Is Your Stick Steering Boat Easy to Steer?

[Swatman]

Thanks to all for the great response. Now I just have to decide whether to get a stick steer or a new hip!

[Alphahawk]

Thanks to all for the great response. Now I just have to decide whether to get a stick steer or a new hip!

I got the new hip last June.....best move I ever made. Piece of cake.

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[Swatman]

Thanks Alphahawk. I've heard that same comment from several locals. I think I'd better get that taken care of before I sell the Ranger. If I can get it done in the next few weeks and it goes well I should be ready for the late summer and early fall fishing!

[slowhand]

Use a 4 blade prop and the sideways torque of the motor will be gone and steering will be neutral. I love my 16 ft SS.

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[warhawk]

Use a 4 blade prop and the sideways torque of the motor will be gone and steering will be neutral. I love my 16 ft SS.

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I’ll have to give that a try, my PF16 torques pretty hard. My next boat (if there is one) will be a hydraulic stick steer, maybe with the wheel. I’ve got a bum left shoulder, it almost meant finding a different boat. But I pulled the livewell out (other reasons) and that allowed me to move the drivers seat back about 4 inches. That made all the difference in the world for my shoulder, not to mention some much appreciated extra legroom.

Mine is a Tracker, I really like the layout better than anything else I’ve seen. And I don’t get the rough ride that many talk about. Of course I fish mainly small water or rivers and creeks and don’t make long runs in rough water.

[slowhand]

I’ll have to give that a try, my PF16 torques pretty hard. My next boat (if there is one) will be a hydraulic stick steer, maybe with the wheel. I’ve got a bum left shoulder, it almost meant finding a different boat. But I pulled the livewell out (other reasons) and that allowed me to move the drivers seat back about 4 inches. That made all the difference in the world for my shoulder, not to mention some much appreciated extra legroom.

Mine is a Tracker, I really like the layout better than anything else I’ve seen. And I don’t get the rough ride that many talk about. Of course I fish mainly small water or rivers and creeks and don’t make long runs in rough water.

How difficult was it to remone your livewell?
What year is your PF16?
I never really use the live well in mine and the extra room would be nice.

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[Wheel59]

Engine moved up one hole.

[SeaRay]

A lot has to do with speed. I have a 50 on mine and planed out WOT (35mph) it's hard to overcome that much torque. Easing along at 15-20 it steers like a feather.
I may go hydraulic on mine..
Anyone have idea on cost to add that to motor?

[Cray]

A lot has to do with speed. I have a 50 on mine and planed out WOT (35mph) it's hard to overcome that much torque. Easing along at 15-20 it steers like a feather.
I may go hydraulic on mine..
Anyone have idea on cost to add that to motor?

One example Ray.
Ezy Glide Hydra-Stik Hydraulic Stick Steering System HS-2470

[Rockhitter]

Owned a SS for three seasons. Got it for the flat floor and once seated you did not have to get up unless to stretch a bit. Did not notice any unusual or hard steering issues. Sold it as I was tired of getting beat up with the quality of ride. Went with a flat floor Lund 16' deep v tiller. Now I sit in the back, [best ride location] and only have to get up to deploy the trolling motor. The ride is smooth and very dry. Safe boat for most any situation. You may want to look into a rig like this.