stick steer boat

[vfourmax]

I have been considering a stick steer set up in my 14' semi v jon. I have been running just electric for the last year or so and have in the past swapped between a 25 hp tiller and 9.9 two stroke tillers.
I used to fish this boat a lot by myself and actually this boat was not used at all for about 10 years and sat in the shop.
I had some health issues a few years ago and sold the 16' boat with a Jet outboard I had been running the last few years as it had been two years it also sat as my health kept me off of the water and honestly when I sold it I really doubted whether I would ever be able to fish again.

I have always liked my little 14' and it has a small casting deck with pedestal seat up front, and the ability to run a pedestal seat in the rear as well. The middle stock bench has a swivel seat on it which was used for a front passenger when using the tiller gas motor.

What I think I would like to do is possibly upgrade to a new 9.9 4 stroke electric start remote motor and run the controls up next to that front seat that is used when the tiller motor is used. I do not care about speed actually, a steady 10-15 max would be fine and want to use the gas motor more for running to a different area in some of the small rivers I fish and a few of the lakes I fish do allow up to a 9.9 hp.

This would keep from needing to swap ends on the boat when I used a gas motor and I would still fish from the front deck as always. I really like the concept and I think it would complete the boat to be exactly what I want really and with the little motor the stick steering should be ideal.
Still a pretty decent investment in the cash department over just using my old rope pull tiller 9.9 2 stroke. I am sure a lot of people do not understand the money I have spent upgrading that old boat recently but I like the boat, it is easy to pull and launch and allows me to not need a full size truck for a tow vehicle.

I guess this old boat is just part of the family! lol!

I like any conversations about stick steered boats, I think before it is all said and done if I can talk myself into the dollars my little boat will end up stick steer.

[Kenny C]

Here is my rig. 2016 Pro Gator 156S. Love it. Usually just me fishing. Never have to move. Ride does get a bit rough, though. Has a 10 year hull warranty. Double hull, livewell, 60HP E-Tec., Garmin Sonar. Have a removable spider rig set up on the front. Made in Benton, LA. Had the bottom painted black too.

[captdave]

Beautiful boat Kenny C!

[skeetbum]

Vfourmax, did you really think you could tell us all about the boat and not post a few pics of it? Sounds like a sweet ride and you’ll educate us all along the way.

[vfourmax]

Vfourmax, did you really think you could tell us all about the boat and not post a few pics of it? Sounds like a sweet ride and you’ll educate us all along the way.

I am not one that really takes pictures of anything. I am planning on getting the boat out within the next couple of weeks (after I get a couple of scheduled doctor appointments out of the way) and I will try to remember and take some pictures of the boat when I get it out.

Believe me it is nothing fancy!

[pops72106]

here is mine

[JRB]

Nice lookin rig Pops. You fish Lake Conway? I think i've seen this rig out there some.

[pops72106]

Yes sir

[pops72106]

What’s crazy is i just had my guys install a new Ulterra and a 2nd Helix 10 and just as they were finishing the install. I was on the phone with H20 marine and bought a new 754vs so now they have to transfer all of my electronics and talons onto the new boat. I am not the most popular guy with my guys at my shop rite now.

[warhawk]

I just thought of a potential negative for my little stick steer Tracker. It uses so little gas that I only fill it up about every six months. If you live someplace where all you can get is ethanol, you might have a problem.