Grasshopper187
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I just bought an old Sea Rayder F14 with the Mercury 90hp Sport Jet. Among other things, the steering (helm) and reverse gate cables need to be replaced. They both pass through the drive pump hull cavity and there are "Thru-Hull" fittings on the inside to seal out any water. See the pictures. I removed the reverse gate cable by cutting it and pulling it out without disturbing the Thru-Hull fitting too much. The cable diameter is 0.27" and the fitting nut compresses the little fingers around the cable and what looks like a rubber grommet. On the rear side near the reverse gate, ther cable exits through a hole with an oversize grommet (clearance around the cable) but there is no fitting and it looks like water can enter the cavity. The maximum cable diameter at the control end is 0.37 and I'm afraid that if I just try to pull it through with a fish line or similar, I'll pull out or damage the thru-hull fitting grommet.
What's the best way to install these cables and get a watertight installation? Should I install a piece of split tubing to take up the space between the cable and fitting, then fill the split with silicone sealer? Should I seal the rear cable exit hole?
What's the best way to install these cables and get a watertight installation? Should I install a piece of split tubing to take up the space between the cable and fitting, then fill the split with silicone sealer? Should I seal the rear cable exit hole?