That was a feature of Ole Evinrude’s 1921 ELTO Light Twin (AKA rudder Twin.) The rudder had arms out each side so you could attach a rope to each end and steer from the forward part of the boat. Early race boats ( and most still today) use a steering bar across the motor to turn it. The front steering popular today only came into wide use in the mid ’50s. It is easier to detach, but requires more pullies. . . 🙂
