V21 Steering Cable Broke - Near Disaster!

[Blue_Runner]

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.

[willy]

A lot of work Blue, but you will Know it is right, thats a good thing ;)

[Blue_Runner]

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 :'(

[macojoe]

$229 at Boaters world

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/358501518msk.htm

[Blue_Runner]

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.

[Bygracealone]

Originally Posted by Bygracealone

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/productd...;ProductID=173

[Blue_Runner]

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?

[Bygracealone]

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.

[randlemanboater]

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.

[msbhammer]

Looking good Blue, your almost done. You will be ready for the weekend for sure. ;)