Bonafide RS117 and Other Kayak Steering Cable Install

This video shows a custom cable steering installation on a Bonafide RS117 kayak. This method can also be used on other brands and models of kayaks.
Parts:
1/4 inch Diameter Irrigation Drip Line
One Objective Line Guides (2)
Dyneema 2 mm Diameter Line
2 mm Aluminum Ferrules
"S" Clips (2) Optional

[@loringneumann8191]

this has to be the best video on this I have viewed. I love the way the install is clean and neat with the line guides and internal line run. I have 2 Titan 12's that I am going to put Trolling Motors on and needed a way to handle the steering. This definitely helps. Thanks a ton.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Glad to help! Enjoy your builds.

[@loringneumann8191]

BTW your tip on flaring the tubing is Genius.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks!

[@charlieboutin3341]

Thank you so much! I’m adding a rudder to my kayak..was on verge of making it into a skeg because wasn’t sure of running cables. As Soon as I saw YOU made a video, I knew it would show an exact and thorough solution, and boy I was right. I’ll be getting materials tomorrow morning and installing Rudder in the afternoon! (I was thinking steel cables, you nixed that idea). I really appreciate and enjoy your channel and videos. Thanks again! Have a great weekend. 👍👍👌

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks for the great praise Charlie!

[@michaelelliott3456]

Yet again this is another great video. Thank you

[@Aksmaniyak]

You are welcome Michael.

[@GiuseppeVonHosentraeger]

Very well thought out and explained... look forward to modeling on my setup soon!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks JF!

[@DavidBrownSC]

Always a great job... Easy to follow and provides great insight. Thank you for your videos.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks David!

[@A.Blair_Fishing]

Awesome video. I was looking for DIY steering for my SS127 and this is perfect.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks! I'm working on a SS127 right now with a trolling motor and pedal steering using the same basic design. I will have a video soon.

[@A.Blair_Fishing]

@@Aksmaniyak if you made a video I will for sure watch. Nice work!

[@darrellsmith2652]

Looks good! Getting ready to try it on my 117.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Darrell! Let us know how it goes on the FB page.

[@eltigre6446]

Great video man. I would probably copy yours no one has do that foot steering that nice on a RS117. The only reason I can't do foot steering if because I take mine out of the water a lot while I'm fishing because of shallow passes and sometimes I like to sit in the lilypads

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks. You can lift the motor up when you get into the shallows. I made a video tutorial for that project. I also have a FB page that makes it easier to share info and videos if interested. facebook.com/groups/3521517597860461

[@KingdomChristian]

Your videos are excellent! Thank you!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thank you!

[@showautsuri2101]

Nice job, thanks for posting the video

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Showa!

[@helicopterjohns]

Looks like a nice CLEAN installation. NICE job! P.S. I took a test drive in a Tesla Model Y today. It was fun! John

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks John. Recognize the steering control bar? I have been saving it for a special project. Wow, things must be good for you to be testing Teslas!

[@helicopterjohns]

@@Aksmaniyak Yep, that steering control arm is a bullet proof design which is easily installed on the trolling motor shaft without removing the trolling motor head and associated wiring. Nice to see it installed and put to use. Looks like your painted or powder coated it. BTW: Just took my sister out for a little joy ride. Ha Ha Neither one of us has ever ridden in an electric car. It has extremely quick acceleration, but doesn't have the sound effects i.e. side pipes and the tire smoking of my 1966 Ford Cobra Kit car that I built. Ha Ha They say you can tow up to 3500 lbs. with the Model Y and I think???? I could load my Hobie Pro Angler 14 in the back with one of those extender brackets that plug into the trailer hitch bracket. I could also tow my Scout Sport 177 flats type boat with it as well. Just thinking?????? John

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@helicopterjohns Haha! I would bet you would be the only person with a tow hitch on that "Y."

