Wildfowl, Thanks for all that good info. the only thing I didn't understand was the part about the "flex rod". I guess I don't know what that is. I built the steering linkage for my boat from 1/2" EMT conduit and Helical rod ends. Worked great and did not have one speck of play. What is a Flex Rod used for?

Incidently, My wife would say I tend to Grunt more than Growl or Putter. (Must be for getting the boat unstuck )
Dave