solid steering

[FlatUgly]

Wondering if there is a better setup than the chain/cable/setup originally in my 70 rayson craft lp, I saw a really nice solid linkage setup in a sanger hydro awhile back. Any ideas , pictures would be great even of a clean cable setup, Cuase Im not sure I have all the pieces to for that thanks Ryan
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[Dana Marine Products]

GSM makes a system called Calgo Steering. It's compact, strong, easy to install, and cheaper than a chain and cable set up. It's a pre-wound rotary style helm with opposed exiting 3/16" stainless cables. The kit includes jacketing that you install over the cables. The system is designed to use with a high strength tiller arm. The kit includes the helm, dash post, adapter, cables (pre installed), cable jacketing, adjusting bulkheads for the stringers, & a connection kit for the tiller arm. Sells for roughly $750.00.

[Sked]

Wondering if there is a better setup than the chain/cable/setup originally in my 70 rayson craft lp, I saw a really nice solid linkage setup in a sanger hydro awhile back. Any ideas , pictures would be great even of a clean cable setup, Cuase Im not sure I have all the pieces to for that thanks Ryan
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Trimetric Specialties made a mechanical race boat steering, most likely the one you saw in the Sanger. Unfortunately they are no longer in buisness.
Schroeder Racing Products currently makes a similar unit that I've discussed with them about using in boats. For more info you can contact them at:
Schroeder Racing Products — steering boxes for sprint cars
800 South Flower Street
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 845-8283
The mechanical set up is pretty trick but most likely expensive. (I don't have current pricing) Personally I would use a high quality cable and pulley set up such as Bergerons. Tough to beat.

[Boatmike]

My boat doesn't have the chain and cable setup. It has a sprint car setup and i really like it, it's almost like the outbaord steering setup in a hydro. I will take some pics and post them.

[Morg]

Mike,
I remember checking out the steering in your boat years ago at Dago's.
I was told then that it ws the Tri-metric deal. Definatly a trick set up.
Does it throw the rudder as far as cable steering??

[Boatmike]

It seems to. I really like that setup. If I were to put together a boat I think I would go that route again.
I was just looking for my camera and I think I left it in my office. I will post pics tomorrow.

[JWM]

Flatugly: Casale makes a mechanical steering system. Hemi eng. made an outstanding system years ago but as most old marine company's, No longer in business.
If you want a Calgo system I will give you one for free. I take them out of V-Drive boats and install a cable, pulley & chain style systems. There not designes for performance V-Drive boats. Rudder torque will cause slack or lack of tension in one cable. Jet boat application is ok.
Jim Wilkes
Wilkes Marine

[steveo143]

I have a hemi eng. steering box that I just took out of my 21' dimarco that I am totally redoing. The solid steering in that boat was totally fabricated from the steering helm on back. I had to use a steering console from the dash to the floor. It worked great. very strong, very responsive, trouble free. The steering box is in great shape.

[GofastRacer]

Just stick with the tried and trued simple reliable cable setup, it's still being used by the faster boats today, why get complicated and expensive!..

[Rexone]

I agree, chain and cable. Keep it simple and positive. Majority of racers use it for a reason. Not that expensive either.