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mroettersr
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Initially Posted - 11/19/2001 :  22:53:51  Show Profile
Has anyone tried the Exsteer steering bar that goes between the rudder and the outboard? To have the outboard articulate with the rudder looks like it would be a real advantage particularly over trying to steer the boat while leaning over the transom fus
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Response Posted - 11/19/2001 :  23:11:58  Show Profile
Good Idea,,,,but yeah it's being used right now. Look at the tech tips at Arlyn Stewarts idea. He calls it the flexible link, he uses bungees and it works great, just like power steering. I have used heim joints and all-thread and set up a solid link,
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Douglas
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Response Posted - 11/20/2001 :  00:10:03  Show Profile  Visit Douglas's Homepage
I must be missing something. I cant see the need for having the motor move with the rudder. My motor is always being raised and lowered, would you need to disconect the motor each time you raised it. I set my motor to push the boat streight and then I ste
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c25sailor
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Response Posted - 11/20/2001 :  09:05:09  Show Profile
I have one. As both ends are connected with a ball & socket, it doesn't interfere with raising and lowering the OB. I find the control useful particularly at low speeds or backing in close quarters.

For those that keep the OB fixed, do you have a lock
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Bristle
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For those that keep the OB fixed, do you have a lock to maintain it's centered position or do you use a line or bungee? I don't see any way t
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