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Home > AutoPilots > Garmin TR-1 Gladiator AutoPilot Guide

Garmin TR-1 Gladiator AutoPilot Guide

Garmin's TR-1 Gladiator line of autopilots are among the most capable and most powerful available. Figuring out which system you'll need, however, will require you to pick out a package specific to your boat's steering system and engine. With that in mind, Turtle Marine presents the information below as a guide; please call us toll-free at 1-800-785-5317 to speak with a technical expert and ensure that you're getting the proper parts.

First off, the TR1 Gladiator requires that you have a Hydraulic Helm (Hydraulic Steering). Next:

Do you have an inboard, outboard, or I/O motor (NOT surface drive)?

For Inboard & I/O's with master steering cylinder(s) under 24 cubic inches:

Is the steering system unbalanced?
Yes, it is unbalanced: No, it is not an unbalanced system:

Cylinder(s) under 10 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Green Pack PLUS Unbalanced Valve Kit

Cylinder(s) under 10 cubic inches and NOT power steering: use TR-1 Gladiator Green Pack

Cylinder(s) 10-24 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Yellow Pack PLUS Unbalanced Valve Kit

Cylinder(s) 10-24 cubic inches and NOT power steering: use TR-1 Gladiator Yellow Pack

Power assisted helm with power steering system, such as a Char-Lynn style system: use TR-1 Gladiator Black Pack

For Outboards that are NOT Mercury Verados, and only ONE motor:

Is the cylinder less than 10 cubic inches?

Yes: use TR-1 Gladiator Green Pack

No: use TR-1 Gladiator Yellow Pack

For Outboards that are NOT Mercury Verados, and TWO or MORE motors:

Is the combined horsepower of motors more than 400 HP?
Yes, motors are more than 400 HP: No, motors are under 400 HP:

For liquid Tie Bar with a single cylinder under 10 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Green Pack

For motors with a single cylinder under 10 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Green Pack

For liquid Tie Bar with larger cylinders, and any other motors over 400 HP: use TR-1 Gladiator Black Pack

For larger cylinders, use TR-1 Gladiator Yellow Pack OR TR-1 Gladiator Black Pack

For Mercury Verado Outboards with only ONE motor:

Use TR-1 Gladiator Verado Red Pack

For Mercury Verado Outboards with TWO or MORE motors:

Is the combined horsepower of motors more than 400 HP?
Yes, motors are more than 400 HP: No, motors are under 400 HP:

For liquid Tie Bar with a single cylinder under 10 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Verado Red Pack

For motors with a single cylinder under 10 cubic inches: use TR-1 Gladiator Verado Red Pack

For liquid Tie Bar with larger cylinders, and any other motors over 400 HP: use TR-1 Gladiator Verado Blue Pack

For larger cylinders, use TR-1 Gladiator Verado Red Pack OR TR-1 Gladiator Verado Blue Pack



Garmin TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot Green Pack
Garmin TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot Yellow Pack
Garmin TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot Black Pack
Garmin TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot Verado Red Pack
Garmin TR-1 Gladiator Autopilot Verado Blue Pack
Garmin Unbalanced Valve Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin Standard Corepack for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin 1.2 Liter Pump & ECU Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin 2.0 Liter Pump & ECU Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin 2.1 Liter Pump & ECU Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin Mercury Verado Motor Adapter Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin Check Valve Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin Isolation Hose Kit for TR-1 Gladiator Autopilots
Garmin Wireless Remote Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Battery Cable Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Verado Battery Cable Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Compass Ball Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Ball Mounting Bracket Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Deckmount Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for 2L & 1.2L Pumps for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Electronic Control Unit (ECU) for 2.1L Pumps for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Handheld Controller Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Handheld Controller with Splitter Box Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Splitter Box Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin White Handheld Hanger Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Black Handheld Hanger Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Half-Inch Handheld Extender Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin One-Inch Handheld Extender Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Fittings Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Mounting Hardware Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 2L Pump Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 1.2L Pump Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 2.1L Pump Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Shadow Drive Flow Switch Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Shadow Drive Verado Flow Switch Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Tachometer Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Horn Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 2-Button Transmitter Set for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 10 Meter Extension Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 6 Meter Extension Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin 3 Meter Extension Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Integrator Accessory Kit for TR-1 Gladiator
Garmin Seal/Lock Pipe Thread Kit for TR-1 Gladiator

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