Steering system clarification

tcampbell011

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Howdy, so I have a bare 16ft Starcraft. I am beginning to turn it into a right console fishing rig. I am trying to decide how much more it would cost to go with a steering wheel as opposed to a tiller. There is literally nothing in the boat right now, just bare aluminum.

I was thinking about purchasing this motor. ( http://montana.craigslist.org/boa/2973641107.html ) If I understand it correctly I would also need these things in order to have a steering wheel set up.

Steering Wheel ($50)
Console (homemade)
Rotary Steering System ($215)

Is the rotary system smooth? How would it compare to a car with power steering? also does the steering system have to "match" the motor? I read somewhere about some steering tube.
 

tcampbell011

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Re: Steering system clarification

So when I am looking at motors to buy, I should be looking for a "tube" right where the motor attaches to the transom? I think I've seen it before, the cables just plug in?
 
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