Steering cable too long.

[Marz-Bar]

I can get a deal on E-Bay for a steering cable thats too long for my boat. Is there a way to shorten a cable? Can they be cut? thanks

 

[Bondo]

Re: Steering cable too long.

Nope........

 

[Marz-Bar]

Re: Steering cable too long.

Steering cables are only sold by the foot. What do you do if you need 13' 6"?

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Steering cable too long.

You would buy a 14' cable and "Squeeze" it...

 

[Marz-Bar]

Re: Steering cable too long.

Is there a special tool for "squeezing"? Just kiddin.

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: Steering cable too long.

Can't cut it, but if it is about 4 feet or more too long you can loop it and it won't affect steering effort. Too tight a loop though and steering effort goes way up. You can also try running it along the port side of the boat (assuming it is not a walk through dash) and reversing the helm so the steering direction is correct. I have done both with good results.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Steering cable too long.

Correct on the loops but Morse-Teleflex recommends keeping them to a minimum, nice lazy S's and no sharp kinks, especially at the helm and engine interconnects.

Mark