Return-to-center mod for non-power steering

I

idleRelaxation

Seaman
Joined
Jun 12, 2012
Messages
71
was thinking, and anyway some sort of elastic mechanism could be attached to non power steering system to help remove lowspeed wandering and returning steering wheel to center? what would be the dangers of this or possible problems?

something like this, though a bad example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BmveL07iw0

here is a crude, to say the least, drawing of what im thinking
IMG_0423.jpg

what kind of problems would the constant tension cause, even if light when centered? any other complications besides chance that one snaps and pulls one way?

do not be afraid to tell me this is a dumb idea
 
Bondo

Bondo

Moderator
Staff member
Joined
Apr 17, 2002
Messages
70,513
Re: Return-to-center mod for non-power steering

idleRelaxation said:
was thinking, and anyway some sort of elastic mechanism could be attached to non power steering system to help remove lowspeed wandering and returning steering wheel to center? what would be the dangers of this or possible problems?

something like this, though a bad example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BmveL07iw0

here is a crude, to say the least, drawing of what im thinking
View attachment 163095

what kind of problems would the constant tension cause, even if light when centered? any other complications besides chance that one snaps and pulls one way?

do not be afraid to tell me this is a dumb idea
Click to expand...

Ayuh,.... Boats don't use a return to center like a car, 'n it'd do nothin' to help low speed wander...

Yer thinkin' to hard on a Non-problem.... just learn how to drive yer boat....
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top