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Posting a reply to: RE: Elect. vs cable steering

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muskie! nut

Posted 10/26/2005 9:41 AM (#163591 - in reply to #163582)
Subject: RE: Elect. vs cable steering

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Location: Yahara River Chain

Some advantages with cable steer -
1) being able to steer w/o looking at the head
2) more dependable (less tendency to break)
3) Stores away better (doesn't stick out in front of boat in the upright position)

Disadvantages -
1) Higher foot pedal - (might give you a bad back standing on one foot all day)
2) You must use in front of boat
3) Can't get with auto steer (aka autopilot)

Another option is bow mount tiller steer using a extended handle. This enables you to keep both feet on the floor and steer with a kick of your foot or your hands. I see a few bass tourney guys using this method.