Steering cables - source?

[concentrik]

I must do something about this - turning the wheel to stbd is much more difficult than turning to port! I've disconnected the autohelm ram and the cables to the quadrant - and the rudder moves fine, equal effort required in each direction. The cable outers are showing signs of rust and deformation around a bend, which is the low point in the run, so I'm thinking there's corrosion inside which is dragging one cable when it's tensioned.

I think perhaps I should replace both cables - can anyone point me at a source? They look like this as they enter the pedestal, except they are in focus:

 

[pvb]

They're easy enough to source - here's one supplier.

 

[Caer Urfa]

Here's another that might help


http://www.controlsandcables.com/index.php/control-Cables/bowden-cable.html

Mike

 

[tidclacy]

Be aware replace your steering cables as often as your standing rigging. Got caught out off the Dutch coast when mine broke.

 

[philip_stevens]

I must do something about this - turning the wheel to stbd is much more difficult than turning to port! I've disconnected the autohelm ram and the cables to the quadrant - and the rudder moves fine, equal effort required in each direction. The cable outers are showing signs of rust and deformation around a bend, which is the low point in the run, so I'm thinking there's corrosion inside which is dragging one cable when it's tensioned.

I think perhaps I should replace both cables - can anyone point me at a source? They look like this as they enter the pedestal, except they are in focus:

A couple of Westerly friends have had the steering cables - inner and outer - replaced by Speedy Cables of Swansea

 

[Sneaky Pete]

I must do something about this - turning the wheel to stbd is much more difficult than turning to port! I've disconnected the autohelm ram and the cables to the quadrant - and the rudder moves fine, equal effort required in each direction. The cable outers are showing signs of rust and deformation around a bend, which is the low point in the run, so I'm thinking there's corrosion inside which is dragging one cable when it's tensioned.

I think perhaps I should replace both cables - can anyone point me at a source? They look like this as they enter the pedestal, except they are in focus:

Is this a serviceable item like all cables that move inside a sleeve there is a tendency to dry out and even seize, should they be greased periodically or is there a nylon inner sleeve that reduces the frictional movement of the cable.

 

[pvb]

Is this a serviceable item like all cables that move inside a sleeve there is a tendency to dry out and even seize, should they be greased periodically or is there a nylon inner sleeve that reduces the frictional movement of the cable.

Most steering cables require regular greasing. Some even have greasers built in to the midpoint of the outer cable, so grease can easily be introduced.