[C320-list] Wheel-Rudder steering cables

[Chris Burti]

Jeff, how about taking a few pictures and writing up the process. I'll help
you edit it into a  Mainsheet article if we haven't done one and it will be
great for the website if we have.

On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 5:22 PM, Jeff Brown <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:

> I'm not quite sure of the technical term for this but need some advice on
> the cables that connect the wheel to the rudder. I was running some new
> instrument cables to the helm this weekend and I noticed there is a lot of
> play in the steering cables, almost 1" of play and for the most part they
> are almost rubbing the fiberglass wall between the back berth and the space
> under the helm.  I see there are two adjustment screws to tighten up the
> cables.  It's probably been like this since before we bought the boat two
> years ago.  The amount of play in the cables is about the same no matter
> what the position of the wheel and it just seems like there is too much
> play in it although from the helm, I never noticed it.  So, does anyone
> know how much play it should have, if any?  I have a video and some pics if
> anyone wants to email me directly, I can send it.  Thanks for your help.
>
> Jeff Brown
> "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA
> Hull 78
> oceanblues at mac.com
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Chris Burti
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