1974 Lonestar build

[bradsrq]

i just got a 1974 lonestar 14ft vhull with a 9.9hp johnson. i got the boat to do some diving in the gulf of mexico. i took it out last saterday with 4 people on it in the gulf and it honestly was amazing for a small boat.. other than being super underpowered.i searched all over this site and other sites and cant find any info on my boat. im looking to do a center console set up but iv never done any thing like this before. can some one help me?

 

[sixgun86]

I put a center console in a 12 vhull, so it can be done. Down side is getting around it in a narrow boat can be daunting.
https://www.tinboats.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=19074url

 

[bradsrq]

thanks so much for getting back to me. your link was every thing i wanted to see. my boat is set up for cable steering and already has pullys and throtle mount for a side console. the boat is wide enuf to get around in with the center console so that will not be a problem. i did some research last night and found a rack and pinion steering for 113.how hard is it to get the pully steering to work and what would be better to use out in the gulf?

 

[sixgun86]

Pulley steering is really simple but if a pulley comes loose, or cable breaks your motor will most likely make a full turn quickly. At full throttle it could be dangerous on a big motor. Push pull like teleflex is best IMO but getting it connected to your motor can be tough if it's not designed for it. If your motor doesn't have a steering tube you can always get an aftermarket one as well but they aren't cheap. Rack Pinoin steering is for bigger motors, bit much for 9.9.

 

[bradsrq]

im ditching the 9.9 and looking for a 25.. just wanted to get the console in first since my roommate works at a metal shop he can make every thing for me cheap