Steering where??

[Uncle Dave]

I have seen advertised, devices (gadgets) that attach to the center of the steering wheel that tell which direction the outdrive is pointed. <br />Do these things work?<br />Uncle Dave

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Steering where??

About the only time those are of much value is when you raise your outdrive. They can help you center it before you raise it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Steering where??

They work about the same as a piece of tape, a zip tie, or a line drawn by a magic marker.

 

[Dunaruna]

Re: Steering where??

This is a little different to what you are describing but I'll press on anyway.<br /><br />They are called 'rudder angle guages'. A waterproof potentiometer (sender) is attached to the outdrive. As the outdrive turns, the sender sends a signal to a gauge. The guage looks like a fuel guage, it reads - starboard, centre and port. I can't see my motor/leg from the helm so (for me) it is very helpful.<br /><br />Aldo

 

[tgissel]

Re: Steering where??

It is also very helpful w/ a single inboard engine