Manual cable steering drum needed

[mhadden]

I am restoring a 1962 Boston Whaler and am in need of a cable drum steering hub. This is the drum where you wrap the old tiller cable clockwise on 1/2 the drum and counter-clockwise on the other half, then proceed to run the cables to the motor via pulleys.<br />What I need is the drum itself (that the cable wraps around below the dashboard). <br />Anyone have a source for this item?????<br />Thanks,<br />Mac

 

[DP]

Re: Manual cable steering drum needed

Mac<br /><br />Those steering drums were discontinued many years ago due to safety issues.<br /><br />You may want to post on <br />www.continuouswave.com/whaler<br />Some of the guys there that have converted to new style steering may have one available.<br /><br />Prior to posting browse around and read a bit to understand where and how to post your question.

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Manual cable steering drum needed

had one of these drums on my '69 larson and had<br />nothing but problems. it's a little scary when the cables falls off and you can't steer!<br />just my .02

 

[Lark40]

Re: Manual cable steering drum needed

Hey! I have a drum/pulley setup on my 1959 Crestliner Jetstreak. Have had no problems with it, despite many sharp turns. You have to check on the tension and keep it adjusted.<br /><br />To address your question, you will have to find either an NOS item on eBay for a premium price, or get one off a junk boat. Junk boats are usually not hard to find.

 

[Boat_Boy!]

Re: Manual cable steering drum needed

I've got one in my garage.<br /><br />Came off a 1965 aroliner. Works just fine, but I wanted the upgrade.<br /><br />Email me at fgibbins@pangaeainc.com if you're interested.