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[Txcatman]

I have a 79 17foot mako and it has the plastic steering wheel and I am looking to switch it to the metal one any suggestions also the steering is very tight on my boat I have a 90hp yammaha on it any thoughts on what to do the boat has only been run in fresh water. I have greased the bearing on the motor and it still appears to be hard to turn any help would be great

[saltyballs]

I've been looking to upgrade the Steering wheel on my 17 as well. I haven't done it yet but I was concidering a 13 1/2 inch destroyer type wheel. The one's I've seen run around 90 bucks or so. Keep in mind if you have a trottle control next too the wheel the clearence between the outside rim and the throttle. That's why a 13 1/2.

The hard steering could be obviously the cables showing wear. It could also be that the cables are kinked somewhere between the helm & the motor. Does the hard sterring happen at all speeds?

Post a picture if you have one.

Thanks,

SB

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[warthog5]

I bought this one. http://store.wardmarine.com/Merchant...egory_Code=STW



The hard steering is probely due to rust in the steering tube. Romove the cable from the tube. Use a block of wood and a hammer if nessassary to knock it back thru. Use a 12ga shotgun brush on a drill motor and spray WD-40 or CRC in there while your honing it. I'd suggest on of the sealed fitting's with the zerk fitting in it, when you go back together.

http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.js...egoryId/11677/

[mubikS]

Bobby, you got a link to the separate knobs? I'm not interested in the Edson knobs: too expensive.

[warthog5]

Surplus Unlimited had some for about $20. I don't see them on their website. Give them a call.

Surplus Unlimited

613 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Discount Marine and Boating Supplies

Call 1-800-842-5403, Fax (386) 254-4833

(386) 252-5019

[warthog5]

See if you like this one. $18.99

http://store.wardmarine.com/Merchant...egory_Code=STW

[Txcatman]

Thanks guys I will try all the idea's the boat steering issue happens at all speeds and has a hard time turning all the way left to the lock postion. the old stering wheel has the mako marine on it and is brown plastic that has been painted black and bad news the paint is comeing off bigtime. after I get this all taken care of I am going for a bimi and then switch the single chair in back out to a leaning post or something just no mako guys in and around the Dallas, TX area I will post some pics of the boat asap it is cherry []

[RingLeader]

I have a used (but in good condition) 15" SS destroyer wheel from my boat. $25 plus shipping cost if anyone is interested.

[Txcatman]

ringleader i am interested in it do you have a number where I can give you a call at

[RingLeader]

Email me... I'll give you my digits. [email protected]

[dtmackey]

I just upgraded to a Schmitt wheel that has the powerknob and finger grips in the stainless wheel. I found one http://www.go2marine.com/frameset.js...,90766F,86596F for about $50 less than the chain stores. You will like the price. Shipped from the west coast and arrived in MA in 4 days.

David M