Steering

[diputs]

Found and old Elgin Runnabout in a wharehouse. I do not know what year it is...great shape but needs some TLC. From doing a little research I found that Sears made boat kits for this 14' boat that was either a runnabout or a fishing boat. I want to restore into a runnabout with steering. Just not sure where I can purchase the items needed to install I am assuming a cable pulley syetsm. Anyone know where I can get the parts???

 

[fireman57]

Re: Steering

You can buy what they call "steering in a box" from just about any dealer and it includes the console, usually a cable with the stick on the engine steering, and mounting hardware. The one I priced was around 250.00.

 

[petrolhead]

Re: Steering

Assuming you want to use the original style closed loop pull/pull cable system, rather than the modern single cable push/pull type,<br />Glen-L stock complete cable steering systems, wheel, drum, cable, pulleys, tension springs, the lot.<br />Complete kit to fit your boat is $212.82, or you can just buy individual components. Click on "Boatbuilding Supplies" on the left of their homepage and scroll down to "Small Power Boat Steering".<br />Alternatively old systems crop up regularly on eBay, often just needing a clean up and maybe a replacement cable, that's where I got my drum from.

 

[diputs]

Re: Steering

Thanks Alot

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: Steering

Now on eBay, all you need is steering wheel - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...ry=31283&item=2488964051&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

 

[petrolhead]

Re: Steering

There you go, that's exactly what you need, well spotted BB! I'd suggest a new cable though, get a stainless steel one made up with proper metal end loops. <br />Print out the installation drawing on the Glen-L site too, it shows a couple of options and some quite important dimensions.