Safe-T Quick Steering System Replacement
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The Safe-T Steering System is the OEM choice for safe, simple, reliable steering for boats up to 24'. To enhance the simplicity of this design, we now offer the Safe-T Quick Connect system. This system does not require tools to connect the cable to the helm, therefore reducing installation time up to 50%.
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Measuring for new installation: (Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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I put in a safe-T steering cable system. It went together just fine. I was unsure if I was ordering the correct one but it worked out great. One tip is that it is hard to bend the cable around back to the motor. I had to cut out around where my old cable was. I also just cut my old cable in half to get it out (sawsall with a metal blade) It works great. It is nice to be able to steer again.
August 16, 2010
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The motor model number is: 50ESL73R. I am trying to restore the boat as they just don't make a nice really wide 18' aluminum anymore!Thank you!
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A is the center line of wheel to gunwaleB is dash to transom
C is gunwale to center line
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I have a 14ft fiberglass boat that I want to add a console too.Answers
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Yes,Measuring for new installation: (Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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i have an old ranger bass boat with a 150hp evinrude. is this steering system made for a motor this big?
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Is there a procedure for removing the cable end from the motor?Answers
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You need a long drift punch and a hammer. You just pound it out of there.You can try penetrating oil... you probably want to cut the cable off the part that is in the tilt tube, and you then can try punching it out that way, instead.
But it's really just well placed blows with the hammer.
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12 foot long existing cableAnswers
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Order by size :Measuring for new installation: (Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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Order by size :Measuring for new installation: (Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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I have a 1994 18ft bass boat with a 150hp Johnson motor that pulls hard to the right? can I have a bad cable?
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chances are, no. Most all boats have a little tab or rutter just behind and above the prop. you just loosen this tab and move it to adjust how the boat steering works. If the boat is pulling to the right then point the front of the tab to the left a little more. It may take some trial and error to get it just right. If there is no tab but there is a hole it may have come loose and fallen off. If so check with your local dealer or just look at another motor like yours and see what they look like and then buy one like it.Q:Â
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my rough estimate in length is 17', do you have a cable that is longer than 16'? it fits a Mercury 80hp thunderbolt.
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Order by size :Measuring for new installation: (Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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Rack and pinion is meant for larger motors to it really depends on what size motor you have.
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Rack and Pinion steering is superior, just like in cars. The Rack and pinion is a gear and track. This makes for smother and more controlled steering and, holds course better. Rotary is all up to you with no gear assist.R&P is harder to install, but not difficult if that is what you are replacing. It takes more room for the gear (rack) - about 1.5 feet laterally behind your dash.
Rotary also get's worn quicker as dirt, debris slowly grind down unit more - not with rack.
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This is really just a matter of opinion but there is some cons and pros about both of them. Rack and pinion will last longer but the cables sometimes want to stick or be hard to deal with over a long period of time. The rotary system is a little better in my opinion because the cables dont stick as bad as the cables do and not as much of a fight to steer your vessel although the rotary cables tend to not last as long as the rack and pinion. Hope this helps. Hydrolic is the best by far but expensive.Details:Â
whould this cable fit a 21' 2001 seafox center console?Answers
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These fit most boats up to 24'.(Round off total to next full foot)
1. For installations through engine tilt tube:
A+B+C+6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"+6"= 144"= 12'.
2. For installations mounted to transom or splashwell:
A+B+C-6" = Cable Length.
Example: A=18"; B=96"; C=24".
Total: 138"-6"= 132"= 11'.
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The best ting to do would be to look on the cable in the boat and see how long it is usually the cables are measured in inches. it would be hard to guess how long of a cable u would need, and a lot easier to get the right cable first time.
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