steering

  1. S

    Edson steering, Catalina 250: conduit blocking rudder

    Hello all, This is my first post here, so glad to be joining this awesome community :) I'm having an issue with the Edson steering system on my new-to-me 1996 Catalina 250. I'm planning to call Edson's customer service, which I read good things about, but I thought it would be easier to explain...
  2. shaun12345

    Cut off instrument mounts on steering pedestal?

    I’ve got a 1980 Hunter 30 Cherubini that I’m doing a steering pedestal overhaul on. As part of this I‘ve removed the two big instrument enclosures on either side of the pedestal that housed broken LCD displays for depth and speed - I can get this info off the Garmin display that will mount on...
  3. shaun12345

    Compass Mount for Hunter 30

    I’ve got a 1980 Hunter 30 (Cherubini) - in the process of overhauling its steering pedestal. I’m planning on replacing the broken control head with this part. Need to replace the compass too because it’s broken and looking for a way to mount it to the control head. Originally there was a sort of...
  4. LVGS

    2006 Hunter 33 Steering Maintenance

    I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to locate a steering maintenance guide for the rack and pinion system on our Hunter 33. Prior to purchasing the boat several months ago, it had not moved from its slip for at least 3 years and as a consequence, the steering is extremely stiff. Unfortunately...
  5. J

    27' Lancer Power sail Unresponsive helm

    I've just picked up 27' Lancer Power sail and took her yesterday for the first time. She was neglected for 3 years, tied up in the marina and had the bare minimum of attention. After a couple full days getting her cleaned up,(new fuel, surveyed all the lines, sails etc) she was in great shape...
  6. A

    O'Day 272LE Steering Cable

    Does anyone know the specific part number for the Edson steering cable for an O'Day 272LE. The cable on mine has snapped.
  7. S

    Sliding steering wheel

    the steering wheel on mye Beneteau 350 (1997) is sliding back and forth in the pedestal. I cannot see what is missing or if anyting is actually missing on the axle. Should the chain be moved forward or should there be a sleeve or something stopping the axle to slide? I very much appreciate some...
  8. S

    2000 26X Steering linkage broke

    I have a 2000 Macgregor 26X with an Evinrude 50 HP engine. A nut on the steering linkage has corroded and broken off rendering the steering system useless. The nut is located on the outside of the boat, in front of the engine and connects the steering wheel linkage to the engine and rudder...
  9. josephporcelli

    1989 Pearson 27 steering pedestal disconnected from rudder

    Hi folks, I just picked up a 1989 Pearson 27. Two weeks ago before we sailed the vessel home, a wonderful four-hour journey to port, I had some work done to re-bed the steering column as there was a leak into the aft cabin. During the process, the vendor needed to disconnect the pedestal and...