[@helicopterjohns]

@@Aksmaniyak Check this out. kzbin.info?search_query=boat+towing+with+a+Tesla+Model+y Looks like I am a little late to this game. The Tesla Model Y Trailer hitch is rated at 3500 lbs. Looks like some of the people in these videos may be exceeding that number?????? Funny to watch that small vehicle pull these boats from the water with little effort. Of course towing has a dramatic effect on the range of the miles that can be driven prior to charging. John

[@edgarvilmanyi3948]

Thanks for the video... and how do you pass the Dyneema line into the irrigation tube?

[@Aksmaniyak]

You are welcome Edgar. If the tubes do not have any kinks, you can just slide the dyneema through them. If not, you can use a fish tape or wire and thread that through with the dyneema attached on one end.

[@edgarvilmanyi3948]

@@Aksmaniyak Excellent thanks for the answer..... I just slide the dyneema through them, thanks for the help!!

[@jacksmith7849]

Genius!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Jack!

[@TennZen77]

Great video. Makes me wonder… what about the toprun rudder system on the RS117. Weren’t they supposed to be designed to run your cables on top?

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Delous. I don't know about the top run system but I like to run my cables through the hull whenever possible.

[@TennZen77]

@@Aksmaniyak I think I’m in agreement. You made a good point in the video about the lines being flush. I don’t see how they could be ran on top.

[@jameshoctel9610]

Hey brother. L oi very your vids. One quick question. Where did you buy the One Objective line guides. I cannot find them anywhere. Thanks.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks James. I bought them from the One Objective website.

[@ralphfulwider5226]

Thanks I think that’ll work

[@Aksmaniyak]

You are welcome Ralph.

[@nameisjosh4243]

How did you remove the brakes on the foot pegs? Do you just remove them from the track and they pop right off?

[@Aksmaniyak]

Yes. Just slide them off and the brake will pop off the back.

[@Bigjuergo]

how long are your steering arms on each side?

[@Aksmaniyak]

The turnbuckle body is about 3 1/2 inches in length.

[@adamgregory9198]

I’ve hit a wall with my kayak. I got the new berleypro T lock steering upgrade for my native slayer max 10. We got that on but it’s really tricky figuring out how to get the nk180 motor steering attacked to the disc. Trying it as one line but not sure. Do you have any videos about installing motor steering on rudder kayaks??

[@Aksmaniyak]

Hi Adam. I have never worked with the NK system but a rudder system works the same as the motor shaft designs. The steering radius is not as tight as a trolling motor but that is because a paddle (if used) does not generate enough power. I had an Old Town MK Predator with the center motor and rudder but that is not as responsive either.

[@adamgregory9198]

@@Aksmaniyak it’s hard with my native since foot peg steering is out. The only options are connect the motor steering to the handle-but you can’t really run 2 lines through. Or connect to the steering plate/disc in the back. I made it work with the previous steering disk. I connected the plate to the NK steering triangle with spectra cord and S biners. It isn’t working so great with the new Berleypro t lock disc. It’s a heavier disc to turn.

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@adamgregory9198 Since the turning system is a handle anyways, you might need to go to a tiller type steering.

[@adamgregory9198]

@@Aksmaniyak yeah that’s what I’m afraid of. I’m going to try replacing two of the disc plate screws with eyelets and maybe I can better attach to those.

[@adamgregory9198]

@@Aksmaniyak thanks for the input my dude. If there is one thing I’ve taken away from your videos it’s to never settle. I didn’t like the idea of a tiller and having to reach behind me to steer. We actually ended up finally figuring out the steering but it took engineering and cutting a custom part out of starboard for the steering disc. I’m now able to use the existing (upgraded) steering handle to control both my motor and kayak steering. Your videos really helped me realize what’s possible and I thank you for all the time you put into your work.

[@coronagyrl25]

Do you live anywhere near NE PA? I could use some help!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Sorry, I'm in SC. You can always ask questions on a FB page I manage. There are plenty of knowledgeable people there too. facebook.com/groups/3521517597860461

[@thatmeangreen]

Becareful he's looking to knock someone out.

[@Aksmaniyak]

LOL!

[@jasonbreault1363]

What is your source for the dyneema you used?

[@Aksmaniyak]

I bought a lot pre-covid from Amazon but I'm not sure if it is still available. Camping supply stores might also carry it.