03-03-2011, 02:47 AM
[quote SanDiegoBassin]
If I notice the toon tracking weird or not straight. I may use tubedudes idea with the knuckle and throttle extension
so i can reposition the tm to the center of the toon then I can steer and sit up straight.
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You will find that the best way to steet is not by the motor but by using your feet with fins. Keep the motor in a locked position so that it pulls you (yes backwards) then your feet will do the work of steering. I was using this method with another bfter who had just rigged his toon. He thought that he could use the motor to do the steering but found that it did not work at all while I was doing circles around him. My motor is mounted right behind me so the handle comes right behind my head where I can easily turn it on or off or adjust the speed. I like what it looks like so far. Keep us updated to how it works out on the water for you.[cool]
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If I notice the toon tracking weird or not straight. I may use tubedudes idea with the knuckle and throttle extension
so i can reposition the tm to the center of the toon then I can steer and sit up straight.
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You will find that the best way to steet is not by the motor but by using your feet with fins. Keep the motor in a locked position so that it pulls you (yes backwards) then your feet will do the work of steering. I was using this method with another bfter who had just rigged his toon. He thought that he could use the motor to do the steering but found that it did not work at all while I was doing circles around him. My motor is mounted right behind me so the handle comes right behind my head where I can easily turn it on or off or adjust the speed. I like what it looks like so far. Keep us updated to how it works out on the water for you.[cool]
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