steering conversion

[new_guy38]

hello forum i am a new boat owner. and with that said i am a proud owner of a 1968 starcraft explorer it has a center console steering seemed to be cable and pulley steering i was wonering how hard it would be to "update" to a newer steering set up aka rack and pinion or hydrolic any help would be great.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: steering conversion

Its very easy, I did mine like 20yrs ago. The new system came with steering wheel and all it was only about $150.00 if i' remember correctly all you need to do is measure to the nearest foot and get one the proper length, all the brackets ect come in the kit.

 

[new_guy38]

Re: steering conversion

thats what i thought more scared about my ob not being able to or is there a bracket for that if anything i mean im 23 and brain is buzzing with ideas on bracket fabrications

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: steering conversion

Same place your pulley steering attaches at the motor, kit may even come with a couple different brackets, there's a swivel mount that bolts on the transom and that about it, the rest goes under the helm and the cable gets tied up here and there or lays below deck whatever you set up requires.

 

[sling]

Re: steering conversion

I was told the best way to connect new cable to the motor was T & R OSM330. This is an adapter for motors that dont have a thru mount bracket as part of the motor. My 71 johnson doesn't have the cable mount thru bracket ..... but has the transom mount support tube type ; swivel system . I am not to the stage at which I have to decide which system to use .....but I can see where the transom mount adapter would be a better choice.

 

[new_guy38]

Re: steering conversion

ya cant wait to tear this boat apart been wanting to for a while now will take photos before resto, during, and after so i can possibly get in the starcraft cult i mean club

 

[bananaboater]

Re: steering conversion

ya cant wait to tear this boat apart been wanting to for a while now will take photos before resto, during, and after so i can possibly get in the starcraft cult i mean club

Pics are but one requirement! Looking forward to your application.

Albert

 

[new_guy38]

Re: steering conversion

ok what else is there blood sample lol

 

[phipps]

Re: steering conversion

I was told the best way to connect new cable to the motor was T & R OSM330. This is an adapter for motors that dont have a thru mount bracket as part of the motor. My 71 johnson doesn't have the cable mount thru bracket ..... but has the transom mount support tube type ; swivel system . I am not to the stage at which I have to decide which system to use .....but I can see where the transom mount adapter would be a better choice.

Do you have a link to this kit? I also have a 71 Johnson that I am wanting to put on my pontoon, but my current steering system requires a through the tilt tube type mounting.

 

[sling]

Re: steering conversion

Can't link ya ......but iboats has a nice pic !

 

[phipps]

Re: steering conversion

Can't link ya ......but iboats has a nice pic !

Can you point me in the right direction?

 

[Willyclay]

Re: steering conversion

The link below is to the Teleflex Online Library where you can read/download installation instructions for their products. You mentioned in your other post that you think your Johnson is a 1958 model. Those models had a "lifting handle" that served as the attachment point for all types of steering systems. The cable and pulley systems require one type of connection bracket while mechanical push/pull steering systems require a different one. I verified with Teleflex last year they still offer the brackets for J&E 40HP and below motors although it does not show-up in their library. i can post the part number if you are interested. Good luck!

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/cgi-bin/library.cgi?site=steering&type=us&library=1018

 

[sling]

Re: steering conversion

go to the top left of this page...click on boat parts and accessories....search for front mount steering adapter