Small boat helm controls

[tmcalavy]

Trying to figure out how to rig remote throttle and steering for my antique 14-foot tin skiff with 3 seats powered by a 58 Johnson 18 hp outboard. Anyone have any ideas, or better yet, links to sites/firms that offer this kind of thing? Tiller steering is okay, but not something my damaged left shoulder enjoys. Thanks guys.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Small boat helm controls

Unless you have a particular attachment to your existing boat, you might be money ahead by getting a newer model with a side console. I'm not aware of any "kit-type" helm setups, but you can buy a new helm, wheel, cable, control box and cables for the engine. With a little looking, you might find an aluminum helm commonly used on pontoon boats that could be modified to fit your exiting boat. Lots of work and questionable results however, especially if you can't do everything yourself.

 

[bayman]

Re: Small boat helm controls

A search on this site for Teleflex might help. This might also help:<br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfinder/?gd_dir=Steering_Systems