Panther Steer T5 - anyone using it
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dmurph
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I had panther and it failed me many times. I have switched after losing two many days on the water or put into sketchy situations on the water where the steering failed. When it worked, it was great, quiet, quick and easy to set up and use. Just not reliable. I now run a intellisteer which I put in last summer and it has been great so far, it's a much more robust system. It's a little noisier though. Just Google intellisteer
Charlie415
Crew Member
I have one. Second season with it and it has been fine so far.
plumbcrazy
Member
I had one for afew seasons. I sold it with so many spare parts you could build another. JUNK if you use them alot. Put a steering wheel in and save yourself alot of hassle
I don't post here often but when people ask about steering systems I have to recommend the TR-1.
I put about 300 hours a year on mine and it is 9 years old.
Have replaced the pump once due to a leak.
It is absolutely the only way to go.
If you fish a day on a boat with one you will be sold.
It will hold a course heading regardless of sea conditions.
Tap a button to alter your course by 5 degrees, slow to an idle while playing a fish, or resume back to trolling speed.
You can also set in reverse to hold you on a spot when bottom fishing.
I fish with my wife a lot and she would rather read than drive the boat all day.
The boat drives itself.
I put about 300 hours a year on mine and it is 9 years old.
Have replaced the pump once due to a leak.
It is absolutely the only way to go.
If you fish a day on a boat with one you will be sold.
It will hold a course heading regardless of sea conditions.
Tap a button to alter your course by 5 degrees, slow to an idle while playing a fish, or resume back to trolling speed.
You can also set in reverse to hold you on a spot when bottom fishing.
I fish with my wife a lot and she would rather read than drive the boat all day.
The boat drives itself.
I realize the TR-1 price is prohibitive but an autopilot system IMO is way better than simple remote steering.
With simple remote steering you are constantly adjusting your direction due to wind or waves.
You may as well be holding the wheel.
Auto pilot will hold a straight line until you decide to change course.
I can troll the full length of my tack without touching the controls even once.
With simple remote steering you are constantly adjusting your direction due to wind or waves.
You may as well be holding the wheel.
Auto pilot will hold a straight line until you decide to change course.
I can troll the full length of my tack without touching the controls even once.
Gray Escape
Member
I would recommend the Goetz Engineering Trol-Eze hydraulic system, works very well.
Has a lanyard and a switch so I can steer from anywhere in the boat.
Stainless steel hydraulic cylinder controls the engine, compact hydraulic pump with built in reservoir installed below deck.
System has worked flawlessly for 5 years.
Recommended, supplied and installed by Dan Parker at Monaro Marine.
www.trol-eze.com
Has a lanyard and a switch so I can steer from anywhere in the boat.
Stainless steel hydraulic cylinder controls the engine, compact hydraulic pump with built in reservoir installed below deck.
System has worked flawlessly for 5 years.
Recommended, supplied and installed by Dan Parker at Monaro Marine.
www.trol-eze.com
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SpringVelocity
Crew Member
Man these panther steering mechanism seem like crap..Definitely staying away...
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