How to Replace Boat Mechanical Steering System

Keywords: boat mechanical steering, boat steering wheel replacement, boat helm replacement, boat steering cable replacement, Wahoo, outboard, fishing boat steering repair.

This video walks through replacing mechanical steering on a 1985 Wahoo 16.2 LTD boat with a 2003 Yamaha 90HP 2-stroke outboard engine. Steps include:

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:49 Remove steering wheel cap
05:03 Remove steering wheel
07:39 Remove steering wheel bezel
08:49 Remove steering mechanism bracket
09:30 Remove steering mechanism
12.18 Remove steering cable from mechanism
15:44 Remove steering cable from engine
19:42 Install steering mechanism bracket
21:01 Install steering mechanism
24:14 Install steering wheel bezel
26:50 Install steering wheel key
27.21 Install steering wheel
28:37 Install steering cable in steering mechanism
30:13 Install catch tube in steering mechanism
31:45 install steering cable at engine
35:27 Connect steering linkage

Tools:
Small flat head screwdriver
Long phillips screwdriver
1/2 “ socket & wrench
7/16” socket & wrench
3/4" socket & wrench
Hammer
Grease gun
Drill

Supplies

Parts:
10' Boat Steering Cable 10 Feet Marine Steering System 3/4'' Shaft with 13.5 Inch Wheel for Yachts and Waterborne Vehicles:
Stainless steel screws for the helm bezel.

[tomluta]

Great job ! Best one I’ve seen so far. Have to do the same on my boat with rack and pinion steering. Thanks

[rfleetwood]

Thanks for the video very helpful as I take on a similar project knowing very little till now.

[robertstrobel]

On point and very clear!
Good Job Spielberg
Can’t wait to install mine now

[bravo]

I think you fudged on connecting the drag link. The cable rod should be turned all the way into the tube before the link is connected to the end of the rod. Then you'll have full swing of the engine to port and starboard. Also, I'd opt for connecting cable end to engine first and cable to helm before bolting the helm to the
assembly bracket and console. Great video and you probably saved alot of viewers a ton of exorbitant labor charges. Here in the Keys the dealers and shops charge $200 per hour and take their sweet time.

[tonywalker]

Very nice video and a great job. I am about to do this job and your video will help enormously. Thank you.

[thegrumpytraveler]

Very helpful. Especially the part about the number on the steering cable that will tell me the number of feet.

[rhadar]

This is a great video! Did my cable today and this video was great!!! Really helpful. Thanks!

[roncrawford]

I am sure glad I found this. I've got to do the exact same thing to my boat. Thanks for an excellent tutorial.

[GShore]

Very helpful! I have this exact same kit I am installing now! Thank you!

[GuillermoDiaz-nljd]

If it’s not cause your video I couldn’t do it mine thank you so much, sir

[timbudzinski]

Thank you for making this video. Had to call sea tow today because my steering failed in the middle of the ICW in NC. Getting ready to order my kit. I will definitely be using your video for the installation. Is there different size steering modules or are they all the same size and how did you choose a brand to buy?

[bluepatriot]

Great video! Just bought the same kit, but the 3 bolts that attach the bracket to the steering assembly (shorter, half threaded bolts) don’t seem to thread properly into the holes. I can’t finger tighten them very far at all. Am I missing something?

[bonniefrier]

CAN YOU BUY JUST THE BLACK HOSE THAT GOES ON THE CORKSCREW LOOKING CABLE? WE JUST BOUGHT A USED BOAT AND WE BELIEVE THAT LAST HOSE YOU PUT ON IS MISSING, THANK YOU

[anoceanbetweenus]

What is the name of the arm that attaches to the hydraulics on the outboard engine? I’m new to owning a boat and need to install this steering kit. My motor is a 1962 evinrude lark 3 and doesn’t have that arm 0:17 and the kits don’t seem to have them either. Where might I find one?

[DavidWiard]

this is a good how to but I would Grease the cable at the Helm.

[pieseasmyseas]

I would've put the original steering wheel it looks so much better than the plastic one.

[retired-Tomcat]

Had you turned the wheel it would have most likely shortened the cable to give you enough room to put the cable in with out taking the motor loose. Still was a good video

[choimdachoim]

There are 2 things I don't understand about the manufacture of boats: using rottable wood and rustable bolts.

[brian]

Vevor is a Chinese manufacturer they copied the old Morse steering helm exactly down to the bracket. Morse has been out of business for years

[ВладимирГросс-гш]

Need to Install a Clamp Pipe Nut with a Honda 50899-ZV5-020AH Grease Gun - (GS41170_OM Omax)