Steering helm doesn't last long

[steplift20]

Is anyone using a QC2 nfb system in a boat with a 250 Yamaha? Are you having any problems?

[spareparts]

whats going wrong with it? that's a lot of hp for a single cable steering. i prefer the Uflex Accura system to the teleflex NFB system. But once your over 150 hp, I go hydraulic or dual cable.

[steplift20]

My son had to replace the helm 3 times and the cable once, it gets jammed but he does use the boat a lot , he charters it but when he bought the boat ( a 25 Parker ) that's what was on it a single cable steering system, I told him that I think it's a big engine for a single cable but he told me that's what was in it when he got it and I was with him when he bought it . Dual cable ? Is it hard to convert it?

[phatdaddy]

When replacing cable or helm,I change both. Both are wear items, so I figure for max life, both should be changed at same time.

[steplift20]

Phatdaddy,I agree with you , he is going to replace both Like you said they are both where items so if the gears in the helm are worn down the new cable could bind and I agree with spare too .

[SkunkBoat]

change it to hydraulic. Thats what it should have.