My boat is a 1968 Glaspar Avalon. I have another thread about that restoration
This is a separate question regarding steering only, could pertain to any boat, Specifically the "Ride Guide" system. A search of the forums turned up very little.
I have a few dilemas and or possible solutions and wanted to get the opinion of the group:
The only info I can find on my current system is on the cable it says "Heavy Duty Ride Guide 14 foot 6 inches"
The Cable is Bent, apparently when the Original Merc Violently seized, and worthless.
I pulled this out from behind the dash:
This part appears to be flawless, teeth are ok.
This is whats on the other end of the cable
Besides being bent it just has a nut on it. Nothing else came with the boat as far as "attaching" the cable to the transom.
So, I am not sure what is the best and most importantly CHEAPEST option to steer my 1987 Johnson 48 special motor
Do I
1. Try and find a replacement cable (I have learned this system is obsolete, but cables can be found)
2. Fabricate a mount for the transom to hold said cable?
3. Guy from craigslist says he has a complete steering system from a 16 ft boat, had a 70 hp johnson. He wants $25 but is unsure of transom end and/or motor hookups (motor gone) I have to wait till This Saturday to go look
4. New Teleflex Steering system currently out of reach cost wise...plus I need the transom mount piece which ads about $80 per a post I found from Tasha's daddy that I FORGOT to save the link to
5. Just go ahead and use a spare old school Pulley and clothesline style setup I have (with brass pulleys and rollers) saved from my 1954 Feathercraft restoration I plan to start when kid is in college
Sorry for the long post...hopefully I can get some opinions
#%$#@ boat is almost ready except I can't steer it. I am tempted to ratchet strap a broom handle to it as a tiller and AT LEAST take a trial run lol
T
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