Thanks fellas.
It sure makes the night better.
It sure makes the night better.
Foot Controlled Steer Stick
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I got real tired of looking like Capt. Morgan all night. Plus my leg would be on fire and sore the next day.
So i made my own steering stick.
How To:
Took a piece of 1 1/4" exhaust pipe and had it bent up to give me a good handle and also be strong enough.
It works y pushing the handle forward and pulling it back as if your foot was doing it.
My handle after bending it is just about perfect height. I control the troller by a toggle switch at the handle. On my motorguide troller the steady on/jackrabbit setting is a 12v 2 way toggle that goes to a relay. The relay allows me to use a toggle switch. Some trollers do not have this setting and a higher amp switch wouldbe needed to make this work.
I just made my wires from the toggle hot side replaced the wire going to relay. Other wire went to ground. This opens//closes that leg of the relay to make the troller come on.
You still control the speed by the dial.
Then i painted it bright orange.
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Abd first fish with the steer stick.
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2 400w hps on the nose pointed like /\ almost warmed up.
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And this is by far the best thing to do with a troller. Now my leg doesnt hurt. Anyone on my boat can drive it. And it frees up so much room on the deck with it screwed down out of the way.
-Kyle
So i made my own steering stick.
How To:
Took a piece of 1 1/4" exhaust pipe and had it bent up to give me a good handle and also be strong enough.
It works y pushing the handle forward and pulling it back as if your foot was doing it.
My handle after bending it is just about perfect height. I control the troller by a toggle switch at the handle. On my motorguide troller the steady on/jackrabbit setting is a 12v 2 way toggle that goes to a relay. The relay allows me to use a toggle switch. Some trollers do not have this setting and a higher amp switch wouldbe needed to make this work.
I just made my wires from the toggle hot side replaced the wire going to relay. Other wire went to ground. This opens//closes that leg of the relay to make the troller come on.
You still control the speed by the dial.
Then i painted it bright orange.
Abd first fish with the steer stick.
2 400w hps on the nose pointed like /\ almost warmed up.
And this is by far the best thing to do with a troller. Now my leg doesnt hurt. Anyone on my boat can drive it. And it frees up so much room on the deck with it screwed down out of the way.
-Kyle
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Thanks dee.
I cannot stress enough how awesome it is.
My troller shaft has been bent countless times. Before when you used your foot it was stiff and a pain to steer. Now its like a hot knife through butter. And i couldnt be happier.
Plus it looks cool. Always a bonus
I cannot stress enough how awesome it is.
My troller shaft has been bent countless times. Before when you used your foot it was stiff and a pain to steer. Now its like a hot knife through butter. And i couldnt be happier.
Plus it looks cool. Always a bonus
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