glen Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 4 Report Share Posted June 4 Glen, can you give us some dimensions. side to side, front to back and height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 (edited) 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 by glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted June 4 Author Report Share Posted June 4 Console like this. http://u-fabboats.com/assessories/console.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted June 5 Report Share Posted June 5 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrowMan Posted June 10 Report Share Posted June 10 (edited) I assume you tried these guys: https://kawarthaboatwrecking.com/ Edited June 10 by CrowMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted June 10 Author Report Share Posted June 10 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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