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Well I finally finished three side projects and turning my attention to my build. So I started removing all of my hardware and got stuck on the console. I was hoping to remove the steering cable from the motorso I could remove everything from the boat but the motor. That was where I got stuck. I was able to sliide the steering cable out about halfway inside the motor but it would not go any further. Do I need to buy an engine lift, take the motor off just to slide the steering cable out? I have a feeling it won't slide any further since it cannot make the bend.

Here is the picture of the cable
http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/kayaken/media/Mobile%20Uploads/photo%201_zps5gfgcmhd.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Should just leave the steering on and restore around it? What are my options?

Thanks