On 2019-07-12 10:11, Aaron Treloar wrote:
Hi, Guys. I live in Michigan and am preparing to build my first sea flea - the Mini Max.
I am interested in using a throttle and steering wheel on the final product but I am having trouble identify the correct parts - maybe I am just not calling them by the correct name!
Do you have any recommendations for a "safety" throttle - basically a throttle that only works if my hand is telling it to? If I get thrown from the boat for some reason I don't want it zipping into the sunset without me!
Also, for the steering assembly - What is the round part called that attaches the steering cables to the steering wheel? Looks like a silver metal puck.
Thanks!
Aaron
Hi Aaron,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you...I'm at the cottage right now getting ready for Fleafest and things have been a bit crazy. What you are looking for is a "dead-mans" throttle. These are used primarily on racing hydro's where the driver might be thrown from the cockpit during a race. Once their hand releases from the throttle, the spring on the handle pulls back and the motor stops. The "standard" is a "Keller" brand......they have been used since the late 40's.
Here are a few links:
http://www.portagebaysystems.com/marine.htmlhttp://www.fralickboats.com/index.2.accessoreies.htmlWe have known Rick Fralick for a number of years....based out of Picton, Ontario near Kingston.....
The other option is to install a "kill switch" on the dash of your seaflea. This is attached to the ignition of the motor. There is a tether attached to your PFD...when you go overboard, the tether pulls from the kill switch and the motor stops.
https://www.amazon.com/Invincible-Marine-Kill-Switch-Lanyard/dp/B00646I44IThe steering "drum" is what you are looking for. These are used with cable and pulley systems. There are two basic types.....surface mount......
https://www.boatdesigns.com/Exposed-Drum-Steering-Wheel-only/productinfo/06-122/and under the dash....have a look at a short video I made.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ115gX-_-MHere is a link to a British site that sells the "old school" systems new..
https://www.seascrew.com/browse.cfm?OUTBOARD-OR-RUDDER-ROTARY-PULLEY-CABLE-STEERING-SYSTEM&l=0000000951Hope this helps.
Chris Taylor
Muskoka Seaflea