Steering system and console.

[glen]

Is a quicksilver steering system any good? It is stuck. Is it worth while to unstick it? Can I get it working good again?
I see new steering wheel and cable is about $300.  
also I want a new console. The one I’m using is too small.  Store bought look to be about $500. it would be nice to have aluminum. But it would be easier to build out of wood.  I plan on putting a glove box in it.  I wonder if boat recyclers would have what I need.  
Any thoughts welcome.  

[aplumma]

I replaced my cables with this unit which was really much easier than trying to feed the cables through the chase. It has no feedback and has performed flawlessly for 8 years now. It also will allow you to vary the length of the run so it fits perfectly. Once a cable goes stiff it is because it is full of bits of rust and frayed cable. You can lubricate it temporarily but when it breaks it is a long trip back to the dock.    https://www.westmarine.com/dometic-baystar-outboard-steering-system-3400934.html

 

cheers

Art

[Fisherman]

Glen, can you give us some dimensions.  side to side, front to back and height.

[glen]

I don’t have it here.  It’s in storage. 
but approximately 14” x 24”. And 36” high. something like this only bigger. 

im looking at this for steering.   
https://www.vevor.ca/boat-steering-kit-c_11482/marine-engine-turbine-rotary-steering-system-10ft-ss13710-boat-cable-with-wheel-p_010706461326

Edited June 4, 2023 by glen

[glen]

Console like this.  
http://u-fabboats.com/assessories/console.htm

[DRIFTER_016]

21 hours ago, aplumma said:

I replaced my cables with this unit which was really much easier than trying to feed the cables through the chase. It has no feedback and has performed flawlessly for 8 years now. It also will allow you to vary the length of the run so it fits perfectly. Once a cable goes stiff it is because it is full of bits of rust and frayed cable. You can lubricate it temporarily but when it breaks it is a long trip back to the dock.    https://www.westmarine.com/dometic-baystar-outboard-steering-system-3400934.html

 

cheers

Art

Me too.

[OhioFisherman]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304814246099?hash=item46f85848d3:g:Wh4AAOSwGrFj9jAe&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABAPEe6VQz9VVjBPdrbLD47rI1R7yPr8cSra2jxQPEyc9DR4MQR5a25HOKU14QHvlRWWk%2F4ZduNdnrvShD8rDjVRPyg2GLmSsNRjzGk0H%2Bq%2FAaTXfz07zTcoTEKeL5y5li5d7PD9RoeHAFkwiV7cPNGu3f1gHKC8tWFMVZm4dg9U7410vzHI49azpfAhr0lK5uQAKUPVtHwlZCRRG7Y43Wp4VT%2Fpx3SGMZIbK4TgGnc%2B2OkclYwJSomnkOG%2FqCyHoYqK54R2uB1YR7F8Ll%2FUp3VvL2C%2FqmVyTP7HFMm38tByWaaJl03DWMssf9h%2FS23xdNmpv2OitKipY8H3h59XgLvF8%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6zkq9GRYg

A fitting like this can save you a lot of grief, keeps the cable lubricated.

[glen]

Steering cable is no good.  So I’m going to get the one I posted.  I can’t find a console under 600 so I’m going to build one.  I need two seat pedestals some plywood and foam.  

[CrowMan]

I assume you tried these guys:

https://kawarthaboatwrecking.com/

Edited June 10, 2023 by CrowMan

[glen]

I think the console will be better if i build it because I’ll get what I want.  
the steering system i posted is ok $ wise if it works good. 
the pedestals are about 100 each but I should be able to find them.  
just starting on the foam now.