10-25-2010, 04:51 AM
So I went to Henry's in Idaho last weekend and of course when we go to launch, my outboard won't move. In trying to freeze it up, I crank on the wheel and then something snaps from inside the steering. So I am pretty sure I have a busted Safe-T steer box and a frozen up steering cable. I am also pretty sure it happened because I put the wrong grease in the joint.
The boat is a 17 ft 2000 trophy 1703 center console. I also think it is a 14ft Teleflex® Safe-T Quick-Connect Rotary Steering System.
So a few questions. What do you think is broken? Does the steering cable kit come with both the cable and the gear box? http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/...OGLE_29527
Have any of you had this problem and how did you get it fixed? I am pretty sure I have to take in to a boat mechanic. How much do you think for the repair? Which mechanic in Utah County would you recommend?
So I don't repeat this, what type of grease are you suppose to use on boats? I boat the most expensive stuff at Walmart but I bet it was not good enough.
Thanks.
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The boat is a 17 ft 2000 trophy 1703 center console. I also think it is a 14ft Teleflex® Safe-T Quick-Connect Rotary Steering System.
So a few questions. What do you think is broken? Does the steering cable kit come with both the cable and the gear box? http://www.overtons.com/modperl/product/...OGLE_29527
Have any of you had this problem and how did you get it fixed? I am pretty sure I have to take in to a boat mechanic. How much do you think for the repair? Which mechanic in Utah County would you recommend?
So I don't repeat this, what type of grease are you suppose to use on boats? I boat the most expensive stuff at Walmart but I bet it was not good enough.
Thanks.
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