18 foot steering cable

steplift20 · #1 06-28-2016, 09:31 PM

I just ordered a 18 foot steering cable for my steplift cuddy does that sound like the right size to you guys ?

macojoe · #2 06-29-2016, 12:08 PM

a tad long i think, but should be fine

steplift20 · #3 06-29-2016, 07:35 PM

17 I think would be to close

bradford · #4 06-29-2016, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by steplift20

17 I think would be to close

Close don't cut it with a steering cable, ask me how I know.

steplift20 · #5 06-30-2016, 04:49 AM

Ok I'll bite How do you know?
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steplift20 · #6 07-02-2016, 06:37 PM

Well just hot my cable delivered and they sent me the wrong size 16 ft so I checked my cable and it's 17 ft So that's being returned and waiting for my 17 ft I hope this solves my hard steering problem I will keep you informed Thanks for all your feed back You guys a great

bradford · #7 07-04-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by steplift20

Ok I'll bite How do you know?
M

After measuring and remeasuring when rebuilding my 19 foot skiff,the one I ordered with my new helm was 6 inches short. Bought it with the helm so I couldn't return it.