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How to measure new steering cable

How to measure for new Steering Cable Installation:

Once you have selected the Steering System from the above , it is now required to measure the length of the required Steering Cable. Each boat has a specific requirement of Cable length which depends on the length of the boat and the routing of the cable.

The required Steering Cable length should be measured as below:

Measure the dimensions : A, B, and C in centimetres.

Ascertain how many 90 degree bends does the cable have in the routing.

Ascertain whether the cable installation is :

• Through Engine Tilt Tube
• Transom Support
• Splash well Mounting

Use the following method for calculating the Steering Cable Length :

1) For Installation through Engine Tilt Tube :

• Add dimensions A + B + C
• Subtract 10 cm from the above total for each 90 degree bend in the cable routing
• Add 30.5 cm to the above figure.
• You have the required length of the Steering Cable in centimetres. If you wish to order in feet ,divide the above by 30.5 and round the figure to next feet.

Example :

 

If A = 100cm, B = 200 cm, C= 60 cm.

Assume there are two 90 degree bends in the routing.

The length of the required cable shall be : 100 + 200 + 60 = 360

Subtract 20 cms on account of two 90 degree bends 360- 20 = 340

Add 30.5 on account of Tilt tube installation 340 + 30.5 = 370.50 cms

For cable length in feet : 370.5 / 30.5 = 12.14 Round off = 13 feet

2) For Splash well Mounting and Transom Support installation : (Diagram 2 & 3)

• Add dimensions A + B + C
• Subtract 10 cm from the above total for each 90 degree bend in the cable routing

You have the required length of the Steering Cable in centimetres. If you wish to order in feet ,divide the above by 30.5 and round the figure to next feet

Example :

If A = 100cm, B = 200cm, C= 60cm

Assume there are two 90 degree bends in the routing.

The length of the required cable shall be : 100 + 200 + 60 = 360

Subtract 20 cms on account of three 90 degree bends 360- 20 = 340 cm

For cable length in feet : 340 / 30.5 = 11.14 Round off = 12 feet

Note :It is advised to consult a qualified technician while selecting, installing or servicing the Steering System on your boat.