Custom Steering

Our custom designed system allows you to steer with the engine and rudders for maneuvering and slow speed control, but gives you the option of removing the linkage instantly with no tools.  It is important to be able to remove the linkage for long sailing trips to improve rudder feel and reduce the wear caused on the steering system from constantly turning a heavy motor in the tilted up position. With the heavier 4 Stroke motors, it is also a safety issue, as the weight of the motor can actually turn the wheel if you let go.

This kit is designed for the Nissan/Tohatsu 40 & 50 HP motors as well as the Suzuki 50 an 70 HP 4 Stroke, but can easily be adapted (with a bit of creativity) to many other engines.

26M    $129.00  Includes 2 Quick release connectors, tie rod, mount for fixing the engine straight ahead when sailing, and a new engine steering arm to replace the factory arm. 

Installation: 2 (3 if adapting to other types of motors)

Tools: 2 (possibly more if adapting to other motors)

26X    $129.00  Includes 2 Quick release connectors, tie rod, clamp bracket to attach the tie bar to the rudder crossbar, and a mount for fixing the engine straight when sailing.

26X  kit requires that you have a 1.25" rudder crossbar (some 1995 boats had a 1" crossbar).

Installation: 1 (3 if adapting to other types of motors)

Tools: 1 (possibly more if adapting to other motors)

 26X Upgrade Crossbar $99.00. Needed if your boat has the early 1" crossbar

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