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| Author: | Shooter007 [ Wed Dec 07, 2016 7:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Joystick steering? |
Anyone ever seen a set up with a remote steer system that has a hydrolic pump with actuator controlled by a joystick or switch rather then a steering wheel? I know this probably seems like an odd question, but I'm looking at building a new custom bowfishing rig this year and want to go with a Prodrive as my kicker. My current set up has a Kicker that has electronic throttle and steering system by powrtran. The issue I see is the power of a mud motor and weight is way to heavy for the powrtran and would need some sort of a hydrolic actuator. In theory this doesn't seem that complicated however I'd love to know if anyone has ever done it or seen it. I don't want a steering wheel or push stick for several reason although I'm sure that would be easier. To clarify also the boat would have a normal outboad 150 plus with a surface drive just as my kicker run seperatly from the console and other motor. Thanks |
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| Author: | Russ [ Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
Ezyglide has a hydraulic stick. Different from typical stick steering. Pump is in the helm. Beyond that, you're looking at finding a powerful enough electric or hydraulic motor, and rigging up a one-off system. There isn't a joystick style system that'll run a 20+ hp "kicker". |
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| Author: | Brokeknee [ Wed Dec 07, 2016 11:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
What set up does prodrive use on their stick steer? |
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| Author: | SETx Longtail [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
Mechanical linkage. Not at all what this guys wanting. |
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| Author: | uglymud [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
https://youtu.be/3NufeI5PcBk Don't know whose it is looks like what you're thinking though. Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | Darryle [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
As slow as that is to react, there has to be a better solution. I am sure bigger rams and a higher volume pump would eliminate that. Then there is the weight of the reservoir, oil, solenoids, lines, rams and electric motor and pump. Surplus Center would be a good start for new hydraulic parts, or find an old lift gate and salvage the all in one unit. |
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| Author: | CypressCritter [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 9:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
SeaStar makes a auto pilot unit for their hydraulic system but it is a lot of $$$$$$$. It has a wireless remote. But I would look into a dual hydraulic helm. |
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| Author: | Shooter007 [ Thu Dec 08, 2016 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
UlgyMud, That is what I was thinking up but yes the speed is definately to slow for manuvering to try to catch up to a fish. That is kind of like what I have now but have a joystick that sits over the top of my button for left an right. I'll check out Ezy glide as well to see what they have. I really want to have all the controls in one nice cluster on a base. Thanks for your ideas. here's my current console for my kicker, I'd like to do somethign similar. |
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| Author: | uglymud [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 4:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
I agree far to slow for my tastes. You could look into linear actuators like some guys are using on fan builds now Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | mogenduck [ Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
Ive seen a couple with outboards like this but I think its what u want https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0g1SmNCJ9w |
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| Author: | Crews [ Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Joystick steering? |
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