Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Controls, Steering, and Trim Tabs => Topic started by: J Mac on February 03, 2015, 07:34:50 PM
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I have a 2003 aquasportt 17.5 with a 90 hp yamaha. I need to replace the steering. Any ideas as to what would be the best steering system for this boat? Is this the type of job I could do myself? Would I have to pull the engine in order to remove and replace this cable? Thanks for any ideas
John
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A 170 is usually good with cable steering .... until they go bad. Some replace with the newer Teleflex NFB cables and are happy. I went to an engine rebuilder that had a bunch of "stuff" laying around and bought a used Seastar hydraulic steering setup and have been a happy guy ever since. May seem like overkill but to be able to steer with one finger is awesome. I just used a rainy day to rebuild it and the engine portion for the 170 rebuild I'm doing.
Oh, and you may need to loosen both sides of the engine bracket, one side more than the other to allow clearance and "angle" to get the old cable out and in.
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Thanks Rick - very helpful info