On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:16:38 -0400, "Jim" wrote:

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.

Two wire would be the old cable system that is no longer used - I
think by fiat by the Coast Guard. Scotty knows more about that - he
mentioned it once when we were talking offline about steering for his
Brockway.

What I think is being discussed is rack and pinion steering - ancient
technology.

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

There is also a variation on that theme with rotary steering -
basically a worm gear and cable

http://www.teleflexmarine.com/cgi-bi...=1086&pa ge=1

I prefer hydraulic steering for engines 150 hp and up - just my
opinion. Essentially maintenance free other than adding oil every
once in a blue moon when the steering gets a little sloppy - which
doesn't happen often. This is the system I have.

http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/