Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Stick Steering for 13' Trophy Model
Posted by wharfrat on 10/04/07 - 10:21 AM
#1
I need to find a diagram or source where I can buy the stick steering mounting plate for a 13' Trophy. There are not many left and I have one I would like to restore to original condition if anyone can help me e-mail me at: delwalsh@verizon.net
Edited by Tom W Clark on 10/06/07 - 7:33 AM
Posted by Jeff on 10/04/07 - 10:33 AM
#2
Wharf,
Whaler never made a 13 trophy model. do you have pictures of the boat? Also by stick steering are you referring to the push pull cable steering that mounts to the transom in stead of running through the motor bracket tilt tube? See image below.
Edited by Jeff on 10/04/07 - 10:34 AM
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/04/07 - 10:44 AM
#4
wharfrat,
I would like to add some photos of your model to the Whaler Model/Year Index section.
Can you send me some photos?
Posted by Jeff on 10/04/07 - 11:01 AM
#5
Wrong again.:( I need to start reading through all of the catalogs again. That thing is crazy.
Posted by Bob Kemmler JR on 10/04/07 - 11:16 AM
#6
I always wondered what the advantage was of the stick steering?
Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/04/07 - 11:28 AM
#7
Not having a console gives the interior of the boat more room.
Just as much room in the boat as a tiller model only you can steer from the front..
Now, which way do I move the stick to turn to Port?
Edited by Joe Kriz on 10/04/07 - 11:31 AM
Posted by Binkie on 10/04/07 - 5:37 PM
#8
Never knew Whaler made a stick steerer, but I`ve seen it on other boats years ago.
Think of steering a bicycle. Pull the stick back to turn to port.
Very simple.
Rich;)
Posted by pjred71 on 10/04/07 - 5:45 PM
#9
Binkie,
You have a stick steering bicycle? No way.
Posted by Jeff on 10/04/07 - 5:55 PM
#10
That set up reminds me of an AirBoat.
Posted by MW on 10/05/07 - 2:13 AM
#11
The "Stick steering" is commonly used on the "Launch boat" at the marina for ferrying passangers and guests to "moored" boats. That little "Whaler" is "COOL" ! I had the steering knuckle in the pic on my old 48spl with a steering wheel.
mw
Posted by PaulTarwater on 10/05/07 - 7:44 PM
#12
Good one PJ! I got a good belly laugh! I had a stick steer on my 'ol Ouchita and used to get so confused when Mr. Cypress Stump magically appeared that I constructed some wood to mount the steering stick latitudinally. I gotta follow the KISS rule concerning that system! Nice find Wharfrat! That is a peach of a find. I am new to this site and am learning more every day. Great pics Joe ! Getting that rare bird back to spec is a
very worthwhile effort so be patient and GOOD LUCK !! Paul