Good Morning everyone,
While I have the boat torn down I plan on going through and replacing all my control cables and was just looking for feedback on if what I am looking at sounds right.
For control, I have an original 84 Quicksilver control box, side panel mount, which I believe is from the M2 line. About 20 years ago when the upholstery was redone the shifter developed a stiff ness and sticky spot. It appears that is in the cable itself as removing the cable results in effortless control where the cable is stiff moving by hand. So for now I plan to retain the control and purchase new Gen I cables.
The only markings on the factory cable are a 13FT which I assume meant 13 feet. Measuring the cable from end to end (the brass ends not the whole cable) I also get ~13 feet. I was looking to snag either platinum plus merc cables or the TFXtremes which I believe are more or less one in the same. Both appear to be quality units and comparable in price. This would be the CCX179, does anyone disagree and recommend a different cable?
The steering side... Again, original 40 year old cable to the boat. It is a rack and pinion, full manual setup. I was thinking the Seastar back mount rack would be a suitable replacement. I haven't pulled this one to measure yet but it is probably nearly the same length. I was wondering with this more is if the no feedback rack is worth the upgrade. I get slight torque steer when hammering down the throttle before the boat comes on plane but after that, steering is fingertip light and in most cases you can let go of the wheel and the vessel continues straight. I have read that the steering of the NFB can be stiffer. Mine is pretty light and I'd prefer to not lose that feeling. I also don't necessarily think I would even benefit from a no feed back system... Was just curious what you all think about this as well.
Appreciate any input. Trying to get everything ordered now so I have it when time comes to go back together. Just trying to do things while I have some down time. Thank you.
While I have the boat torn down I plan on going through and replacing all my control cables and was just looking for feedback on if what I am looking at sounds right.
For control, I have an original 84 Quicksilver control box, side panel mount, which I believe is from the M2 line. About 20 years ago when the upholstery was redone the shifter developed a stiff ness and sticky spot. It appears that is in the cable itself as removing the cable results in effortless control where the cable is stiff moving by hand. So for now I plan to retain the control and purchase new Gen I cables.
The only markings on the factory cable are a 13FT which I assume meant 13 feet. Measuring the cable from end to end (the brass ends not the whole cable) I also get ~13 feet. I was looking to snag either platinum plus merc cables or the TFXtremes which I believe are more or less one in the same. Both appear to be quality units and comparable in price. This would be the CCX179, does anyone disagree and recommend a different cable?
The steering side... Again, original 40 year old cable to the boat. It is a rack and pinion, full manual setup. I was thinking the Seastar back mount rack would be a suitable replacement. I haven't pulled this one to measure yet but it is probably nearly the same length. I was wondering with this more is if the no feedback rack is worth the upgrade. I get slight torque steer when hammering down the throttle before the boat comes on plane but after that, steering is fingertip light and in most cases you can let go of the wheel and the vessel continues straight. I have read that the steering of the NFB can be stiffer. Mine is pretty light and I'd prefer to not lose that feeling. I also don't necessarily think I would even benefit from a no feed back system... Was just curious what you all think about this as well.
Appreciate any input. Trying to get everything ordered now so I have it when time comes to go back together. Just trying to do things while I have some down time. Thank you.
