Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1979 Sport 15 - steering cable conundrum

Posted by huckelberry145 on 05/14/14 - 1:34 PM
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The cable length is the last two digits in the number stamped on the cable, or like you have already done, match it up with a new cable. Do yourself a favor and get a no feedback helm.

My original was 10'. It seems to me it doesn't matter which console you have because whaler just moves the mounting of the console a little more forward or aft depending on which one it is. My dads 1983 15' Striper had the console about 1' more forward than my 1996 Standard which had the same console. The only difference was the steering helm on the 1983 Striper was 1' more to the starboard side of the console where the Standard's console was further aft and the wheel was on the port side. It seems this is what they did to stay with a 10' cable. I decided that I wanted my steering wheel more to port so I had to get an 11' cable when I customized my boat from a Standard to a Striper.

Edited by huckelberry145 on 05/14/14 - 2:06 PM