Steering help

[TAC_Double]

Hello,


I am getting ready to put a different engine on the pontoon. It is currently setup with a 1975 40hp and rotary steering.

I am replacing that with a 1975 85hp with a rack setup thru the trim bracket.

Question is, will the rotary work with the 85hp? Or do I need to put the rack setup on it? I like the feel of the rack, but it's to short for the pontoon.

 

[TAC_Double]

Re: Steering help

Any ideas?

 

[shade788]

Re: Steering help

I purchased my boat with no power, but the previous owner had an 85 Suzuki on it with rotary steering. He included the steering when I bought it so I am using the same steering for my 60HP Johnson.

Does your current engine mount the steering cable nut to a pivot tube mounted to the pontoon or through a tilt tube on engine.

The newer engine will have the option of mounting through the tilt tube and I would use it at 85HP. That means if you have a steering cable nut mounted to the pontoon it will need to be a little longer.

You might want to switch to a rack anyway if you need to buy a new longer cable. You can buy the whole setup for the same or cheaper than the cable if you shop around. I bought a setup once from ebay brand new for half price for my other boat.

** I would definitely take the boat a few times for a test run and beat up on the steering before taking any family or friends out.


Hope this isn't too much rambling and helps a little.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Steering help

i very much prefer the rotary system over the rack system. and the no feed back rotary over anything, until you get to the BIG engines.

 

[TAC_Double]

Re: Steering help

Yes, the current setup does have a pivot tube mounted to the transom, and the end of the cable attached to the motor.

Sounds to me like I am going to be replacing my setup.