TR-1 Autopilot

[OrangeBarrel]

I am thinking of putting a TR-1 Autopilot Liberator in my boat. I know when they first came out they had problems with it and there service was lousy. Has things changed since 1997. Or should I think of using something else. Thanks
Lance

[rd]

I have a used one for sale that fits a Mercury. It worked fine on the old boat.

[OrangeBarrel]

Thanks, but the unit I need will be for an Evinrude 15hp 4-stroke
Lance

[Jim O]

I have been running one for two years. I installed it with the help of a friend and have been very please with it. (although, I would recommend proffessional installation to save time and headaches). I have found the TR1 folks to be very responsive to questions.
Jim Ordway

[river king]

the tr1 is great i/ve had mine for 2 years absolutely no problems at all. if you do a lot of trolling its well worth the money and its the best device on the market.for info contact walleeeye at aol.com

[Smitty]

Please E-mail me with your asking price on your TR-1.. Does it have the throttle control as well?

Thanks

[Bo]

Lance, Drop me an e-mail and I'll be happy to get you some info. Hope to hear from you, Bo #582

[Juls_WI]

Hey Lance,
Have you checked out the Panter Electro-Steer yet? It doesn't have the compass, but is about half the cost of the TR-1, and it works great. Only a 4 second response time from side to side too. I have used both, and find the Electro-Steer easier to use for the applications I used them for.

If you haven't heard of the Panther Electro-Steer, give Eric Olsen at Panther Marine a call at..1-800-811-5960 X-115, and he can give you all the details.

Either way, whichever you choose... it's a great tool to have on the boat! You'll pat yourself on the back for being so smart..heheh

Juls

[OrangeBarrel]

Hey Juls,
How does it work out when you have line crossing and need two people to reel in while battling high seas. Does it have a hand control to keep with you while reeling in your boards. I got turned around a couple times last year during the Fleet Farm open. Very fustrating.
Thanks
Lance

[Juls_WI]

You bet'cha it has a hand control (two buttons). Works just like the TR-1 but doesn't have the compass feature.

Juls

[Jim O]

Sounds like the panther still needs to be steered for corrections where as the TR1 corrects when blown off course?? Any more input Juls?
Jim O

[Juls_WI]

He can answer all the question much better than I can. I will give him a call and see if he will help you out.

Yes, that is what I meant by the Electro-Steer not having a compass.

Juls

[Eric Olson]

LAST EDITED ON Apr-24-01 AT 08:17AM (CST)[p]Juls called me and siad I HAD to get in on this one :-)

The Electro -Steer does have a small hand control that WILL allow you to reel in OR net fish and still have complete control of the kicker.

We are working on a throttle control as well as other add-ons that will enhance the performance of the existing Electro Steer.So this should anwer the question regardng the compass heading control.

TR-1 and the Electro Steer are both quality products. I think it's all in what you want for features and what you can afford to pay for them. I also know that there are a lot of folks out there that have used (PWT or RCL Pro-Am) the unit or are using them now. Those are the unbiased parties that will give you the REAL scoop... I'll let them give you the testimonials!

Tight Lines
Big Fish

Eric Olson

[Sunshine]

Eric,
Do you have an Web site?

[Juls_WI]

Dennis, it's www.panthermarineproducts.com