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Posted by member colin on Saturday 30 September 2023

Hi Mike,
Apologies if I have misunderstood this.(probably have!)

Sorry, I cannot help you with cable length, however a difference in 2 foot would appear quite large especially in a splash well scenario? The two end fix points being determined, the cable length needs to be correct surely!?

We have a Hardy 18 MS and the helm steering cable is connected to the OB, the tiller and rudder are 'free' and independent of this and I am trying to find a solution of 'marrying' the two together, (to assist reverse maneuvering in the confines of a marina) something on the lines of a stainless steel slave link rod. (modified as standard OB to OB link rods would be 200mm too short and may not be robust enough!)

The steering cable on ours exits the port side transom and loops around the rudder through a ball joint bracket to the linkage on the starboard mounted OB, itself mounted on a standard rising spring loaded bracket, so no splash well like you have on your motor boat.
One of the problems is, any tie link rod (drag link) I come up with will require it to be robust and demountable quickly and easily to allow the OB to be raised independently.(indeed none of this may be achievable or even practical?)

I came across these which appear to have the same thread as the steering cable end fitting (but this would need to be checked) which allow quick detachment of the cable and OB https://www.piratescave.co.uk/multiflex-ball-joint.html
These type of fittings are also available from other suppliers too and on the e-bay etc and are available both in plated and stainless steel type.

This allows for quick detachment of the steering cable from the OB, however I don't know if this would allow for clearance on the confines of a splashwell mount scenario.

Again, apologies if this doesn't help as our two problems, installations and solutions are completely different.

Col.

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