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Author	Topic:   RAGE 14 Steering Replacement
pithhelmet	posted 08-23-2005 02:43 PM ET (US)         I have a RAGE 14. The cables (direction and gate) cables have [seized] and the steering assembly has a busted gear. Spins freely. I need to replace the entire setup. Boston Whaler gave the me Teleflex part numbers, but it will be a 3 to 4 week manufacturing time to get it to me. I found several NFB systems that look like they would work OK in my system. Has anyone ever replaced the stock RAGE system with a NFB system? Thanks, tony
where2	posted 08-23-2005 11:32 PM ET (US)             I would personally advise against replacing the Rage Teleflex steering helm with a NFB. The steering ratio on a Rage is completely different from every other Boston Whaler boat. It's 3/4-turn lock to lock. Installing a normal helm would make the Rage less responsive to steering input which could potentially cause a mishap.
jimh	posted 08-24-2005 08:25 AM ET (US)             Since the original part is still available, it seems prudent to use it.

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