I just watched the Edson video and it looks doable for a DIY project. I am awaiting some info from Edson to know which kit to buy, unless someone knows. My boat is not in their database online. In answer to Josh, the cabin floor is not removable, but it looks like you can do this with pedestal intact, so I plan to try that first. I am sure feeding the new cable through will be its of fun. Thanks for the thoughts and encouragement. Dave
S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Aug 12, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Dave, > > The hardest part about the cable is reeving into the pedestal. The cable > takes on a "set" so getting both ends to pass through the narrow passages can > be a trick. I'd use a long piece of nylon string. Attach each end of the > string to a corresponding end of the cable use tape to secure and smooth the > attachment. In the pedestal under the compass is the gear and chain. A coat > hanger is useful for lifting the chain from the gear and then gently withdraw > the cable/chain while feeding the strings up in its place. Probably might > need 2 people. With 2 strings now extended out the top be careful to not > cross them. Reverse the process for reinstalling. You'll want to be sure to > center the chain on the gear while in the gear is top dead center. When > aligning the cable to ride on the idlers I used a small zip tie to > temporarily hold the cable to the idler while attaching it to the bull gear. > > Does the 34+ have the removable cockpit floor to access the steering? > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 13:49 John Irvin via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: > You need someone nimble and experienced! > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 12, 2021, at 1:45 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> A friend at our yacht club had his steering cable snap the other day. I >> had been planning a steering system lube and check for a few years and this >> motivated me to move it to the top of my priority list. While I was lubing >> and checking yesterday, I found one spot with broken wires on the cable. >> 1. I was hoping to replace it in the Fall/Spring when the boat is out of >> the water. Should I be more worried and plan to do it sooner? There is >> plenty of intact cable, but I don’t know what causes these breaks and if >> they are an indication of imminent failure. >> 2. the area under the pedestal is inaccessible without removing the >> pedestal. Obviously that is a big job, which I have never done. Is it >> possible to replace the cable without removing the pedestal? Would I be >> smart to hire someone to do this job (PITA for me, but easier for someone >> experienced)? >> Thanks- Dave >> >> S/V Aries >> 1990 C&C 34+ >> New London, CT >> >> <pastedGraphic.tiff> >> >> Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with >> the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> Thanks - Stu > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> Thanks - Stu > Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with > the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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