Re: '65 Sweet 16: Replacing Steering Cable

thanks, funny, I assumed the spool would be the tricky part, too!

Michael Frenn

----- Original Message -----
From: <bill.parkinson@...>
To: <omc-boats@...>
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2003 6:13 AM
Subject: Re: '65 Sweet 16: Replacing Steering Cable

> My sweet 16 (pictures in gallery) appears to use that type of cable....
> Tightening adjustment is up under side rail....I have Inboard outboard
.. the
> cable winding on the spool in the back may be a little tricky...make sure
that
> you examine how the old one is wound on.... let me know if you need a
zoomed in
> photo if you don't have one...
>
> The boat is great... don't use it for fishing but pleasure boating the
tri
> hull is very stable when people are bouncing around...
>
> Good luck....
>
> Bill
> > I didn't get my Sweet 16 in the water this summer because I've got a
sick
> > boy, but fall fishing is a definte possibility. I need to replace the
> > steering cable. I've found replacement cable (3/16" aircraft cable).
Has
> > anyone done this? Any tips or pitfalls you can share?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Michael Frenn
> >
Received on Friday, 5 September 2003