11-17-2012, 03:36 AM
The handle I installed is from Cabelas, bargain cave special, and I had to shorten it . I also had to pull the cap off the motors switch assembly and drill a new hole in the shaft to offset the head so that the motor was straight back behind the pontoon while the handle was at about a 45 degree angle.
I probably wouldn't go this route again, and I'm even thinking of just removing it and using the built in extension handle next trip out.
The issues that I have are;
1. It's a bit awkward reaching out and back to control it.
2. It also will occasionally start the motor on it's own due to the weight of the arm when it moves around while I'm kicking with fins.
3. It occasionally rotates out of the selected speed position as your trying to steer.
I'm looking into some modifications or possibly a different system all together. The problem I've found with the motor on the Pontoon, is that you have to move the motor back and forth a lot to keep it tracking straight. Once it moves slightly offline, it want's to swing hard to that side. I may need to change the angle of the prop a bit so the pontoon rides a bit higher in the front to combat this a bit. I like the foot steering system Cabelas had last year, but it adds a lot of bulk.
Still looking for a good solution.
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I probably wouldn't go this route again, and I'm even thinking of just removing it and using the built in extension handle next trip out.
The issues that I have are;
1. It's a bit awkward reaching out and back to control it.
2. It also will occasionally start the motor on it's own due to the weight of the arm when it moves around while I'm kicking with fins.
3. It occasionally rotates out of the selected speed position as your trying to steer.
I'm looking into some modifications or possibly a different system all together. The problem I've found with the motor on the Pontoon, is that you have to move the motor back and forth a lot to keep it tracking straight. Once it moves slightly offline, it want's to swing hard to that side. I may need to change the angle of the prop a bit so the pontoon rides a bit higher in the front to combat this a bit. I like the foot steering system Cabelas had last year, but it adds a lot of bulk.
Still looking for a good solution.
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