Skools Out
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cheapest fix take to coast pay up the insurance and pull the plug and sink her lol.
V21 Steering Cable Broke - Near Disaster!
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reelapeelin
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In the 1st place , you one LUCKY DAWG an' don't you fergit it...glad nobody got hurt...bet the ol' sphincter tightened a might on ya 
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I keep thinkin' w/the extended transom, you NOT gonna have to liff motor...hope not, anyway...see iffn it'll go B4 ya liff-up on it ...
...I keep thinkin' w/the extended transom, you NOT gonna have to liff motor...hope not, anyway...see iffn it'll go B4 ya liff-up on it
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Well, RAP was right, we got the steering cable out without lifting the motor. It had broken inside the helm. I got some pics for ya'll.
Tsubi, yes that is exactly what I'm replacing it with. One thing I don't know is how they measure the cable. I left mine in so I could pull the new one through but got a rough measurement. Well, from the fitting that goes inside the helm unit to the end of the steering ram she was 18'. So do they measure these things like that or is it from the helm fitting to the outboard nut?
Also in your link the dropdown shows 16' and 18'...although just the other day seems like someone said they replaced their steering cable and it was 17' on the V20??
Pics in a few...gotta work just a lil bit first.
Tsubi, yes that is exactly what I'm replacing it with. One thing I don't know is how they measure the cable. I left mine in so I could pull the new one through but got a rough measurement. Well, from the fitting that goes inside the helm unit to the end of the steering ram she was 18'. So do they measure these things like that or is it from the helm fitting to the outboard nut?
Also in your link the dropdown shows 16' and 18'...although just the other day seems like someone said they replaced their steering cable and it was 17' on the V20??
Pics in a few...gotta work just a lil bit first.
I was thinking due to additional heavy weights sitting on the bench seat. And the rough azz water I been in striper feeshun ;D
Now, will I be able to find the correct length helm? Getting ready to call around.
I'll report back..
Now, will I be able to find the correct length helm? Getting ready to call around.
I'll report back..
macojoe
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Scroll to bottom of this link to see how to measure NFB sterring.
http://www.iboats.com/Teleflex_Nfb_.../keywords.engine rigging>cable--view_id.40295
"Measure Twice. Order Once."
Measure cable routing path from wheel center to engine connection, as follows:
A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck, if routed downward),
B = Dash to Transom,
C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller.
For Cable Installations through Engine Tilt Tube:
Add A, B and C +6", then round up to the next foot. Order that lenth
cable.
http://www.iboats.com/Teleflex_Nfb_.../keywords.engine rigging>cable--view_id.40295
"Measure Twice. Order Once."
Measure cable routing path from wheel center to engine connection, as follows:
A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck, if routed downward),
B = Dash to Transom,
C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller.
For Cable Installations through Engine Tilt Tube:
Add A, B and C +6", then round up to the next foot. Order that lenth
cable.
Ok, called 3 different places and 3 different prices :
1st - $343 close to work
2nd - $335 further than any
3rd - $300 close to home - this is the one I chose.
eBay - $215 :'(
Gotta have it in a day or two max...no time for eBay where I could save a load of $$.
They will try to have it tomorrow. I hope 17' fits!
1st - $343 close to work
2nd - $335 further than any
3rd - $300 close to home - this is the one I chose.
eBay - $215 :'(
Gotta have it in a day or two max...no time for eBay where I could save a load of $$.
They will try to have it tomorrow. I hope 17' fits!
Bygracealone
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BR, sorry I didn't read this thread sooner. Thank the Lord you're all okay.
Hey, $170 at Boatstore USA. This is where I bought mine. I know you have time restraints. Maybe pay extra for expedited shipping?
http://www.boatstoreusa.com/product...ex_No_Feedback_steering_system_&ProductID=173
Hey, $170 at Boatstore USA. This is where I bought mine. I know you have time restraints. Maybe pay extra for expedited shipping?
http://www.boatstoreusa.com/product...ex_No_Feedback_steering_system_&ProductID=173
Ok, pix pix pix...
My friend Chad came over and showed his skills. We got the steering wheel off. It was a good thing 2 of us were pulling on it because it didn't come off really easy. Plus due to the black plastic collar my gear puller wouldn't fit under the steering wheel base so no help there.
