied to vetting's topic in This Old Boat
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Anyone try the newer 3d sonars like Raymarine RealVision
vetting replied to vetting's topic in This Old Boat
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Anyone try the newer 3d sonars like Raymarine RealVision
vetting replied to vetting's topic in This Old Boat
Well I pulled the trigger on RAYMARINE–Axiom 9 RV Multifunction Display with North America LightHouse Charts. Got the unit for $899 with my West discount. Now just shopping for the transom mount ducer. So I'll be running an Raymarine A77 to run autopilot/chartplotter and through hull traditional sonar. Then use the Axiom with the RV-100 transom mount for 3d and high def chirp. -
Looking for autopilot advice for a friend's boat
vetting replied to vetting's topic in This Old Boat
What about going with a: LOWRANCE–Outboard Pilot Cable Steering Pack (should work on an I/O) - $1450 Just have to figure out if the steering cable would be correct and the Lowrance Elite - TI2 has the autopilot controls.