96 stratos steering cable costs

[AlmostHeavenWV]

I am a noob and being told that the motor must be dropped to replace both steering cables. The part cost is $500. That's more than double of the single cable set up. Does this seem reasonable?

I have a friend that is a long time boat owner. Could this be done by ourselves?

thanks for any feedback.

[AlmostHeavenWV]

Clarification. It's a Javelin.

[coot23]

Me and my dad replaced mine and it was very easy.. Less than an hour or work! A bloody nose in the process but thats a different story Sent you an IM also!

[TwinStick]

Ill have some out of a 283 stratos next week. Its the double cable setup. Let me know if you're interested.

[Javelin389]

$500 is a bit high for cables. Seems as if they normally run about half that at BassPro/Cabelas. Fairly straight-forward install if you have the equipment. My old Javelin required lifting the engine to get the old out and the new in.

[rooster tail]

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