D.Duck wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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D.Duck wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message
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On Chuck's site someone mentions two wire mechanical push pull steering
systems used by Parker boats. I am curious. Could anyone post a link to
such a steering system. I know in the olden days that OMC used that type
of system for a while but I was unaware that anyone is using it today.
Mine is not a Parker but a Lund. It uses Teleflex hydraulic steering
that is a thing of beauty and a joy for ever.

I just can't imagine a boat with today's high horse power motors using
the old cable system.
It's not "the old cable system." It's Teleflex's "No Feedback System,"
which has a single push/pull cable coming out of the helm. It is in common
use on many outboard boats.

You can find the details on the teleflex site. There are several such
non-hydraulic systems there, including this one:

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/cgi-bi...s&product=1084

When I mentioned old cable system I had the cable and pulley setup in mind.
I still say that the hydraulic system is better than straight cable.




I remember the cable and pulley system quite well, since I "rigged" many
of them at my father's boat shop, and replaced many cables, too.
Remember that wire wrapped in plastic stuff?

I agree the modern hydraulic system is easier on the operator than the
modern push-pull single cable system on higher torque setups.