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Old 12-11-2012, 08:44 PM   #108
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In addition in anticipation of the "But" in heavy weather you can't use the displacement boat rudder" In response, if the damn weather is howling, I will double down guarantee that you WILL TRY before you go aft and physically stand by the OB tiller.
By the way, there are two methods of steering an auxiliary. There is on the market, extension handles that are dandy for the purpose, or in the case of many up here, we add a secondary steering station aft complete with throttle/shift control to facilitate using the OB, during fishing, as well in the need of emergency git a home. Just wanted to clarify prior to all the "Butts"

A.M.(Al)Johnson-Ketchikan
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