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Jon and V Boat Conversions & Modifications
New Boat!!!! 1986 Sea Nymph Fishing Machine FM-161
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<blockquote data-quote="BoatDawg4120" data-source="post: 366525" data-attributes="member: 9832"><p>I had this grand idea that I would be putting the boat in the water this morning for the initial test run but yesterday afternoon that idea was aborted. I got the rear casting deck all finished up and laid in place but did not secure it because i need to have it off to route all the controls and wiring and such. Well after three install and removals of the steering cable I decided that I was not going to risk my safety or anyone elses with this cable. It was just too stiff and even though I am going to only run the 30hp for a while. I dont want to have any possible issues hanging around when i get the 85hp ready to go on. So as of about 30 mins ago I have a complete new SeaStar (Teleflex) Quick connect Helm steering assembly coming to the house in the next week or so. Everything from the steering wheel all the way to the motor will be brand new. Including the wheel. Had to do it on a budget so I got the Teleflex Ace Steering wheel which was only $26. All in all I think I will be very happy with it all tho. Nothing better than having piece of mind when moving at WOT. I wasnt going to take a chance at a cable freezing or snapping while under way. I often have my 2 year old daughter on the boat with me and Would never forgive myself if something happened because I didnt make the right call at this point in the build.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BoatDawg4120, post: 366525, member: 9832"] I had this grand idea that I would be putting the boat in the water this morning for the initial test run but yesterday afternoon that idea was aborted. I got the rear casting deck all finished up and laid in place but did not secure it because i need to have it off to route all the controls and wiring and such. Well after three install and removals of the steering cable I decided that I was not going to risk my safety or anyone elses with this cable. It was just too stiff and even though I am going to only run the 30hp for a while. I dont want to have any possible issues hanging around when i get the 85hp ready to go on. So as of about 30 mins ago I have a complete new SeaStar (Teleflex) Quick connect Helm steering assembly coming to the house in the next week or so. Everything from the steering wheel all the way to the motor will be brand new. Including the wheel. Had to do it on a budget so I got the Teleflex Ace Steering wheel which was only $26. All in all I think I will be very happy with it all tho. Nothing better than having piece of mind when moving at WOT. I wasnt going to take a chance at a cable freezing or snapping while under way. I often have my 2 year old daughter on the boat with me and Would never forgive myself if something happened because I didnt make the right call at this point in the build. [/QUOTE]
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