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No kicker. I decided with a sea star hydraulic steering system (Thanks Hank) , Lowrance Autopilot, Lowrance HDS 7 Live. Until I can go bigger. Thanks to all for the help. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have an undersized motor for main motor. Perfect for trolling, it just takes me a little longer to travel Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

L&M Yes I have an outboard. I am curious what other add ons are available that would require the Sea Star steering? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Dirtyhooker, do you mind if I ask what dealer you went to? I would really like to talk to a knowledgeable dealer that can suggest the correct hydraulic steering. My experience is from doing research online. Hydro drive was the name brand I found for hydraulic steering. I am sure there is better brands. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Maybe my research is incorrect but I can buy everything off amazon. This is what I am looking at. 500$ for hydraulic steering system, $1000 for Lowrance outboard Pilot Pack and $1100 for Lowrance HDS 7 Live. That’s $2600. Am I missing something in the package???? Any feedback about Lowrance? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I appreciate the input so far. I figured I was going to have to go to hydraulic steering. Ready or Knot thank you on the input about Furuno, I wasn’t even aware of that brand and will do my research about that company. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have done some research on this site and the inter web about auto pilot systems. I really want some real experienced advice so I wanted to ask the experts. I currently have a 20’ walk around boat with rack and pinion steering. Are there any companies that offer auto pilot for that style of steering? Do I just run a new cable and use cable steering auto pilot? Do I install hydraulic steering? I do like the features of the chart plotter and using ways point versus the auto pilot systems the just maintain a heading straight. I don’t mind spending some money if the product is worth it. My budget is approximately $3000. I don’t mind having the type of auto pilot that just maintains a straight heading for a year and then upgrading to a chart plotter auto pilot the following year. I find myself searching for crew members and believe the autopilot would help me setting lines and netting fish. Does anyone have any suggestions on the south shore of LO of auto pilot dealers? I thank you in advance If anyone has any suggestions or advice. By the way the autopilot is probably worth more than my boat, so it would be great to transfer it later down the road. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I did receive an email thou. Maybe you will also. Good luck Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

When you register online this first thing the website states is to read the directions. As soon as you made payment you received a confirmation number. That is your entry number. As per the directions. You should also get a confirmation email. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Thanks guys. I knew I should had got a spare when I bought the unit. I am glad I didn’t lose it at the bottom of the lake. Ooo well off to woodys for probe and tackle. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I am definitely sending my broken one out for repair at FishHawk and use it as a spare. They are a great company. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Well I should have ended my post by saying it quit working. I have battery to probe but the probe won’t transmit. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United