Steering

[neil.mccrirrick]

Hello,

I'm new to this forum and new to working on RIBs and wonder of you can help?

I've recently bought a Humber that's in need of some TLC. Work is progressing, e.g hull painted, new floor covering down, engine service, and the old console removed, and that's where I've hit a problem.

In taking the old console off I attempted to remove the steering. All went well until I got to the worm drive when this happened, please see photos.

The new console is now down and glassed in. It looks like I will have to cut a large enough hole in it to pass the drive through, and that will only be if you think that I can get the alloy repaired, could I glue it, weld it, or is this just broke now and needs another?

Thanks very much for any help you can offer

[matt h]

your only option is !!!go and get a new one, Try Rib shop in southampton,

[neil.mccrirrick]

Isn't it always the way when you hope for a magic something your first instinct was right, when its broke, its broke

Thanks

[Andy JC]

Originally Posted by neil.mccrirrick

It looks like I will have to cut a large enough hole in it to pass the drive through

Could you cut a large square hole in the front or side of the new console to feed a replacement cable and helm through, when your done use an inpection hatch to cover the hole?

[neil.mccrirrick]

Great idea, thanks

[Hightower]

Do you know what make and model your steering is?

I have a teleflex cable steering that came off a previous boat in storage in the garage. The helm and cable suitable for a 5.5m RIB.

[neil.mccrirrick]

I know its ultraflex, the diameter of the housing is 6 inches, can't find any more detail anywhere, but then it is old :-)