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The indicator has 14 3D printed parts in PLA and PETG that took 31 hours to print. It has 6 16mm bearings, and 34 stainless steel screws.

Installation takes less than 3 minutes.

My son thanks everybody for the positive comments!

Titaniumboy wrote: ↑Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:24 pm Very nice! Do you have the files uploaded at Thingiverse?

No, he doesn't have the file uploaded to Thingiverse.

Guess you would need to calibrate to how many turns of the wheel from lock to lock? Or I guess it doesn't really matter since all you really need to know is if you rudder is pointing off center and not 100% port vs 75% port. Exactly! For my purposes, I only needed to know where "straight"...

That's awesome. What did you have to do to install it. Let's get one made up for me. You only have to remove the steering wheel, not the center nut, only the wheel. Then slide the thing over the steering colum and tighten it down, making sure the sterndrive is straight and the rudder indicator poin...

Here's a quick video of the rudder indictor in action
https://youtube.com/shorts/vM8IvXbdju0?feature=share

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Nice. So it knows how many turns away you are from center? Let's get me some of that! Sort of. Gears step down the indicator dial to movement in small increments as the wheel turns. It's so I can find center each time without running back to the stern to see where I left the outdrive pointed (almos...

So I've been continuously annoyed that my 2001 262 doesn't have a rudder indicator. Yes there are a wide array of options in the market, but they require sticking something on my steering wheel or on my dashboard. I mentioned this to my 18yo son and he asked if he could design something for the boat...

Ok, thanks. I'll check for it. I would be a lot easier if I was 12 inches tall.

Thanks AsLan7,

I picked both those up. Front one replaced fine. Was wondering about the ease of putting one at the stern too.

Hey all, Does anyone know if the stern stereo CPS remote connections are standard factory installed even if the boat was not ordered with a stern stereo remote? I was hoping to add a stereo remote at the stern, but don't see any unused connections in the wiring bundle. I'd hate to run wires only to ...

I would be interested in one of those. Are any still available?

Congrats on curing your 4-footitis.

Every time I get the "fever" my wife cures it with smack to the head!

They can't take away our dreams!

You still looking for a convertible top for your 21BR?

I just listed one in the parts section.

I'm selling my (just found) spare 1989/90 Cobalt 21BR convertible top with poles. It is in very good shape, but does not include the base mounting brackets. The boat was sold years ago.

Let me know if you are in need of this.