07-09-2024, 07:15 PM
(07-09-2024, 05:30 PM)FishfulThinkin Wrote: Is anyone using the Garmin Autopilot on their kicker? I'm in the market for a new boat and I want to know more about the Reactor 40 before I buy. I'm having a hard time finding a dealer or someone here in Utah who knows about the Garmin Autopilot. I'd like to know more about the pros and cons of a tiller kicker vs the cable controlled kicker with this system? Do you have to remove the rod from the big motor every time you use the autopilot? Which kicker would be better with the Garmin? Did you install yourself or is there a qualified installer in Utah? I troll a fair amount and sometimes my batteries don't last on my electric so I'm looking for options. I hear the Ulterra motor takes even more power so the trolling time is diminished. I even thought of just using a Minnkota ipilot and adding a second set of batteries with a switch to extend time on the water? Has anyone tried this? Any ideas on the best way to be able to troll all day into a breeze without manual steering would be appreciated!I recently upgraded to an ulterra with 3 lithium batteries. A 15 amp sequential charger. I haven’t dropped below 70 percent on my batteries trolling all day. The setup isn’t cheap or light. But I did cut some battery weight. Has drift mode to keep you on Course in the wind. Autopilot is everything I need.