Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1985 15 super sport, teleflex steering cable.
Posted by Metalman111 on 01/03/19 - 5:40 PM
#1
Original console and seating. Any one know what approximate length for a teleflex steering cable ? I bought a 2001 merc 40 hp ELPTO engine that came with a 16 foot cable im guessing its too long.
Thanks for the help in advance.
Posted by Metalman111 on 01/04/19 - 4:46 AM
#3
Thanks Phil T, the link answers alot of questions i had.
1985 SS 15 , 2001 merc 40 elpto
Posted by max366 on 01/04/19 - 7:23 AM
#4
I have a 10 ft Seastar cable that I'll be selling in the spring but if you're interested, let me know. The cable # is SSC7910. It came off a 1988 13ft Sport I'm restoring- the cable was too long so I bought a new 9ft cable for the restoration.
Posted by Noyac40 on 01/04/19 - 10:44 AM
#5
Metalman111, With your original interior, are you able to use the original stainless destroyer wheel with a teleflex helm? I am thinking of converting to Teleflex and in process of changing engines on my 1977 11' sport but dont see how the original wheel can be used on the tapered end of the Safe-T helm?
Posted by Metalman111 on 01/04/19 - 6:35 PM
#6
Noyac40, I haven't looked at the ss helm wheel to see. But i bought the engine ( 2001 merc 40 ELPTO ) and the guy gave me the entire console verynice tilt wheel gauges and all , then walking out he asked if we wanted an old kicker he had on the side of the house . Of course. So we got a running sears gamefisher 7.5 for free. So I'll probably use the wheel that was matched to the teleflex cable. I'll put the original up for sale its 16 ft. Off a pontoon.
Posted by Noyac40 on 01/05/19 - 5:25 PM
#7
Metalman111 wrote:
Noyac40, I haven't looked at the ss helm wheel to see. But i bought the engine ( 2001 merc 40 ELPTO ) and the guy gave me the entire console verynice tilt wheel gauges and all , then walking out he asked if we wanted an old kicker he had on the side of the house . Of course. So we got a running sears gamefisher 7.5 for free. So I'll probably use the wheel that was matched to the teleflex cable. I'll put the original up for sale its 16 ft. Off a pontoon.
Thanks - Sounds like you got a great deal. Tilt wheel is a big win ( besides the kicker of course).