Sealect Designs sent over an awesome package of rigging hardware for the new Kilroy LT! This hardware will enable the install of the Torqeedo Motor and also leash points for the flush mount rod holders. Look for the installation write up and video in a few weeks!

The package includes the K747205-1 Tru-course Foot Braces for Torqeedo Steering Control, a few different style clam cleats for tie down lines, deck fittings, line rigging hardware, Low Stretch deck line for trim/tie down lines.

Also included new stainless steel cable adjusters! The original ones are aluminum and tend to oxidize in salt water. I will be changing out all of my steering installs with the new ones!

Looking forward to the install!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last year I reran all of my kayak steering cables on the Big Rig for the Torqeedo. Instead of swaging the cable termination at the foot brace I used a 3/16″ wire rope clamp. The original clamps made it through the season, but galvanized steel had rusted and corroded in no time.

The reason for this upgrade was to grant the ability of leaving the steering cables fully adjustable and removable for maintenance. A wire rope clamp is a U-bolt with a saddle and 2 nuts. A wire rope clamp is used for clamping down on 2 strands of wire rope to securely form a loop. They range in all different sizes. For this application a 3/16″ clamp is best. To assemble, insert the end of wire rope into clip saddle loop back around and set the end inside the saddle under the U-Bolt and tighten nuts until secure.

Previously using cable swages which permanently crimp to the cable and are only removed by cutting off. This made any sort of maintenance impossible without cutting the cable. Previously I was able to remove the swages using a Dremel tool precisely not to cut into the wire rope. This took time and was not ideal.

The new clamps pictured are stainless steel and should last much longer in the saltwater environment. The steel rope clamps are pretty inexpensive at around $1.50 to $2.00 apiece but can be purchased in bulk cheaper.

TKFS Improved Torqeedo steering bracket Ver. 2

The Kayak Fishing Store (TKFS) using the stock plastic Torqeedo steering bracket has improved the rigidity by using aluminum. The lightweight but much stronger bracket can take the extreme forces for a life time of steering. The process of making these from a block of aluminum using a CNC process is illustrated below.

Having mentioned this after market part in many of my posts and videos. This is a great addition to any Torqeedo tkfs-torqeedo-steering-bracket1UL 403 Install!

Modifications to the original aftermarket bracket the steering points have been bored larger than on the previous version 1 to allow the carabeners to pivot more. This way they no longer have the tendency to get stuck in the up and down position.

 

Scroll down for The Kayak Fishing Store Link!

http://thekayakfishingstore.com/product/torqeedo-aluminum-steering-bracket/

 

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