Auxiliary Rear Station Build

Alvin Gall

From past fishing experiences, I've learned that quick changes in speed and direction are often required when retrieving a hooked fish. Having a control station on the fishing deck of our Trophy 2359 would make for a more enjoyable fishing experience. Since we've been underutilizing our bait well, we chose to sacrifice it and built a new rear station in its place. In our new rear station, we needed to have controls for our primary motor, hydraulic steering and 20 hp auxiliary motor. Our primary motor shifter and throttle up front in the cabin are electronically controlled, so adding a second set of controls nearer the stern was just a matter of ordering a few parts and connecting them. The same for the hydraulic steering. The 20 hp auxiliary motor,…

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Sailing World (Digital) - 1 Issue, Fall 2023

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