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netman
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:48 pm Posts: 2363 Location: Chandler,Indiana
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 Stick Steering
Anyone here run a stick steering rig? When I get my new motor whatever it will be I'm thinking a stick steering would make my net life easier. I have seen the Ky boys stick rigs which are 1/4 cable and some pulleys. I'm looking at the same system or getting a cable for the stick. Any info or pics on this set up would be appreciated. I'm looking at mounting the stick at or near my front deck where I work off 90 percent of the time. Randy
_________________ I got a shotgun,rifle and a Go Devil Surface Drive a country boy can survive. 35+hp GDSD engine mods by George Merta 18x48 GDSD boat
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SwampSnyper
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:43 pm Posts: 823 Location: SORRENTO, LA
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 Re: Stick Steering
Lots of the commercial fisherman here have a steering wheel and console mounted in the front of the boat for that reason.
_________________ 1948 Aucion's SS Edition Bateau with a stock 35GTR
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:17 am |
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muddiejeep
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:24 pm Posts: 761 Location: New Orleans, LA.
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 Re: Stick Steering
A little OT but i always thought that would be a better setup for MM than a console with a wheel. I would think you could turn it quicker with a stick than a wheel.
_________________ When in doubt, throttle out. 18x60 prodrive w/36 prodrive
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:18 am |
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Mudgun
MMT Addict
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:24 pm Posts: 746 Location: Here Be Rocks VA
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 Re: Stick Steering
almost all the jet rigs are stick steer with a hotfoot throttle. Sit up front so you can see and keep the azz end higher. Seems to take a little getting used to, but works.
_________________ 1660 Rhino High-Side with center console 90/65 Mercury 2 stroke Outboard jet pump Run shallow, run loud.
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:44 am |
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stumpgrinder
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2009 1:04 pm Posts: 1438
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 Re: Stick Steering
PD rigged a stick steering rig for Gov. Mike Foster..... it was pretty sweet. If I ever wanted steering on a MM it would definitely be stick steering.
_________________ I'm your Huckleberry......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqVe3xG-wos
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 9:01 am |
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RC
MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:01 pm Posts: 139 Location: Northern Indiana
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:44 pm |
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POKER1
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 6243 Location: Bossier City
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 Re: Stick Steering
Front steering is the only way to rig a boat for commercial fishing IMO. Had my skiff rigged that way but with a wheel. Puts you right up in the action.
_________________ 18x48 Charles Leonard / 36PD
"I do think there is a Squatch in these woods"!!!!!
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:12 pm |
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SwampSnyper
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:43 pm Posts: 823 Location: SORRENTO, LA
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_________________ 1948 Aucion's SS Edition Bateau with a stock 35GTR
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:31 pm |
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tchredneck
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:39 pm Posts: 1812 Location: in the woods,la
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 Re: Stick Steering
_________________ 27 Contender twin 200's for sale 18x42 B.B skiff Lil daddy 36 pd Fighting da Koolaid brigade since 07'
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POKER1
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:02 pm Posts: 6243 Location: Bossier City
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 Re: Stick Steering
You know I gave up many years ago trying to describe to someone what its like in the flooded basin area in the spring when it comes to snakes. Unless you experience it in person you can not understand it in any way. Folks can't actually picture a snake on every limb and believe it. 
_________________ 18x48 Charles Leonard / 36PD
"I do think there is a Squatch in these woods"!!!!!
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:46 pm |
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SwampSnyper
MMT F.E.
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:43 pm Posts: 823 Location: SORRENTO, LA
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 Re: Stick Steering
Like icicles on a Christmas tree. 
_________________ 1948 Aucion's SS Edition Bateau with a stock 35GTR
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:22 pm |
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deltaduckmaster
MMT Sponsor
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 7:07 pm Posts: 16608
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 Re: Stick Steering
_________________ 17x48 extreme stage 2 GTR 20X60 DUAL RIG BOWFISHING ADDITION http://www.scalesandtailsbowfishing.com
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:03 pm |
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jus10inla
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:55 pm Posts: 1636 Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Central)
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:09 pm |
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Pooh Bear
MMT Addict
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 10:43 pm Posts: 612 Location: Everywhere.USA
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_________________ Don't mistake my kindness for weakness, my ability to look over things as ignorance - but make no mistake, when I've had enough, I'm Coming After you. Watch Your Back....lol
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jus10inla
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Tue Jan 13, 2009 5:55 pm Posts: 1636 Location: Baton Rouge, LA (Central)
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not quite as big as a tug anymore.. 28 lbs gone and 2 pants size as of yesterday
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Mon Mar 30, 2009 7:31 pm |
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netman
MMT 1000 Club
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:48 pm Posts: 2363 Location: Chandler,Indiana
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 Re: Stick Steering
How this turned into a Richard Simmons stick steering thread I don't know but I would like to say 'great job' jus10 for your weight loss  . Keep it up. Randy
_________________ I got a shotgun,rifle and a Go Devil Surface Drive a country boy can survive. 35+hp GDSD engine mods by George Merta 18x48 GDSD boat
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Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:33 am |
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MaXXis85
MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2009 7:23 am Posts: 6233 Location: Tarkington, TX
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_________________ Bayou Surface Drive 337-351-0362 Tarkington, TX 77327
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