Stick Steering Review

Has anyone ever used ezy-glide stik steering controls. http://www.ezyglide.com/steering.html
If so, how do you like it? I'm considering installing one in my small boat. thanks.

 

My grandfather had a 14 ft 40 hp fiberglass boat that had stick steering, I didn't like the feel, but I guess you'd get used to it. One good thing is that it took up very little space.

 

I am planning on a similar setup for STROLLER , a cruising powerboat.

The tiny space requirements , plus the ability to use a tiller auto pilot ,( really cheap with instant install/remove ) are the reason for the choice.

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I've had such a setup. There are pros & cons. Ir is great for fishing and slow speed manuvering. No motor kickback. VERY smooth & responcive. Almost TOO responsive. You can do a lot of damage at high speed OR in a moment of confusion. It is counter intuitive! You eventually "learn" to steer. Watch out for that right brsin-left brain confusion in a crisis.
I found it hard to go from my little fish'n boat with it, back to my other boat with a wheel.
I had a bud who never got the hang of it. Some swear by them, others swear at em.

 

Interesting. I want one.
Be great on the river.