Twister 1 steering bar

[WaterZebra]

When we went to Italy in 1970 to rig and test the new boats for the Paris and Berlin races, we installed the ride guide system in them all except for Renato's entry. He insisted on using cable and had a fab shop
make a steering bar to accommodate the Twister. Bob Hering and Jackie Wilson co-drove this boat and reported they much preferred the "feel" of cable over the ride guide. The cable system performed flawlessly during 12 hours of tough racing and the move to switch to cable began.

Renato's 1970 entry:
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By the time we came back to Italy for the 71 races, we were using cable in all of the single engine boats.

Molinari's shop in 71:Attachment 539114

There are thousands of stock outboarders who would laugh at this OPC situation in 1970. Cable steering had been around maybe 50 years. Ride Guide was good for the average boater and the concept still exists today. Hydraulic and power steering set ups have been tried but they stiil lack "feel". Billy Seebold played wth a hydraulic system but it lacked "feel". I noticed that current F1 Champ Andersson still uses cable.

[2us70]

You have to get to where driving the boat is automatic so you can focus on racing the boat.

[OLEGATOR]

on the hunt for this factory made steering bar for the Twister and twister 1 silo motors. Appreciate any leads you might have.

should be on the shelf right next to the hens teeth.

tom, you overlooked one when you were at my shop. it's still up in my loft but i don't climb ladders no mo.

[WaterZebra]

tom, you overlooked one when you were at my shop. it's still up in my loft but i don't climb ladders no mo.

There you go! Hens teeth in the barn!

[Tom Smyth]

Jim sent you a facebook message

[Tom Smyth]

Also sent message on here