Steering Helm, Control Box and Rub Rail Replacement

[kraw2]

What steering helm replacement is most widely used on a 1976 170..? Teleflex No Feedback..?

I will also need a new binnacle mount control box for a 1980 70hp Evinrude. Will the newer ones work. Which one do I need..?

Also the rub rail..?

I have the original green rub rail that could be restored but the color will not work with the new hull color.

Thanks

[akbridge]

Go hyd. on your steering.  I use a baystar system.  Its affordable and sized right for our boats.  Search on ebay for a Taco rubrail kit.  I went with black on black.  You might be able to find a binnacle on ebay as well or at a used marine store.

[Aswaff400]

i also used the black on black taco kit, price was right and it looks good, simple to install

let me know if you want any specific pics...  

i want to say omc uses the same cables from 79-up so the newer style should work(im not 100% on this)...

like ak said, go with hydraulic. its worth the extra cost...


 

[seabob4]

i want to say omc uses the same cables from 79-up so the newer style should work(im not 100% on this)...

I wonder if that's where the Type 479 nomenclature came from?  

[kraw2]

Doesn't the rub rail need to flat on the back? Do you remember which model # you used?

Thank you

[akbridge]

I think this is what I used.  It has held up well.  The only difference is I used the black insert.  

Taco Flexible Vinyl Rub Rail Kit - 1 1/4" H x 15/16" W x 50' L Black

Taco Rub Rail Flex Vinyl Kit 50 Black with White Insert V11-3447BWK50-2 flexible vinyl rub rail is easy to bend and provides a soft, cushioning effect against normal bumps from pilings and docks. Available in continuous coil for one piece instalation without seams. Tight radius bending can be made with no heating. « less

[kraw2]

Thank you for the response. I'm assuming that the small protrusion on the back will sqeeze tight when installing. The deck to hull joint is flat.

[kraw2]

The original steering cable measures 10'2" on the black part only. The numbers cannot be read. What lenght is normally used on a Aquasport 170..??