GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

[rigidwhitewall]

My cables have been stiff for the year i've had the boat. Finally last night the housing the steering shaft goes in broke and 4 teeth off of 1 of the cables. The orgional set up is a duel cable system which is $400 (this is way out of my price range). The single cable system is a fraction of the price, can I use just a single cable system? 1991 johnson gt 150 on 1990 cajun bass boat.

 

[emdsapmgr]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

It depends on what dual cable system you have on the boat. If you have the older Merc Ride-Guide system, it has been discontinued and no parts are available from the factory anymore. If you have Teleflex cables, you may be able to replace the one bad cable only. There should be a model/part number stamped on the cable about 1-2 feet from the engine end of the cable. Pull the old cable out and check it. Most boat dealers handle replacement Teleflex cables. A single cable is usually around $175-$190. Many (bass) boat manufacturers went to the dual cable steering on 150 hp engines and higher for control/safety issues.

 

[Fl_Richard]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

Is this what your looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JOHN...8170594QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

Here is a dual cable and helm system by pretech that will replace everything you have now, just make sure you use the washers supplied in kit and love the price!!!($179) I have sold and installed several helm systems and have had no problems with them.
http://eternalboating.com/boat-parts-dual-zero-torque-steering-system

 

[rigidwhitewall]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

Is this what your looking for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JOHN...8170594QQptZBoatQ5fPartsQ5fAccessoriesQ5fGear

no i broke the rack & pinion (helm end)

 

[rigidwhitewall]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

Here is a dual cable and helm system by pretech that will replace everything you have now, just make sure you use the washers supplied in kit and love the price!!!($179) I have sold and installed several helm systems and have had no problems with them.
http://eternalboating.com/boat-parts-dual-zero-torque-steering-system

I think im going to purchase a single cable system like a teleflex kit #ss137
this looks like it will do. Is there a real safety concern with a single cable on a 150?

 

[slasmith1]

Re: GT 150 duel steering cable (rack & pinion) broke rack

Many (bass) boat manufacturers went to the dual cable steering on 150 hp engines and higher for control/safety issues.

This is absolutly correct!

I think im going to purchase a single cable system like a teleflex kit #ss137
this looks like it will do. Is there a real safety concern with a single cable on a 150?

yes (see above)