This is the tie rod on the main side. It was that small bar along the bottom that bent.

This is the part of the cable that enters the kicker mount.

This is the linkage that attaches to the kicker. It was the tie rod here that froze up inside.

Loaded up and ready to head out. Got the bikes for Mackinac Island.

This is a photo of what the Seastar HO6122 looks like installed.

Boat Prep and Ready to Head Out

June 27 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F

Before this trip, I had an issue with my steering tie bar/cable between the main outboard and kicker. The steering tube inside the Kicker mount had froze up. This caused the small tie rod connected to the main to bend under the pressure of the steering hydraulics. I received my new part yesterday afternoon and was able to get it installed last evening. See the photos for the new install.Read more