The steering is way to tight and am assuming it's time for new cables, BUT don't really know what I should be looking for parts wise or where? It's a 17.5 boat, but without part number and taking old cable out first, I am stuck. Any suggestions on where to pickup and how to would be appreciated.
Think the 379 uses a 14' cable, but part number is on cable housing ahead of big brass nut where it hooks to motor.
The folks at C&O Marine in White Bluff will have a solution.
615 797 4760
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
I had a 1993 Javelin 379 TDC back then. Earl Bentz was running the show in Tennessee.
The 379 was a super fast hull, 84" beam, a true 18' rocket, and nice to fish from
Miss the OMC Boat Group Days....
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
Mine has the dual cable system, sooo hope it's not double the trouble and cost. Thx
I replaced the steering cables on my 1995 javelin 379DC 150hp fast strike. I went with the teleflex no feedback cables. Installation was a little challenging by myself but patience is the key.Originally Posted by par4me123
Will send pics.
When i had my 95 379T i switched to a sea star hydraulic and it was worth every penny.
If you can fit it in your budget i highly recommend doing it. It made a big difference in the handling of the boat!
Has just started. Motor to high.
I have a 1993 Javelin379 T with dual cable steering. Same issue with tight steering. I need to replace or change to hydraulic. My cable is marked Morse 0304411-156in. The 156in is 13 foot cable. The other thing you have to identify is the type of steering unit attached to the wheel, rotary or rack & pinion. That being said I was told there isn't any cables manufactured any longer for the older style rotary unit, so if I stay with cables will need to purchase a complete kit that includes the new style rotary steering unit.
From what I have seen that kit is available and runs between 5 and 6 hundred bucks.
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2003 Stratos 185, Yamaha V150LTRB, Tempest Plus 25P
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