Abstract: An elongated bar is provided and a mounting bracket is mounted on the bar for guided movement therealong. A reversible electric motor driven capstan is journaled from the mounting bracket, an elongated flexible tension member extends between and is anchored relative to the opposite end portion of the bar and an intermediate portion of the tension member is looped about the capstan. First and second connection structure is carried by the bracket and one end of the bar for releasable universal connection with a first stationary mounting location on a boat and a second steering control mounting location on a lightweight trolling motor oscillatably supported from the boat.