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broke a steering cable today.. #10867161 05/24/15 01:48 AM
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I have a 97 stratus 201PE with a 225 johnson. I broke a steering cable today and the helm is also bad. What is the best option to replace them? Should I go hydraulic? What do you guys think?


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10867166 05/24/15 01:54 AM
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hydraulic cost more..I updated mine to hydraulic, and along with a trolling motor pedal tray is the best upgrades you can do..I have never heard anyone, who went hydraulic ,say he was sorry he did...

Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10868004 05/24/15 01:20 PM
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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10870937 05/25/15 06:10 PM
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I Updated my Stratos 201 to hydraulic and so glad I did. If I can help let me know.


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10871372 05/25/15 09:33 PM
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Going to order the Sea Star Pro hydraulic kit in the morning from Pitstop marine. 860.00 shipped with hoses. Best price I could find..


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10872430 05/26/15 06:32 AM
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Please call me if you need help with the install.


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10877957 05/28/15 02:35 PM
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Do I remove this threaded rod? One of the old steering cables went through this? Also on second picture do I use the spacers provided to fill the gap on both sides?





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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10878415 05/28/15 05:31 PM
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Yes and there should be a nut with an allen head locking plug that goes behind that arm with the large nut. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/use...l_296784-AO.pdf

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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10878480 05/28/15 06:03 PM
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Thanks..


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10879490 05/29/15 01:22 AM
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Got it all changed out. Thanks for the help..


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Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10929679 06/20/15 11:01 AM
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Was it hard to run the hoses and any tips Also did you do the tilt helm. I need to install one on my Cobra.

Re: broke a steering cable today.. [Re: Gonzz] #10929691 06/20/15 11:33 AM
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The job was pretty easy. Got a great deal on the kit with hoses for 889.00 shipped. Had it the day after I ordered. I used the 16 ft hoses on my 20 ft stratus.. No tilt helm.

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