Any one with a 379 Running a Merc 150?? have problems

[lunkerman1783]

I have a 1994 379T which I have put my 94XR 6 Mercury 150 "which has a bit of work done too it" for fuel economy reasons and am having a problem with the steering cables working without binding. Boat has a 6" manuel jack-plate, and when I get the motor adjusted to the right height steering is very difficult. Thinking about running longer cables and drilling a new hole for them to come out at at a better angel to the motor. The boat runs like a raped ape I just can't turn under full power. Gps hit 73 but I got a bit scared when the boat wouldn't turn. Not interested in going hydro. Any one out there know anyone with a Merc on their Javlin?? Thanks guys

[currituckbasser]

Why don't you want hydraulic steering? It would eliminate having to drill new holes & when you pull out your old cables, you can pull in the hoses, mount the helm & cylinder, bleed it & your done. I installed it in my boat when I got it 9 yrs ago because the cables where needing to be replaced. I've only had to replace 1 seal in the cylinder a year ago & that is the only thing I've done to it since its been installed.

[lunkerman1783]

I'm just not a fan of the hydro steering. Seems silly, just used to not having to turn the wheel back to center. I know it's a bit dumb, but i have a set of new cables that are about 10" longer and was just curious if anyone had run into this kind of bind up before with a motor swap. Also I'l like to save that $700-1k if I could, with the motor work I've done it requires a bit of money to keep it going.. Thank you for your input though.

[Todd Morgan]

You have the right answer.........have the cables exit at a different location and you may not need to get longer ones. Worse case scenario is that you have to get 1' longer. Use 2 clamshell covers over the exit holes. Several companies use to do this......Bumble Bee and Aries were 2.

[lunkerman1783]

Thanks for your input Todd. It's always better to positive answers from others that aren't in my club, and can't stand to see me blow by them in a 15 year old outdated boat with a little 150. lol Thanks again