I wasn't intending using the remotes but, in theory, they will remove the conrod cap problem, as it will not be possible to rev it out of gear.
So if I can resolve the steering remotes question I think I'll go fully remote.
Cheers
Steven
Remote cabling for a Seagull 170
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Remote cabling for a Seagull 170
I am the proud new owner of a fantastic condition 170. It came with remotes which seem to be an original feature rather than an add on. I'm a bit new to 170's! The throttle and gear change work perfectly after some adjustments. It was supplied with cabling for steering but I cannot see any means of fixing remote steering cabling to it. My question is, were 170's supplied with remotes as an option and, if so, how did the steering remotes attach?
I wasn't intending using the remotes but, in theory, they will remove the conrod cap problem, as it will not be possible to rev it out of gear.
So if I can resolve the steering remotes question I think I'll go fully remote.
Cheers
Steven
I wasn't intending using the remotes but, in theory, they will remove the conrod cap problem, as it will not be possible to rev it out of gear.
So if I can resolve the steering remotes question I think I'll go fully remote.
Cheers
Steven
Hi Steven,
Don't know the actual answer to this but on my H*nda ( which has remotes but I never connected the steering, what would I connect it to on a yacht? ) it just has a flat horizontal stainless plate with a single hole that is mounted centrally at the front. Would think you could easily knock up something similar and mount it to the four bolt holes the tiller mounts to?
The only problem I found while thinking about remote steering on a yacht is that the motor usually still has to be able to tilt and move up and down, that means you would probably need to use cables, then its how to mount them etc. I just retained the remote throttle and gears and locked the motor straight ahead.
On the subject of tiller, I have checked that over, its fine so its ready to send if you decide to go down that route, don't worry if you don't want it now, PM me your address sometime if you do.
cheers
Don't know the actual answer to this but on my H*nda ( which has remotes but I never connected the steering, what would I connect it to on a yacht? ) it just has a flat horizontal stainless plate with a single hole that is mounted centrally at the front. Would think you could easily knock up something similar and mount it to the four bolt holes the tiller mounts to?
The only problem I found while thinking about remote steering on a yacht is that the motor usually still has to be able to tilt and move up and down, that means you would probably need to use cables, then its how to mount them etc. I just retained the remote throttle and gears and locked the motor straight ahead.
On the subject of tiller, I have checked that over, its fine so its ready to send if you decide to go down that route, don't worry if you don't want it now, PM me your address sometime if you do.
cheers
Remotes on the 170.
The 170 had a steel box section frame, about half inch square, attached to the front on which standard teleflex morse cables of the day fitted.
From memory there was also a detachable steering cable fitted to the centre of the frame. Sadly now no spares exist at Seagull, but you might find Morse bits about still that fit.
Would still want to fix it's 'Achillies heel' before venturing offshore though. Sod's Law says it will go wrong when you least want it to and the RNLI crew will have more sage advice for you!
Regards,
John
From memory there was also a detachable steering cable fitted to the centre of the frame. Sadly now no spares exist at Seagull, but you might find Morse bits about still that fit.
Would still want to fix it's 'Achillies heel' before venturing offshore though. Sod's Law says it will go wrong when you least want it to and the RNLI crew will have more sage advice for you!
Regards,
John