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Old 21 May 2009, 06:55   #1
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thoughts on steering ? ?

i am in the middle of changing my steering cable and helm.
when i went down to the boat yard yesterday he said the engine is right on the limit to whether i should get the lighter steering setup or the heavier one. (50hp)

the lighter steering setup being £85 and the next one up being £130 !!!

any ideas ????

does anyone know a cheaper place ?
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Old 21 May 2009, 09:26   #2
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I reckon the ' lighter' one will be fine - Ive got a 50 Yam and its very easy on the helm. Not much force at all on it. Just my opinion tho !
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Old 21 May 2009, 09:57   #3
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i agree with blackroady the light one is fine you dont need the heavy duty on a 50hp !!
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Old 21 May 2009, 12:40   #4
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thanks for the reply people.

that suits me just fine then i'm off to buy it now so at least the boat is ready for the weekend, just in case the rain stops!
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Old 21 May 2009, 12:46   #5
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think posative - its going to an excellant weekend - gentle breeze , temps in low 20's , calm seas - bring it on !
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Old 21 May 2009, 13:36   #6
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might be where you are! well saying that i'm looking out the window and the sea is like glass just pissing down!
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