How to Install a Sierra Teleflex Safe-T QC Steering System - Boston Whaler Restoration Part 20

In this video, I cover how to install a Sierra/Teleflex Safe-T QC Steering system on my Boston Whaler 13 Restoration. This is a complete installation from Helm to engine. I'll have some videos of the test runs on the water soon!
Here's are affiliate link the parts I used in this video:
Sierra Teleflex System: amzn.to/36QACXr
Steering Wheel: amzn.to/34HqZYG
Similar 85mm Hole Saw: amzn.to/34DFRXW
In this video I mentioned that I would provide some History on Teleflex ownership. To the best of what I've been able to find, here it goes!
Teleflex - Started in 1943, (Spitfire Radio controls, later focused on medical technology
Teleflex Divested "Teleflex Marine" Business in 2011,
Sold to HIG Capital
2013 Teleflex Marine changes name to "Seastar Solutions"
2014 Seastar solutions sold to American Securities LLC
2017 American Securities sells Seastar Solutions to Dometic Inc
2019 Dometic Groups changes name of "Seastar Solution" to Dometic Marine
And technically that's where it stands now. Although one interesting fact is that Sierra International, who makes quality and dependable marine engine parts is part of the Seastar Dometic group. I could not find any information regarding that!
0:00 Introduction
0:22 Installing the Helm
6:00 Installing the Helm Bracket
7:00 Helm Bracket Torque 110-146 Inch Pounds
8:10 Helm Torque Specs 75-110 Ft Pounds
10:24 Installing the Wheel
11:12 Wheel Torque 240-430 inch Pounds
12:45 Installing the Teleflex Cable
13:40 Greasing the Teleflex Steering Rod
15:30 Installing the Cable to the Helm
17:20 Connecting Steering Rod to Engine
18:08 Wrapup
#TeleflexSteering
#BostonWhaler
#Sierra

[@maxotis4686]

Thanks for the video. I've got my own Boston whaler 13, and I'm planning to upgrade mine as well, the old wire guided steering basically disintegrated before I got her.

[@LongBinh70]

Just a suggestion when using a hole saw with a pilot: go halfway through from the front, then come from the backside to finish. Besides limiting the friction drag from a deep saw, it prevents a splintering breakout when you make it to the far side.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yeah that's good advice, thanks for sharing!

[@okiefisherman1480]

Great video. Very informative. Also like the labeling to find each part of the installation process. Thanks for posting this.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Whalermansteve84]

Nice job brother. I’m still in a standstill with my whaler. Hoping to get done by winter

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks! I can sympathize, This was my 6 month project and took almost two years to get done! Good luck, get her finished!

[@delasol73]

Nice! thanks for posting. About to do this same job and it helps to see it first.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it helped

[@BennettBarry]

Great video! Thank you!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks! Much appreciated!

[@faronmastin5788]

Thanks for the video it will help me install mine right.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Your welcome!

[@sportsman48]

Running my teleflex today and honked it up by measuring long with the center console 13 footer and ordered a 13 foot cable. Here's hoping it doesn't look like a hot mess

[@OutsideCleaners]

Great video

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertsmart5600]

Brilliant, this was all they had at my local boat store just before Xmas 21 so I bought it. Nice video of attaching QC cable and pins. Store gave me wrong steering wheel nut & key, looks like it is half inch fine thread? Local hardware store only has coarse thread nuts.

[@johnsalles8248]

Thanks Joe

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Your welcome

[@bouldernelsonbigfoot]

THX Guys.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Your welcome!

[@shaunmcinnis1960]

Nice video

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks

[@Judge_Judy]

very helpful ...doing some maintenance on mine ...mite pop it out and regrease

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it helped

[@_noname617]

New sub, thanks for sharing mine's going in tmrw #cheers

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Good luck!

[@leemonk7760]

Great videos! Did you move the seat/console assembly forward 5-6 inches? Im considering doing that with my 13' as I'm putting it back together after painting it.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes I did, it helps with the weight distribution.

[@BGS002]

you mind confirming something for me? is the angle on the face of the console the same 105 degrees as the seatbacks? i'm planning to build my own super sport deluxe style interior for my '78 15 footer. keep the videos coming they've been extremely helpful!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I checked earlier and both sides 20 degrees.

[@guyclement1732]

Nice video, but did the same on my little 15' Key West and now the steering turns in oposit direction, when turning right the boat goes left or turning right the boat goes left. How do I fix the problem?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I would move the cable to the other port on the helm, I believe that should fix the problem.

[@buroakridgehomestead5995]

I’m planning to do this project on my 13. What is your preferred steering wheel to replace the OEM white one?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Completely stainless, Doesnt matter what type or number spokes to me

[@embededfabrication4482]

is that going to work on my 14' aluminum, I saw someone put it on their 10' tender, must be enough room to bolt it to the transom on a small boat. The "safe-T" version must mean no feed back I guess

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I don't see why it wouldn't as long as you have somewhere solid to mount it too.

[@alfredodelamerced100]

Did you mention how far your console is from the rear of the boat?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I'll have to check as the boat is currently packed up cornering but I'll get back to you on that.

[@cgmax9830]

Are you sure the steering gearbox bolts were 85 ft lbs torque?...that seems excessive. Great video, though...I did this to my 11 ft Whaler last Fall.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Yes, the instructions called for a range of 75-100 foot pounds.

[@cruzerfj4060]

What length cable or part number did you use for your 11 ft? Contemplating doing the same on my 11 ft T/T.

[@cgmax9830]

@@cruzerfj4060 I used the smallest cable avaliable...it was 8 ft from Defender marine.

[@alexnutcasio936]

What was length of the Teleflex cable you used?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

If I remember correctly it was 13'

[@JohnDoe-wm9lr]

In the video you said 11ft cable

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

@@JohnDoe-wm9lr Go by what I said in the video. I have crappy memory

[@JohnDoe-wm9lr]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Where did you get the interior from? I'm looking at building one, but I'm having trouble finding plans and dimensions. Looks pretty simple if I had some measurements lol.