Steering cable question/gauges

[NewbieBoater]

Was wondering if someone could possibly help me out?<br /><br />I'm looking for a new steering cable for a 19' Bayliner Capri (stop laughing, it's for a friend) with a 125 force. What size cable would he need?<br /><br />Also looking for new gauges (speedo, tach, hours, gauge gauge) for this boat. <br /><br />Thank you,<br /> Tim

 

[moderator1]

Re: Steering cable question/gauges

Moving to Boat Questions.

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: Steering cable question/gauges

To size the cable, you need the distance from the helm part of the system to the O/B tilt tube. The best way is to remove and measure the old one. Length is critical. I would recommend going ahead and replacing the whole system. They're resonably priced and easy to install.

 

[NewbieBoater]

Re: Steering cable question/gauges

Jack,<br /> thank you for your response. When you say "whole assembly", do you mean the cable and steering wheel or ? Keep in mind that I'm new to this stuff and just trying to help my friend out.<br /><br />Thank you,<br /> Tim

 

[DJ]

Re: Steering cable question/gauges

newbie,<br /><br />Following are some sites for you to visit.<br /><br />1. Teleflex: Steering and guages.<br /><br /> http://www.tfxmarine.com/Marine/home.asp?ID=2 <br /><br />2. West Marine-Everyting. <br /><br />www.westmarine.com<br /><br /> This site also has an excellent steering section that outlines how to measure, etc. Once you figure that out, you'll find that the premier brand of cable steering is Teleflex/Morse. Many vendors on the iboats board carry those products at competitive prices, probably better than West. I would suggest you shop them (iboats marketplace) first.