How???

[HollaGeo]

I am looking to buy an aluminum "row-boat" kind of thing. Maybe one that can hold a 15 H.P. engine. I see many on Craigslist that would work. However, they don't have steering consoles. I have done research on-line and have found consoles that I think you somehow bolt onto the floor. Usually, they are for inflatables. How would I bolt something to the floor and not make a hole thru the hull???

 

[crb478]

Re: How???

each boat would be different, but you can probably build a frame that is bolted through some of the ribs or cross members and the bolt the console to the frame. Going through the hull is not a good option. Each boat and each console would be a custom application.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How???

you can use remote control for the motor on the starboard side, and ezyglide stick steering on the port. this was my 3rd boat with this set up. and i loved it. iboats, has the mount bracket in the store for $20-30.

 

[HollaGeo]

Re: How???

How do you steer?

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: How???

Look at the 2nd pic and you will see a leaver that as you move it back and forth it moves the motor left and right.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: How???

you mount your engine controls on the starboard side, and the steering on the right. you move the lever forward and back to steer the boat. it has a teleflex, cable set up. the steering helm is just the difference, stick instead of a wheel. the blue circle is the steering the green is the motor controls.

 

[HollaGeo]

Re: How???

That's kinda cool. I'm gonna look into that. Thanks everybody...