Replace steering rack with NFB or original?

[ajsja1]

I need to replace the original Teleflex rack and pinion steering rack on my 17? bowrider.

It has a mercruiser 3.0LX Alpha 1 Gen 2 without power steering.

I would like to spend a little more for the Teleflex/seastar No Feed Back (NFB) option but the descriptions are a little confusing.

The NFB description reads:

NFB Rack single-cable systems are suitable for most single-station boats with a single nonpower-assisted outboard engine up to V-6 and minimal engine flutter or steering instability. NFB Rack accepts wheels up to 16?.

The cheaper system that is not NFB description reads in part:

Suitable for use on outboard and non power assisted stern drive boats.

So if I?m reading this right? I can not use the NFB rack?

Looks like the Uflex rack ZeroTorque helm option is compatible.

The Uflex description reads:

Recommended for outboard applications or non power assisted sterndrives where there is limited space behind the dash, the Accutech features a patented spring clutch of the G88NR helm eliminates continuous loads while not actively changing direction.

Anyone have thought or opinions on teleflex uflex NFB Etc ?

 

[alldodge]

Agree, the seastar steering systems vary so much and really don't explain clearly. The 4.2 ratio NFB steering appears to be one which would work, comes in dual cable version for smoother control and reduced torque steer
http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/mechanical-steering/nfb-4-2-rotary-steering/

I would suggest contacting seastar and ask them
http://www.seastarsolutions.com/support/sales-inquiries/

 

[ajsja1]

Thanx AllDodge. I wanted to put new rack in this weekend. Looks like I have to wait for monday for an answer. I have rack and pinion, the link you sent was for a rotary system. If I had rotary I would definitely go with uflex over teleflex. Here is a good short video showing how the uflex system is much better than teleflex. http://tinyurl.com/lwjknj8