Replacing the helm and steering cable on a boat

We noticed a lot of play in the steering wheel of the 2001 Logic 186 cc Cool Bay and since we'd been dealing with a hard right torque problem for years we decided to replace the helm with a no feedback (NFB) helm.
This is a rotary style helm. Every type of boat is different so look at your manufacturer's recommendations as to specific install procedures. I'm not a mechanic I just play one on KZbin.

[@TheFritz423]

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[@jdbishop6]

Awesome vid! Used it yesterday to replace my cable and helm. Luckily, after removing the helm end, I had just enough room to remove without taking off motor by tapping the stern end of the cable all the way back inside the jacket before loosening it and pulling it out of the tube. Gave me an extra foot of clearance. You definitely made my afternoon a little easier, thanks.

[@bblod4896]

Thanks for the video. I own a 2007 Triumph 170 CC; very similar to your model. I've had nightmares about replacing the teleflex if ever went bad. Your video showed that it should not be that big an issue. Thanks again.

[@MatthewSmith-ej5rn]

Thank goodness for this video! Never would've figured out how to loosen the steering cable at the helm end! Thanks.

[@mofopopo437]

I was able to change out my NFB Helm steering on my 2003 Proline 19' after watching your Video. Thanks for posting it was very helpful and straight to the point!! 😁🚣. Saved me alot of money.

[@devlinengland3630]

Was trying for about 4 hours to get the cable from the helm out after this video got it out in 5mins very helpful video thank you.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Just replaced mine today! Upgraded to no feedback. Because of this video, the job literally took 15 minutes, and I was out on the water!

[@RumblesBettr]

Can you reuse the old steering cable if its working fine? And you just want the no feedback

[@babaganoush6174]

Thanks. You make good videos . Watching what you did she make today’s job fairly easy .

[@einnuyuk1]

I have the exact boat and I appreciate the video. I don’t have any steering issues, but this will surely be helpful in the future.

[@Zerowolf760]

Just replaced my cable yesterday and took her out. She turns like a champ!! Saved myself $1300.00.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Short, and concise! Thank you :) this is a very good video

[@CldSmk]

Loved the commentary “My GoPro is getting it’s ass kicked.” And “I keep a small collection of tools in the bottom of the boat for archeologists”

[@rattletrap5018]

What an absolute pain in the ass my Carolina skiff JVX was. I’m finishing up the job now. Carolina skiff thought it was smart to put a tilt helm that has a complete different size bolt pattern and hole on the center console. So after a lot of swearing, ordering a hole saw and drilling. Finally getting it done. Forgot to mention, had to remove my back deck to even get access to remove old steering cable.

[@derick2986]

Did you have to do any adjustment to the wheel to make sure the motor turns all the way both ways?

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Thanks! I got to do this on my 1999 Scout 162 Sportfish

[@cnn94001]

Are all boat steering cables the same?

[@matthewcapello8121]

Great job

[@nickbrown7831]

Did you have to remove the motor in order to get the cable on/off ? 1970's mark twain tri hull. 85 evinrude. By the engine, there's not enough space to remove the cable off the boat. Bangs up against the side.

[@TheFritz423]

Yes, had to remove it. Some boats just don't give you enough room to remove the steering rod from the steering tube. But it really isn't that big a deal to remount an outboard.

[@ifishcatfish]

my steering is fine, and the boat is new, but i hear a squeaky noise coming from the steering column when i turn left and right. Can I really lube anything? I didn't see in this video anything to be lubed.

[@TheFritz423]

Most people would say you can't effectively lube either the cable or helm on modern rotary helms.

[@Cat-lo7hl]

I have a home is CTBS and have the same problem!

[@nickhigh9283]

I got a 2000 proline 18ft with a 125 mercury on the back trying to remove that metal rod but it’s tight as can be in there following the steps but won’t release any ideas?

[@TheFritz423]

Assuming you removed the nuts on both ends... tap the end opposite the cable with a hammer, if that doesn't do it use heat along the length of the steering tube.

[@palodelsol7935]

Where did u got to get the new steering mechanism

[@brendonmanship8854]

Amazon is gonna be the cheapest by far

[@johnsalles8248]

Thanks 🙏

[@aidensanocki7578]

I tried this but the cable would not come off. Does the wheel have to be turned a certain way to remove it?

[@TheFritz423]

Cable wouldn't come off of what?

hello, how to buy this system drive boat?

[@RumblesBettr]

Do you have to run a new cable? My cable is fine just want to put in a no feedback with wheel tilt

[@TheFritz423]

That's a good question. I would call the manufacturer and ask their tech people if they're compatible.

[@shane86lxi43]

I'm about to have to replace one of these. Do you have the part number

[@PLAYwithGregg]

@3:42 Part #: SS132

[@shane86lxi43]

@@PLAYwithGregg thanks

[@FishingwithBON-my4oh]

How long is your boat ?

[@TheFritz423]

19 foot, but it's not mine anymore I sold it and bought another

[@cristoviene9957]

Nesecito ese cable

[@gofmungi3365]

You sir sound like Peyton Manning

[@mikestanovich1414]

what a rats nest of wires...

[@TheFritz423]

It's on the list.

[@135-j]

So how to get travel tube into helm to counter clockwise fill cable locks in place then clockwise till won’t turn anymore or what