kacecar
Active member
Hi
My boat, a Sigma 362, has developed a slight steering "flutter" when under motor. I've tracked the problem down to wear on the Feather Key that locates the steering quadrant (the steering "rack") on to the downshaft. Naturally, I wish to replace that key but, having looked at quite a few potential suppliers on-line, it seems that replacement isn't as straightforward as I anticipated, because the key is of a non-standard size. The old one measures 10 x 10 x 30 mm. (The closest equivalents I can find are 10 x 8 x 30 and 16 x 10 x 30 - a lot of filing to be done on that one).
I've put the question to "whitlocksteering.com" but no answer so far (not a criticism - early days) and, as I am keen to make progress, would like to know if anyone here knows of somewhere that can, or might be able to, supply a suitable replacement. If not I'll look for a local engineering / machining business that could make me one up - haven't come across one so far.
Thanks.
My boat, a Sigma 362, has developed a slight steering "flutter" when under motor. I've tracked the problem down to wear on the Feather Key that locates the steering quadrant (the steering "rack") on to the downshaft. Naturally, I wish to replace that key but, having looked at quite a few potential suppliers on-line, it seems that replacement isn't as straightforward as I anticipated, because the key is of a non-standard size. The old one measures 10 x 10 x 30 mm. (The closest equivalents I can find are 10 x 8 x 30 and 16 x 10 x 30 - a lot of filing to be done on that one).
I've put the question to "whitlocksteering.com" but no answer so far (not a criticism - early days) and, as I am keen to make progress, would like to know if anyone here knows of somewhere that can, or might be able to, supply a suitable replacement. If not I'll look for a local engineering / machining business that could make me one up - haven't come across one so far.
Thanks.