Rack and pinion steering ordering

Larry in NH

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Help!! I just bought a used boat with what appears to be a 1988 Force 50HP motor. The steering cable is shot. I can disconnect and both the motor and wheel turns freely. With the cable connected it takes two hands to turn the wheel. Anyhow the cable is removed and measures 14' 4 1/2". I saw on the iboats where you measure, add 6 inches and then round up to the next longest length. Which I am assuming would mean that I need a 15" cable. I have taken the old cable out of the boat (that's another story) and there is no part number on the cable to make sure. It is manufactured by teleflex. I am looking at the replacement kit for "the RACK". Can anyone tell me whether I am on the right track for the length needed?

Thanks,
 
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