Old Fashioned Steering

[dcm3372]

Hi,<br /><br />I have a small runabout that I'm working on to make a fun summer boat. 14 feet, 30HP outboard.<br /><br />It has the old cable and drum type steering which I am planning to use. The only thing I needed was cable and tensioner springs.<br /><br />I have the cable now but does anyone know where I'd get the tensioner springs from? Or perhaps someone has some for sale?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Dan

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: Old Fashioned Steering

cheers,<br />these items are readily avail. at most hardware<br />stores here in the states. old boat bone yards<br />may have them also.<br />good luck,<br />M.Y.

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Old Fashioned Steering

Mellow is correct. I have seen them at hardware stores and at West Marine. I have this steering on my old runabout. I like it. Very responsive..<br /><br />Try here:<br /><br /> web page

 

[Bass Runner]

Re: Old Fashioned Steering

I would replace it with a teleflex or morse rotary single cable sys and no more problem and less noise from slapping cables, (just my opinion)

 

[flashback]

Re: Old Fashioned Steering

Hey Dan, depending on your setup, you could hook it up without springs and be just fine. I had a little 12 footer with 25hp that worked quite well, just tighten the cables occasionally.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Old Fashioned Steering

Only one spring is required and works much better than 2.