Measure Twice. Order Once.

Replacement of Existing Cable:
If possible, find the part number stamped on the plastic jacket of the old cable. If you removed the old cable, measure for the replacement cable as follows: For Rotary Steering Cable Replacement, Measure Existing Cable as follows: Measure plastic cable jacket in inches, add 18”, and round up to the next foot. Order that length cable. For Rack Steering Cable Replacement, Measure Existing Cable as follows: Measure plastic cable jacket in inches, add 30”, and round up to the next foot. Order that length cable. For JBS Jet Boat Cable Replacement, Measure Existing Cable as follows: Measure cable from tip to tip. (Round up to next foot if needed for whole foot.) Order that length cable. JBS helms are ONLY for smaller jets such as Mercury Sport Jet®, OMC Turbo Jet®, etc.

New Installations or No Existing Cable:
Measure cable routing path from wheel center line to engine connection, as follows: A = Center line of wheel to gunwale (or deck, if routed downward), B = Dash to transom, C = Gunwale to centerline of cable connection at centered tiller. For Cable Installations through the Engine Tilt Tube: Add A, B & C + 6”, and round up to the next foot. Order that length cable. For Cables Mounted to Transom, Splashwell or Stringer: Add A, B & C, then subtract 6” and round up to the next foot. Order that length cable.




This information is from the Teleflex Marine catalog which can be found on our site. Most Teleflex products are available for purchase through The Teleflex Online Catalog or in our Boat Accessories sections.

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