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Wire rope for 1972 13' whaler
Rhumbline208	#1  Posted on 02/02/20 - 1:34 PM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/16/19	Hi, I'm the new owner of a 1972 13' whaler and in the process of restoring it. Trying to keep it all original. I'd like to buy new wire rope for the steering and I'm not sure of diameter or length to buy. What diameter, length and breaking strength should I buy? I looked all over and could not find specs for original wire rope. I see McMaster-Carr has coated flexible wire rope with 700 or 1200 LB break strength. I prefer to stay classic with wire rope & pulleys. Any guidance greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brendan
Joe Kriz	#2  Posted on 02/02/20 - 3:17 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	We need to add the size of the cable to our article. https://www.whalercentral.com/article...icle_id=81
biggiefl	#3  Posted on 02/03/20 - 8:17 AM
Member Posts: 890 Comments: 4 Joined: 05/08/06	Ditch the wire, especially if you are making it a 20" transom which would also be a major benefit. Keeping it original is great. Making it better is better. 24 Whalers so far....
Rhumbline208	#4  Posted on 02/04/20 - 5:33 AM
Member Posts: 7 Comments: 1 Joined: 11/16/19	Hi Joe, great article - thank you for sharing. Any specs on diameter and breaking strength I should buy? Thanks!! Brendan