steering cable length for 18' starcraft holiday outboard?

[iamsaws]

Looking for some advice on replacing the steering in my 1972 starcraft holiday. I am looking at the Uflex ROTECH15FC ROTECH STEERING SYSTEM do people like these?

Also, I want to add in the steering arm. I have the older style system that attaches directly, It doesnt rotate as much as I like. Would I need a longer steering cable? to run it through the motor frame?

What is the length of the steering cable anyway? Im not planning on removing the cable till january and want to order it.

thanks!

 

[dozerII]

Here's a video on how to measure the length. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsHvms0XLic I used a Uflex NFB system on my 1976 Holiday and am not real happy with it, I'm wishing I had of stayed with a Teleflex rack and pinion.

 

[iamsaws]

Thanks Dozerll. Is it sloppy or stiff?

 

[home-boy]

My 18' holiday also needs a cable. If I measured correctly I need an 18' cable.

1.5 ft from wheel to gunnel, 12 ft to transom, 2.4 ft to engine tube. That is 16' then add 1.5' and round up and I'm at 18'. Sound right?

 

[roscoe]

yes