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Steering Cable or New System
whaler00	#1  Posted on 07/16/19 - 10:56 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/19	Good afternoon. New BW owner..... I recently purchased a 1985 Montauk 17' that had been sitting unused for some time and the steering is kinda stiff. From what I have read, I can either use a 17' or 18' replacement cable but I am curious if it is a dual cable system and if I should replace just the cables or possibly upgrade to a QC Rotary system. I will be using the boat in a Lake setting if that makes a difference. Thanks in advance for the help.... (corrected to proper name of Montauk 17 for clarification) Edited by Joe Kriz on 07/16/19 - 11:04 AM
Phil T	#2  Posted on 07/16/19 - 11:05 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Welcome to WC. It reads like the steering just needs a little maintenance and lubrication. Use this FAQ as a guide. http://www.whalercentral.com/faq.php?...p?cat_id=4 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 07/16/19 - 11:08 AM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	A dual cable system is generally used on 150hp and above. Up to you on if you want to replace the entire steering system or just the cable. How about a BayStar Hydraulic system? http://www.seastarsolutions.com/produ...w/baystar/
whaler00	#4  Posted on 07/16/19 - 11:11 AM
Member Posts: 2 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/16/19	Thanks very much! Dual or single cable? Rotary or Rack?