Ok I have just bought 2003 omni-pro fishing boat with '72 or '73 (still trying to clear that up) mercury 850 (85 hp). The steering cable is frozen so I am in the process of replacing it (it is a rack and pinion).
Here comes the question. The old one is labeled "DETMAR 10.5 ft SYSTEM". When I take the measurements for the new one I come out with 115 inches. Well that works out to roughly 9.5 feet. According to the instruction on how to measure I should round up to 10 ft. That is where I am confused. The old was 10.5 which I don't think you can get any more. So should I go with 10' or 11'?
Also, the cable is snaked through a conduit built out of fiberglass on the gunwale. It is very, very stiff and I can't seem to get the motor end (the rod is to straight for the bends) through it and the other end will not come out of the mechinism. Can cut that thing with a cut off wheel and an angle grinder?
Thanks for any help!
Geoff
Here comes the question. The old one is labeled "DETMAR 10.5 ft SYSTEM". When I take the measurements for the new one I come out with 115 inches. Well that works out to roughly 9.5 feet. According to the instruction on how to measure I should round up to 10 ft. That is where I am confused. The old was 10.5 which I don't think you can get any more. So should I go with 10' or 11'?
Also, the cable is snaked through a conduit built out of fiberglass on the gunwale. It is very, very stiff and I can't seem to get the motor end (the rod is to straight for the bends) through it and the other end will not come out of the mechinism. Can cut that thing with a cut off wheel and an angle grinder?
Thanks for any help!
Geoff
