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Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Tiller Steering Rope Length For 13'

Posted by mcboat on 07/10/09 - 5:08 AM

Does anyone know how many feet of cable/rope I need to purchase to replace the tiller steering for a 13' Whaler?

Thanks in advance!

Posted by moose on 07/10/09 - 6:32 AM

I'm confused by your question. Are you converting from a tiller to a steering wheel?
Mike

Posted by mcboat on 07/10/09 - 6:42 AM

I have a steering wheel with the rope steering mechanics. I need to replace the rope because its worn but I dont know what length to buy. Thanks

Posted by cougmt on 07/10/09 - 8:59 AM

I have a full steering cable setup that I just took off of a 13. It's essentially new and I'm willing to part with it. Let me know.

Posted by kamie on 07/10/09 - 9:32 AM

measure from your helm to the starboard side of the boat, then measure from that point back to the stern and from there to the port side. Now multiple that by two, add about 10% for missreading the table, or addition issues and you should be about right on. You will end up trimming but hopefully not that much.
good luck

Posted by mcboat on 07/10/09 - 11:59 AM

cougmt,
Yes I am interested. What would you want $ for it?

kamie,
Thanks for the tip on how to measure it.

Posted by Binkie on 07/10/09 - 7:14 PM

Use Kamies method but add another 5 or so feet. The stuff is cheap, under .30 per foot. It would be annoying if you run short

Posted by kamie on 07/10/09 - 8:32 PM

i really meant it when I said at 10% to your total. Rich is right, it would suck to run out

Posted by cougmt on 07/11/09 - 3:39 PM

mcboat-

I PM'd you but I'm not sure if that works from my computer. I don't know what that setup is worth. Iim happy to send it to you and you can decide.

cougmt