Poor Man's Autopilot System

[Fishalot]

Clearing out my garage. I have a troll guide system built built by Scotty Plastics back in the early 70s I think. Basically it's a electric motor that pivots and has a rubber wheel that rides on the steering wheel when pivoted down. A rubber bungee holds it tight when in use. Has a long cord with belt clip and a toggle switch for steering either direction. PM me with email address if u want pics. Free

 

[Mudshark]

Clearing out my garage. I have a troll guide system built built by Scotty Plastics back in the early 70s I think. Basically it's a electric motor that pivots and has a rubber wheel that rides on the steering wheel when pivoted down. A rubber bungee holds it tight when in use. Has a long cord with belt clip and a toggle switch for steering either direction. PM me with email address if u want pics. Free[/QUOTE

Where are you located?

 

[Fishalot]

Squamish. In Vancouver regularly.

 

[Clint r]

I had one of those on my 22’ bayliner and it worked great.

 

[silversands]

That sounds good. Dont need one but would like to see a photo of it if possible...

 

[Fishalot]

Brochure

 

[Fishalot]

A piece of BC fishing history is at risk of being recycled. Nobody wants to go retro?

 

[aheny]

A piece of BC fishing history is at risk of being recycled. Nobody wants to go retro?

Have you checked with BC Ferries?
They might want it for one of their new ships

 

[Fishalot]

It’s newer than most of the ships in their fleet.

 

[Fishalot]

Thanks to Aheny, I contacted the CEO at BC Ferries and he was very appreciative of the sophisticated steering system for use on the Queen of Burnaby.

Seriously though a member who collects fishing history is receiving this gem.