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December 27, 2005, 02:57:36 PM
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Mr. Osprey

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Stripped Wheel
« on: December 27, 2005, 02:57:36 PM »
When out in the garage this week, I was turning the wheel on the Osprey to keep the Motor shaft loose (since it froze in the cold New England last year) and accidently stripped the steering. :(
 So I dissasembled the "steering arm on the motor to turn it by hand and took the wheel and unit out. Since the unit under the eheel costs $70, I figure I can pick up a brand new teleflex system for $150. Of all the sysytems what's the best for my boat? Length? Model?

Any help is great.
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Mr. Osprey

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December 27, 2005, 10:29:04 PM
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John Jones

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« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2005, 10:29:04 PM »
Don't know models offhand but get the "no feedback".  You will love it.
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December 28, 2005, 06:01:09 AM
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2005, 06:01:09 AM »
I just installed a used hydraulic steering system (Teleflex Seastar) and love it - will never go back to cable.  The wheel doesn't move a hair if I take my hands off under any type of power.  Check a used marine place for your options on this.
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Rick
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December 28, 2005, 08:00:46 AM
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2005, 08:00:46 AM »
I too upgraded to a NFB Teleflex. I love it. WOT and I can take my hands off the wheel. I got the 18' rotary for around $150.

I couldn't afford hydraulic.
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December 28, 2005, 03:05:28 PM
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GoneFission

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Stripped wheel vs. hydraulic
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2005, 03:05:28 PM »
Hydraulic no feedback is the way to go.  Keep your eye on EBay and you can pick up a hydraulic system very reasonably.  Search for Teleflex hydraulic or Seastar - you may have to be patient, but eventually you will find one.
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December 29, 2005, 07:25:52 AM
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2005, 07:25:52 AM »
Seastar is the "mac daddy" of their line - the "bay star" is the one for smaller boats.  I ended up with the Seastar, not knowing it until I cleaned up the mess after they installed it.
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January 15, 2006, 05:05:54 PM
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Mr. Osprey

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« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2006, 05:05:54 PM »
Anyone know the length for the cable in a 170? Took out the cable today and am not sure where to measure from and to. Anyone know?
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Mr. Osprey

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January 15, 2006, 07:11:57 PM
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« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2006, 07:11:57 PM »
Isn't there a pin that you remove to separate the cable from the steering mechanism that the wheel connects to?  I think I'd measure from that connection to the very end (motor end).  If all else fails, take it to a marine place and ask for help.
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Rick
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January 15, 2006, 09:20:14 PM
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2006, 07:25:42 PM »
I've got the standard issue Teleflex Safe-T steering on my boat.  Can I upgrade to the no-feedback system using the same cable?  Can I just replace the steering box with the no-feedback box?
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