2001 420 Passage Maintenance on Steering System

[Stephen M]

We have a 2001 420 Passage that is new to us. I want to do maintenance on the steering system and would like advice. I see 2 grease fittings back near the rudder post, are there any others?
What type of grease is recommended for the cable? Is there a grease fitting for the rudder shaft, if not how is the shaft to post lubricated?

 

[Stu Jackson]

Stephen, do you know the manufacturer of your steering system? They usually have manuals you can download to answer all your questions. Good luck.

 

[Don Lucas]

I have the sister ship 410 and bet they use the same steering system, if so
there are the 2 grease fittings you mentioned and no other I know of
the rack ball joints should be cleaned and lubed once in awhile
there's a note about spraying the pedestal with protectant, I've had the protectant and boat for 9 years and still haven't done it and the pedestal looks just the same with no corrosion

 

[Stephen M]

Thanks for the advice, Gents, appreciate it. It is a Whitlock set up so i will see what I find online.