Kicker steering on 228 Seafarer?

[luckydude]

I don’t think I have noticed a change in steering pressure, I can turn the steering wheel with one finger

OK, one more question. Does the Seastar gizmo care if the kicker is on port or starboard?

 

[potten]

I worry if the main as a rudder will let me maneuver quickly.

 

[luckydude]

I worry if the main as a rudder will let me maneuver quickly.

If you are on the kicker you are probably trolling at 2 or 3 knots, so there is no "quickly". I've been steering with the main for years without a problem.

 

[Don Davis]

OK, one more question. Does the Seastar gizmo care if the kicker is on port or starboard?

Hmmm I’ll have to check and get back to you

 

[Don Davis]

Here’s some pictures of my setup, I’m not sure if you could swap to the other side.