Dave, I came across this video I made for someone else. Maybe it helps you out?
https://youtu.be/SFLrjCPuKu0 Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Thu, Aug 12, 2021, 15:37 David Knecht via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > 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 < > [email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> You need someone nimble and experienced! >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Aug 12, 2021, at 1:45 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List < >> [email protected]> 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 >> 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 > > 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 > > > 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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