Wheel and plastic collar off:
Got the helm unit out, now to the back of the boat. Taking this ss plate off sure did help make room to get this cable out!
In the middle of it all, my friend Joey stopped by. He just got back from a trip offshore on a 26' sea hunt CC. They caught 19 mahi and lost 10. Biggest fish was 27 lbs! He brought me a nice bag of meat.....(next time take me take me with ya punk :)
Here's Joey undoing the steering arm so we can pull the cable out of the engine sleeve.
Broken cable end was inside the helm unit. Pretty gnarly!
I left it in there. When I get the new system I will hacksaw the steering tube ram off the back, tape the end of the new to the end of the old, insert the ram in the steering tube on the motor, and feed the cable up to the front of the boat by pulling the old cable. Make sense? I think this is what Skools and company were getting at with the advice right?
As you can see, only about 2' of cable broke off.
My friend Chad came over and showed his skills. We got the steering wheel off. It was a good thing 2 of us were pulling on it because it didn't come off really easy. Plus due to the black plastic collar my gear puller wouldn't fit under the steering wheel base so no help there.
Wheel and plastic collar off:
Got the helm unit out, now to the back of the boat. Taking this ss plate off sure did help make room to get this cable out!
In the middle of it all, my friend Joey stopped by. He just got back from a trip offshore on a 26' sea hunt CC. They caught 19 mahi and lost 10. Biggest fish was 27 lbs! He brought me a nice bag of meat.....(next time take me take me with ya punk :
)Here's Joey undoing the steering arm so we can pull the cable out of the engine sleeve.
Broken cable end was inside the helm unit. Pretty gnarly!
I left it in there. When I get the new system I will hacksaw the steering tube ram off the back, tape the end of the new to the end of the old, insert the ram in the steering tube on the motor, and feed the cable up to the front of the boat by pulling the old cable. Make sense? I think this is what Skools and company were getting at with the advice right?
As you can see, only about 2' of cable broke off.
Awe it wasn't too bad (yet) Willy. I needed to be getting ready for the trip this weekend rather than working on steering but hey, it could have been worse.
They are supposed to get that 17' cable in tomorrow. We'll see if 1) they get it in and 2) if it will fit. If no on either of these, Blue Runner will likely be staying in my driveway for the weekend :'(
They are supposed to get that 17' cable in tomorrow. We'll see if 1) they get it in and 2) if it will fit. If no on either of these, Blue Runner will likely be staying in my driveway for the weekend :'(
macojoe
Administrator
Thanks MJ but I'm using the rotary type. I wish I had time to shop around but it looks like I'll be lucky to get it in 2 days or less from aywhere.
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Keep your fingers crossed for me.
Bygracealone
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Bygracealone said:
BGA, I must have been putting together my picture post when you posted that :-/
Thanks a million for trying to help out but I guess I'll stick to the local guy that promises 2 days or less. Let's hope his promises hold up.
Can you believe the markup b/t the internet and the store?! Somebody needs to be arrested cause its highway robbery! Willy hammer randle?? where are ya?
Thanks a million for trying to help out but I guess I'll stick to the local guy that promises 2 days or less. Let's hope his promises hold up.
Can you believe the markup b/t the internet and the store?! Somebody needs to be arrested cause its highway robbery! Willy hammer randle?? where are ya?
Bygracealone
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BR,
I figured that, that's why I thought I'd repost it (also for the sake of others so that they might know where to buy these kits for a good price).
Anyway, I pray that everything comes together for you before the weekend.
I wish I were closer to help you out.
I figured that, that's why I thought I'd repost it (also for the sake of others so that they might know where to buy these kits for a good price).
Anyway, I pray that everything comes together for you before the weekend.
I wish I were closer to help you out.
randlemanboater
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Hey BR, glad no one was hurt.
Which beach you headed to? I will be @ Holden Friday - Monday if you are going to that area.
As for boatshop pricing, the shop here in town has high marked prices but they will wheel and deal. Never hurts to ask.
Which beach you headed to? I will be @ Holden Friday - Monday if you are going to that area.
As for boatshop pricing, the shop here in town has high marked prices but they will wheel and deal. Never hurts to ask.