Steering Cable Selection, Measuring &Replacement Guide
Speed, hull, horsepower, engine type displacement and size are major factors in boat performance and handling characteristics. The selection guide should be used as a general reference only.
One of the major factors in selecting a steering system is proper cable length. Due to specific routing in each boat, these approximate lengths will vary. Boating Solutions does recommend final selection should be made with the assistance of a qualified installation mechanic.
Ultraflex mechanical steering systems should not be used on boats equipped with engines that exceed the maximum horsepower rating of the boat.
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| Add A + B + C and subtract 4" (100mm) for each 90 degree bend in the cable. For installation through the engine tilt tube, add 12" (305 mm) to the measure calculated above. |
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| Example: A (20") + B (100") + C (26") = 146" - 8" for two 90 degree bends = 138" + 12" for a thru-tube installation = 150" (12' 5") rounded off to 13 ft. | Example: A (20") + B (100") +C (26") = 146" - 8" for two 90 degree bends = 138" (11' 5") rounded off to 12 ft. | |
When Measuring for a Replacement Cable Use the Guide Below
Locate the correct cable needed in the below table. After you have located the correct cable you can click on the link which will take you to pricing and purchase option for that specific product.
| Steering Helm | Ultraflex Replacement Cable | Adapter Required |
| T85 - T71FC - T72FC - T73NRFC -T74NRFC - T81FC - T82FC - T83NRFC - T84NRFC - Teleflex - Safe T/QC NFB - Morse Command D290 |
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NONE |
| T71 - T72 - T73NR - T74NR - T81 - T82 - T83NR - T84NR Utraflex |
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| T71 - T72 - T73NR - T74NR - T81 - T82 - T83NR - T84NR Utraflex |
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NONE |
| T85 - T71FC - T72FC - T73NRFC -T74NRFC - T81FC - T82FC - T83NRFC - T84NRFC - Morse D290 |
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| Teleflex - Safe - T - Big-T |
NONE |
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| 806 TX |
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| Universal Rack Cable replaces Morse command 200 and Teleflex "The Rack" Steering Cables |
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NONE |
M66 
M66TH
M86 