" the Rack" steering

Monty848

Active Member
Dec 6, 2017
100
Southeastern Massachusetts
Boat Info
95 400EC T-7.4 Merc w/Hurth 630A
7kw Westerbeke
Engines
T-7.4 w/Webers and Hurth 630A
7.0kw Westerbeeke
Caribe RIB
Yamaha 2.5 4 stroke
Does anyone here know the length, or the model#, or the steering cable for a 1989 340 sundancer? Non power,single cable "the rack" system. I tried to find the info on both ends but, unable to locate on all visible / accessible areas. The actual helm is fairly easy to replace, as I've already pulled that. I know that I can measure once I've removed it, but I'd like to have the replacement in hand prior to pull it.
Thanks folks!
 
Does anyone here know the length, or the model#, or the steering cable for a 1989 340 sundancer? Non power,single cable "the rack" system. I tried to find the info on both ends but, unable to locate on all visible / accessible areas. The actual helm is fairly easy to replace, as I've already pulled that. I know that I can measure once I've removed it, but I'd like to have the replacement in hand prior to pull it.
Thanks folks!
On the cable should be the name and model#stamped on it
 
Thanks for replying but,as I stated, it's not visible on the accessible portions, and I'd rather have the new replacement on hand when I remove the old one. I was hoping someone who had already replaced theirs, knew the length/part#
 
Thanks for replying but,as I stated, it's not visible on the accessible portions, and I'd rather have the new replacement on hand when I remove the old one. I was hoping someone who had already replaced theirs, knew the length/part#
Im sorry i misread the post thought it was throttle cable. :( I would think your steering would be Hydraulic
 
Nope. Mechanical, as stated, " the rack" system.
 
I'm looking to correct the "loose" steering on my recently purchased 1989 300WE:

http://www.clubsearay.com/index.php?threads/1989-300we-steering.95479/

I contacted someone at dometic/seastar/teleflex:

Assuming that the helm and cable are 30 years old and somewhat worn, what would the replacement path be based on the pictures I provided the link to?

Would the SH5210P/SSC154XX system be a drop-in replacement for the existing?


and received the following response:

yes the SSCX154xx steering cable can be used with our SH5210P helm and SB39526P bezel kit to replace what is on the boat now.

Replace the xx with the steering cable length in feet


I haven't been able to find the part number/length printed on the cable either.

I think the SSC124XX cables are available if you don't want to replace the helm, but the SSC154XX are supposed to be lower backlash. Apparently you need to replace the helm to use the SSC154XX cables.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
112,950
Messages
1,422,862
Members
60,932
Latest member
juliediane
Back
Top