advTHXance
Well-Known Member
Hey guys,
Im considering adding a rotary steering system to my boat for my kicker. Currently I steer using my main and a connector rod, but when fishing alone its a pain in the butt to be playing a fish and also darting back and forth between the deck and the cabin. The boat veers all over the place as the weight on deck shifts around, and while I have gotten pretty good at steering hands-free by moving around on deck, it would be nice to be able to stand in one spot to steer and play fish. Of course I could just sit at the back and steer with the tiller arm but thats no fun either. I also dont want to spend a ton for one of the fancier systems that ends up being worth more than the boat itself!
So my tentative plan is to attach a rotary steering system from my kicker to a helmstation on deck.
Anyone out there using one for their kicker? Know where to get a kit locally for a good price? Have a better idea?
Im considering adding a rotary steering system to my boat for my kicker. Currently I steer using my main and a connector rod, but when fishing alone its a pain in the butt to be playing a fish and also darting back and forth between the deck and the cabin. The boat veers all over the place as the weight on deck shifts around, and while I have gotten pretty good at steering hands-free by moving around on deck, it would be nice to be able to stand in one spot to steer and play fish. Of course I could just sit at the back and steer with the tiller arm but thats no fun either. I also dont want to spend a ton for one of the fancier systems that ends up being worth more than the boat itself!
So my tentative plan is to attach a rotary steering system from my kicker to a helmstation on deck.
Anyone out there using one for their kicker? Know where to get a kit locally for a good price? Have a better idea?