Replacing the helm and steering cable on a boat

We noticed a lot of play in the steering wheel of the 2001 Logic 186 cc Cool Bay and since we'd been dealing with a hard right torque problem for years we decided to replace the helm with a no feedback (NFB) helm.
This is a rotary style helm. Every type of boat is different so look at your manufacturer's recommendations as to specific install procedures. I'm not a mechanic I just play one on TH-cam.

[@TheFritz423]

Special thanks to my technical adviser! Check out "Rogers Fix it Barn" on TH-cam.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Just replaced mine today! Upgraded to no feedback. Because of this video, the job literally took 15 minutes, and I was out on the water!

[@RumblesBettr]

Can you reuse the old steering cable if its working fine? And you just want the no feedback

[@bblod4896]

Thanks for the video. I own a 2007 Triumph 170 CC; very similar to your model. I've had nightmares about replacing the teleflex if ever went bad. Your video showed that it should not be that big an issue. Thanks again.

[@devlinengland3630]

Was trying for about 4 hours to get the cable from the helm out after this video got it out in 5mins very helpful video thank you.

[@MatthewSmith-ej5rn]

Thank goodness for this video! Never would've figured out how to loosen the steering cable at the helm end! Thanks.

[@Zerowolf760]

Just replaced my cable yesterday and took her out. She turns like a champ!! Saved myself $1300.00.

[@CldSmk]

Loved the commentary “My GoPro is getting it’s ass kicked.” And “I keep a small collection of tools in the bottom of the boat for archeologists”

[@mofopopo437]

I was able to change out my NFB Helm steering on my 2003 Proline 19' after watching your Video. Thanks for posting it was very helpful and straight to the point!! 😁🚣. Saved me alot of money.

[@byrdsdoityourselfgarage7330]

Short, and concise! Thank you :) this is a very good video

[@einnuyuk1]

I have the exact boat and I appreciate the video. I don’t have any steering issues, but this will surely be helpful in the future.

[@babaganoush6174]

Thanks. You make good videos . Watching what you did she make today’s job fairly easy .

[@retiredguyadventures6211]

Thanks! I got to do this on my 1999 Scout 162 Sportfish

[@rattletrap5018]

What an absolute pain in the ass my Carolina skiff JVX was. I’m finishing up the job now. Carolina skiff thought it was smart to put a tilt helm that has a complete different size bolt pattern and hole on the center console. So after a lot of swearing, ordering a hole saw and drilling. Finally getting it done. Forgot to mention, had to remove my back deck to even get access to remove old steering cable.

[@derick2986]

Did you have to do any adjustment to the wheel to make sure the motor turns all the way both ways?

[@TTTT-rc4fv]

Hi my steering when turning to the right is smooth but when I turn the wheel left it slips and won't grab. What should I do?

[@TheFritz423]

Sounds dangerous. I'd take it to a mechanic.

[@ifishcatfish]

my steering is fine, and the boat is new, but i hear a squeaky noise coming from the steering column when i turn left and right. Can I really lube anything? I didn't see in this video anything to be lubed.

[@TheFritz423]

Most people would say you can't effectively lube either the cable or helm on modern rotary helms.

[@RumblesBettr]

Do you have to run a new cable? My cable is fine just want to put in a no feedback with wheel tilt

[@TheFritz423]

That's a good question. I would call the manufacturer and ask their tech people if they're compatible.

[@nickbrown7831]

Did you have to remove the motor in order to get the cable on/off ? 1970's mark twain tri hull. 85 evinrude. By the engine, there's not enough space to remove the cable off the boat. Bangs up against the side.

[@TheFritz423]

Yes, had to remove it. Some boats just don't give you enough room to remove the steering rod from the steering tube. But it really isn't that big a deal to remount an outboard.

hello, how to buy this system drive boat?

[@nickhigh9283]

I got a 2000 proline 18ft with a 125 mercury on the back trying to remove that metal rod but it’s tight as can be in there following the steps but won’t release any ideas?

[@TheFritz423]

Assuming you removed the nuts on both ends... tap the end opposite the cable with a hammer, if that doesn't do it use heat along the length of the steering tube.

[@johnsalles8248]

Thanks 🙏

[@Cat-lo7hl]

I have a home is CTBS and have the same problem!

[@aidensanocki7578]

I tried this but the cable would not come off. Does the wheel have to be turned a certain way to remove it?

[@TheFritz423]

Cable wouldn't come off of what?

[@shane86lxi43]

I'm about to have to replace one of these. Do you have the part number

[@PLAYwithGregg]

@3:42 Part #: SS132

[@shane86lxi43]

@@PLAYwithGregg thanks

[@135-j]

So how to get travel tube into helm to counter clockwise fill cable locks in place then clockwise till won’t turn anymore or what

[@cnn94001]

Are all boat steering cables the same?

[@palodelsol7935]

Where did u got to get the new steering mechanism

[@brendonmanship8854]

Amazon is gonna be the cheapest by far

[@matthewcapello8121]

Great job

[@FishingwithBON-my4oh]

How long is your boat ?

[@TheFritz423]

19 foot, but it's not mine anymore I sold it and bought another

[@cristoviene9957]

Nesecito ese cable

[@gofmungi3365]

You sir sound like Peyton Manning

[@mikestanovich1414]

what a rats nest of wires...

[@TheFritz423]

It's on the list.