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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Steering cable for 1988 Montauk 17'

Posted by Boatbouy on 06/20/16 - 7:11 PM

I need to replace the steering cable on my 17' montauk. I have a 2012 90hp e-tec on it.
Can I get some help on which brand/type of cable is best for this boat ?
As well I'm looking for the length I need to purchase?
Thanks for now guys.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 06/20/16 - 7:23 PM

See our Reference section under Articles and "Outboard Motors and Rigging"
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...?cat_id=10

Posted by Boatbouy on 06/20/16 - 7:43 PM

Thanks for the article. I see from that I will need an 18' cable. Any idea on what type of cable I need ?
Teleflex No-feedback ?
Thanks for now.

Posted by BDBinWV on 06/24/16 - 8:37 AM

Have you consider installing a hydraulic system instead? I recently installed a Baystar hydraulic steering system and really like it. It wasn't a very complicated installation, maybe took me three hours. The hardest part was getting the air out of the system.