I recently replaced a cable that broke. It runs from the chain around around the sprocket at the steering wheel, down through the pedestal, under the cockpit where it is redirected by a pulley, to a fly wheel that connects to the rudder. I replaced only one cable but now the steering is reversed so that when I steer in one direction, the boat goes in the opposite direction. (This made for some excitement at the marina.) I must have "uncrossed" the chain around the sprocket. Before I correct the problem does anybody have any advice of where the chain or cable should cross? Perhaps the cables should cross at the bottom of the pedestal at the holes where they go to feed around the redirecting pulleys, rather than having the chain cross and perhaps rubbing against itself, like I assume was happening before I replaced the cable. Next question. Is there a part for the chain that prevents it from running off the sprocket at the wheel. If I turn the wheel until the rudder stops, the chain will run out of length and run off the sprocket. Either the chain is too short or it needs a 'lock or brake' to prevent oversteering. Any ideas. Steve (yes it's me again)
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Had the same problem when we snapped a block down below where the sterring cables connected to the rudder. when we finally got the post from a dealer, we connected everything and started out of the dock and when I turned left the boat went right. Wow, scared the s... out of me. We reassembled the cable and crossed them where they came out of the bottom of the Edson post. It has worked great since then. Good luck. Jobee
Had the same problem when we snapped a block down below where the sterring cables connected to the rudder. when we finally got the post from a dealer, we connected everything and started out of the dock and when I turned left the boat went right. Wow, scared the s... out of me. We reassembled the cable and crossed them where they came out of the bottom of the Edson post. It has worked great since then. Good luck. Jobee
Isn't wheel steering fun!!?
You can pretend you have a tiller. If that isn't the way you choose to entertain your crew then start with the link given and contact Edson. Sounds like your system was setup incorrectly, either when installed new or by someone doing maintenance. Check the sheaves under the pedestal. They are designed to be stepped. (Not on the same plane) This is so the cables (that cross in the pedestal) DO NOT CONTACT EACH OTHER. It's a simple fix. Next, the rudder stop is usually what determines the chain length. Again, it sounds like someone spec-ed out, or installed your system incorrectly. You shouldn't be here talking to us with this problem. Edson really tries to make their steering as dependable as a tiller. I'd say good luck but you really don't need it. Just have fun.
You can pretend you have a tiller. If that isn't the way you choose to entertain your crew then start with the link given and contact Edson. Sounds like your system was setup incorrectly, either when installed new or by someone doing maintenance. Check the sheaves under the pedestal. They are designed to be stepped. (Not on the same plane) This is so the cables (that cross in the pedestal) DO NOT CONTACT EACH OTHER. It's a simple fix. Next, the rudder stop is usually what determines the chain length. Again, it sounds like someone spec-ed out, or installed your system incorrectly. You shouldn't be here talking to us with this problem. Edson really tries to make their steering as dependable as a tiller. I'd say good luck but you really don't need it. Just have fun.
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