Steering Cable

[snowskiak]

All,

I own a 1997 2050wt, over this weekend I was driving on a local lake when the boat turned right. It turns out that when I looked at the steering cable it was worn through about 3 feet from the steering wheel. If this normal?

Also where can you purchase new steering cables from?

Thanks all

[dogbert]

Have you ever replaced the steering cable? It shouldn't wear through, is it rubbing against something?

[snowskiak]

I have not replaced it since i purchased the boat in 2001. Is this an item you can get from a West Marine? Or do you have to go to Tige for this?

[TeamAllen]

I purchased mine from my local dealer, but you can get it from a lot of online stores including West Marine. I believe SPBFan can get them as well, at a reduced price?

You just need to know the cable length. The part number should be stamped on the cable itself.