wihil
Well-known member
After almost going for a swim while out trolling, I'm wondering if there's any way to add some kind of a "motor direction lock" to an older motor like mine.
Usually I don't seem to have issues - but on Monday with the wind up and quite a bit of chop out I had an episode where I was reeling in a large sheep. Seemed simple like I've done a hundred times before; set course and speed on the tiller, stand up, prop the rod, remove the inline planer, continue reeling and net fish. Problem was, with the chop/wind/whatever the motor decided it didn't want to continue straight and turned instead. The combination of the unexpected turn with a wave and looking at the planer board instead of the horizon was what did it - got a little veritgo for a second and had to kneel to the bench.
I know my BIL's new Merc 9.9hp motor has a turn lock that will either lock the motor or greatly increase the amount of force necessary to turn it. I'd sure like to add this feature to my motor.
Any suggestions gang?
Usually I don't seem to have issues - but on Monday with the wind up and quite a bit of chop out I had an episode where I was reeling in a large sheep. Seemed simple like I've done a hundred times before; set course and speed on the tiller, stand up, prop the rod, remove the inline planer, continue reeling and net fish. Problem was, with the chop/wind/whatever the motor decided it didn't want to continue straight and turned instead. The combination of the unexpected turn with a wave and looking at the planer board instead of the horizon was what did it - got a little veritgo for a second and had to kneel to the bench.
I know my BIL's new Merc 9.9hp motor has a turn lock that will either lock the motor or greatly increase the amount of force necessary to turn it. I'd sure like to add this feature to my motor.
Any suggestions gang?