Trollmaster Kicker Throttle Control

kaelc

Looking for experience shares on throttle kicker control from the rear helm. We have a dual binnacle honda setup with a 9.9 I want to control from the back of the boat where I have a lowrance HDS 7 with autopilot. I'm about to pull the trigger on a Troll Master Pro throttle control, the wired version and storing the remote in the deck hatch on the side just above the step. Anyone else using one or the competitor Itroll.

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 6:38 pm Post subject:

I use the wireless trollmaster on my CD-25 with my Yamaha 9,9 kicker. Love it. I’m sure the wired version will work just as well. I do not have a rear helm and the admiral like to see where she’s going when we troll. (About 150 hours a year. ) My 9.9 is steered by a rod that runs to the 200. I also have a autopilot but seldom use it when trolling.

chromer · Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 9:50 pm Post subject:

I had one for several years. there is a wiring micro-connector that typically resides under the cowling of the kicker. That thing is subject to corrode quickly. I permanently butt connected mine with sealed connectors.

the real deal with these is the servo that yanks on the throttle linkage. I really liked my troll master and eventually wrote a iPhone app to send the signals to the servo. I guess that maybe somewhat similar to their wireless product these days.

kaelc · Posted: Fri Jun 18, 2021 11:12 pm Post subject:

Avidmagnum12 · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2021 7:33 am Post subject:

The battery life is not great. With good batteries about 10 hours. I’ve had my unit for about 3 years. I take them out between usages and that seems to help quite a bit. Cost of boating I guess. Also did not want to try and run another cord to the helm. I removed the screws and just tape the batteries in!
Everything is a compromise.
Tom

tsturm

kaelc · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback on both!

If I was to get the wired version I’d have to store it in the hatch where it would be pretty moist. Maybe I should buy an itroll, more expensive but it is a sealed waterproof unit.

kaelc · Posted: Thu Jun 24, 2021 1:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I ordered the Trollmaster Pro 3+ they are very well priced on ebay and I really want to have something so I can fish solo with my son and soon my son and daughter. Appreciate the C-Brats input.