Stick Steering Setup

poolshark38759

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I am looking for a stick steering setup for my rig.. its a 1975 Polar Craft Jon Style Bass Boat (looks-like the Tracker Pan-fish Special). i also need one for a regular styled jon boat..both have 25 hp 'Rudes on them...
 

aspeck

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Re: Stick Steering Setup

Stick steering I had kept breaking on me ('course I had an over rated HP engine and the steering couldn't handle the torque). Took an old steering control out of a boat and installed it in place of the stick steering. The steering wheel was mounted on the side of the boat in a vertal psotion - steering was like sitting in a wheel chair and turning the wheel forward or backward. It worked, was cheaper than a new steering system, could handle more torque, and was quite the conversation piece.<br /><br />Just a thought if you want to try something different.
 

poolshark38759

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Re: Stick Steering Setup

i have driven some equipment that had a similar setup but it was awkward... i guess i could mount it horizonally whick is how i like my wheel in what ever i am driving... i will look into.. all i have is a 25hp motor so torque wont be a prob...
 
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