Cable steering

[thurps]

I am restoring a boat with cable steering and I would like to keep it close to original. In replacing the cable, is it easier to lay the cable out and start in the middle (drum) or, at one end?

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Cable steering

Start in the middle where the drum is. The other ends are where the locks will go.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Cable steering

agree middle, almost impossible to do it anyother way. remember to leave enough area on both sides of the drum to take up cable when turning the wheel.

 

[thurps]

Re: Cable steering

Thanks Gentlemen. I'll tackle it next break in the monsoons.

 

[mikesea]

Re: Cable steering

One suggestion,before you launch,be sure the engine turn the correct way,as a young boater I had a BAD experience due to wrapping the opposite way