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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Steering connection help?

Posted by Beltran on 05/07/20 - 7:22 PM

I am working on my classic 1967 13' Whaler. One of the items I am trying to upgrade is the steering. All was going well until I ran into this issue. The curvature of the transom prevents the new cable steering from extending as much as needed.

Anyone dealt with this challenge yet?

I have a picture but I don't see how to post it...

Posted by Beltran on 05/07/20 - 7:37 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wukj...e=youtu.be

Freeze it at 2 secs. you can see on the right side of the picture my challenge.

Posted by Phil T on 05/08/20 - 6:22 AM

You need a standoff bracket.

Some owners buy them, some fabricate their own.

Posted by Joe Kriz on 05/08/20 - 1:42 PM

Also see this members personal page and their solution.
https://www.whalercentral.com/infusio...er_id=7367

Or purchase the standoff bracket that Phil mentions.

Posted by Phil T on 05/08/20 - 2:40 PM

I just helped an owner with his project.

Take a look at this thread. Start at post #4.
http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...ost_122830

Review member E_digg’s post and item list for assembling the bracket.

Here is Chuck's version of the bracket E did awhile back.

Edited by Phil T on 05/08/20 - 2:58 PM

Posted by Finnegan on 05/09/20 - 12:24 PM

You can't use tilt tube cable mounting with that old Merc. The readily available transom mount that Phil mentions is the way to do it. This was probably originally installed by Whaler
anyway. You may even find the old mounting holes.

http://www.surplusunlimited.com/mm5/m...e=2200-900

Posted by Beltran on 05/10/20 - 9:13 AM

I will be trying this version. Thanks for the suggestions.

http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=7367