Steering cable resizing ?s

[karrick]

I didn't know if I should post here or somewhere else...

As shown in the above picture the steering cable is too long. It was on the boat when I purchased it. Can I resize it to fit tucked away out of sight? If I can resize, what is the easiest side to modify, motor end or steering wheel??<br /><br />Thanks<br />K

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Steering cable resizing ?s

You dont cut 'em. Just order the length you need. Nice pic.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Steering cable resizing ?s

Nice clean-looking boat. I can tell you want that cable out of sight and out from underfoot.<br /><br />Is this a new boat? If so, take the thing back to the dealer and insist that they put the proper cable in it.<br /><br />If not, you can probably figure out some sort of re-routing that will hide most of the cable or at least get it up against the side of the boat. No sharp turns, though.

 

[karrick]

Re: Steering cable resizing ?s

Thanks guys<br /><br />I was afraid you would say buy a new one. Once again it is proven...<br /><br />"Its not a boat, its a hole in the water you throw money in"<br /><br />I'm flattered CA that you thought my '71 model was new

 

[CATransplant]

Re: Steering cable resizing ?s

It looks new to me. But then, my boat looks like a garbage dump. You should see my control cables...they're way too long for the boat...I have a nice looping coil of them. Heck with it.<br /><br />It doesn't look to me like you have enough excess there to form a loop loose enough not to bind.<br /><br />If it were me, I'd just live with the darned thing, but judging from the nice job you've done on that boat, I doubt that will work for you.<br /><br />The cable's a pretty red color, though...I have to say that. <br /><br />But there's that paddle. I don't think you're going to get very far with that paddle. I have one just like it, and it's not much use. If I can't use the trolling motor, I'm going to get towed, I guess. [grin]

 

[karrick]

Re: Steering cable resizing ?s

The paddle has been handy if I beach the boat and need a push off. Considering when I put my outboard in reverse it does nothing more than churn the water, not much propulsion to speak of. Plus, the oar only cost me 25c at a garage sale, so I can't help but make it a staple boating item. And its out of the way underneath my Xtra long steering cable. I also a have trolling motor which in my opinion is a must have even if a person does not fish.