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Yes, there are better ways for 13' models.
Here is one:
http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=7367

However, your title of this thread says you have a 16' 7" model.
You do not need anything on the 16/17 models.

A 13' cable does not seem long enough for your boat but you don't tell us what console you have so we don't know.
A Montauk takes a 17' or 18' steering cable.
http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...icle_id=70