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Just completed the installation of my Teleflex Rotary Steering System. Easy and straightforward imho.

The only modification to make was removing a 3 1/4" Dia doughnut from around the original steering wheel hole in the pedestal...Jigsaw took care of that, then drilled three- 3/8" Dia. bolt holes.

Whole job took maybe 1-1/2 hours total.

Smooth as silk, but haven't tried it in the water yet.




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R Rae wrote:Just completed the installation of my Teleflex Rotary Steering System. Easy and straightforward imho.

The only modification to make was removing a 3 1/4" Dia doughnut from around the original steering wheel hole in the pedestal...Jigsaw took care of that, then drilled three- 3/8" Dia. bolt holes.

Whole job took maybe 1-1/2 hours total.

Smooth as silk, but haven't tried it in the water yet.




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If you dont have one already, now you can install the perfect autopilot for your rotary system: the Simrad AP14R or AP12R (they are both the same AP, only difference is in the display/control unit). It will fit right inside the pedestal, out of sight. Simrad just recently (March/April '10) stopped making these, but there are a few of them still available.

Seafarer.

Nice thought. Who has the best deal on these..?



Thanks

Unfortunately they are out of stock almost everywhere. If you do find it listed somewhere I would suggest cross-checking with the seller to make sure they really do have it. Pity its no longer made, as I think its the best autopilot for the Mac by a wide margin.

R Rae, if you are serious and have the buck$, here is a link for the Simrad new. http://www.boatbandit.com/simrad-ap14r- ... -7497.aspx and a pre-owned. http://www.lakeontariounited.com/fishin ... 37&start=0 Rob

I do have a quick question. I am needing to replace a 12ft Detmar steering cable but I can find no replacements. I have been to the Teleflex website and looked but this is my issue. The cable that is on my boat has a 5/8" steering rod. All of the Teleflex cables I have looked at have a 3/4" steering rod. Any advise. This is my first boat that I have had to work on and anything will help.

Old thread alert.

We need to know the model and year of your boat.

~Rich