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1971 Sourpuss 13 Remote Steering Cable
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| TNsourpuss13 |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 5:23 AM
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Hey all, the cable on my 1971 Sourpuss 13 remote steering broke. This is the model with the center steering. I would like to keep the boat all original. Can anyone tell me where I can get a replacement cable, or the gauge and length of the original so I can track down a cable?
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 6:12 AM
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Is this cable and pulley steering or the black coated cable with the steering rod style steering?
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| TNsourpuss13 |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 7:38 AM
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Here are some pics to clarify the cable.
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| TNsourpuss13 |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 7:40 AM
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Posted on 04/22/20 - 7:40 AM
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| biggiefl |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 8:42 AM
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What is the stencil number on that hull? There are a few late 1971's with the new styled hull like that.
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| TNsourpuss13 |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 8:46 AM
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2AG159
The engine is a 1970 Johnson 33. They were purchased together new at the dealership in 1971.
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| Phil T |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 10:35 AM
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In doing a search, I see the specs for the wire are 3/8" stainless but no mention of length. I would measure what you have and add several feet.
Here is a link to the owners manual download:
http://www.whalercentral.com/download...oad_id=170
Reference article http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=81
McMaster-Carr is a good source for purchasing
https://www.mcmaster.com
The rigging of the cable looks wrong.
See this photo from the reference article: https://www.whalercentral.com/images/...hookup.jpg
Edited by Phil T on 04/22/20 - 10:40 AM
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| biggiefl |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 11:06 AM
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Did you mean 2A6159? If so that is a late 1971. 2A8159 I believe would make it a 1972 that could have been purchased in 1971 as a 1972 model. 2A9159 is already registered here as a 1972 sport.
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| TNsourpuss13 |
Posted on 04/22/20 - 11:47 AM
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Yes, 2A6159. it is a 1971. Thanks for all your help and info. This Whaler was given to me by the widow of one of my high school math teachers 3 months ago. His parents bought it new for him when he graduated high school in 1971. A few years after he passed away, his widow, who is a colleague of my wife, was talking to her and mentioned that she had her husbands old fishing boat and wondered if I would be interested in a boat to take my son fishing. My wife said," uh, yeah!" Little did I know it was a classic vintage Boston Whaler, running motor, and trailer. All original! I was shocked! Other than some parts for the motor and some maintenance, it was 100% free. I currently have about $50 in it! Just need to replace this cable and I will be fishing!
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| biggiefl |
Posted on 04/23/20 - 7:32 AM
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Looks to be in nice shape.
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