Poor man's Quadrant and other stuff

Installed a quadrant made from 3/8 Meranti.  It was the result of several attempts to "get it just right" and it works pretty well. When and if it fails in the future I will use it as a template for one made from more durable material. It should las a good long while though.

 The "wings" on the quadrant act as stops when they hit the thwart at about a 45degree angle.  Note the cable clamps which have been languishing in my shop for years waiting to find a purpose after being salvaged from an old boat that was pretty much mulch. Also, note the small piece of 1/2 inch cpvc sticking up from the center of the motor shaft.  I have been concerned with water finding its way down the shaft and into the motor.  The clvc pipe was a loose fit so I put an o ring around it and it was a nice tight force fit into the shaft, then I sealed the whole works with a dab of epoxy. Next step will be to thread the wires through fittings already cemented together which will complete the cap of the pipe by making a full 180 degree bend. Next chore will be connecting these wires to the wires leading from the control head. Holding my breath until the batteries are installed and it all works as planned. BTW, the steering works perfectly, nice and smooth.