Hello. I recently purchased a 1977 Boston Whaler 13-footer with side console. The steering cable that came with it is too long.
How is the steering cable measured (so I can measure the one I have)?
Do I measure just the black plastic to find the correct length?
What is the best place to buy a new one?
Thanks
13-footer Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
Re: 13' Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
I'm curious, also, because I have the same project whaler in my garage whose steering needs replacement.
Re: 13-footer Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
I would check with Sue Lodel at Twin Cities Marine for the Whaler specs for the steering cable. Teleflex supplies a very good replacement. Mine was either 8 or 9 feet, I believe. I ordered the longer one because I moved the console forward about 9 inches...
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Re: 13-footer Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
I just repowered my 1976 Sport 13 and added Teleflex NFB Safe-T rotary steering. I ordered mine from West Marine. I followed Teleflex recommendations and ordered a 10' cable. It works fine, but the cable sticks out past the transom 2 inches. I'm thinking a 9 foot cable would be perfect...but you cannot make it longer, the 10' cable can stick out a bit and function. I repowered with a 2016 Suzuki DF30A.
Bob
Bob
Re: 13-footer Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
I have a 1968 sport and used a 8 foot cable.
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Re: 13-footer Steering Cable Measurement, Vendors
A 1977 will have a 20" transom and the steering cable will run through the tilt tube to a drag link. The cable length will be longer than with the 1968 that uses the transom mounted swivel post. On the 1968, the notch in the transom prevents using the tilt tube. I suspect that the 9-10' recommendations are accurate. Also be sure that you have room for the helm inside you side console. There is an offset to port and if the steering hole is centered, there may not be room for the offset gear box.
Good luck in your installation.
Good luck in your installation.