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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1971 Sourpuss 13 Remote Steering Cable

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 5:23 AM

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?

Posted by Phil T on 04/22/20 - 6:12 AM

Is this cable and pulley steering or the black coated cable with the steering rod style steering?

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 7:38 AM

Here are some pics to clarify the cable.

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 7:40 AM

pic 2

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 7:40 AM

pic 3

Posted by biggiefl on 04/22/20 - 8:42 AM

What is the stencil number on that hull? There are a few late 1971's with the new styled hull like that.

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 8:46 AM

2AG159
The engine is a 1970 Johnson 33. They were purchased together new at the dealership in 1971.

Edited by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 8:48 AM

Posted by Phil T on 04/22/20 - 10:35 AM

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

Posted by biggiefl on 04/22/20 - 11:06 AM

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.

Posted by TNsourpuss13 on 04/22/20 - 11:47 AM

#10

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!

Posted by biggiefl on 04/23/20 - 7:32 AM

#11

Looks to be in nice shape.