not sure about the 87, but i've changed the cable on my 83(150 mariner) without lifting the motor. i pull the rod box on the starboard side. this allows me to feed the cable from the middle to both ends. also the previous owner cut a oblong shaped hole in the splashwell to allow the steering rod to align with the tube on the motor...
i believe the correct length is 17' or 18', but your old cable has a number cut in the housing with the length of it.
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