Stiff Upper Helm Controls
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 1:26 pm
Although we've had very few mechanical problems with Sno' Dog, one minor annoyance has been the stiffness of the fly-bridge engine controls. Strangely, the lower helm controls operate freely even though they drag the upper controls with them - it doesn't seem logical!
Right now, I'm in the process of replacing two of the four cables. (I was amazed to find that the cables are 34 feet long!) I'll let you know if (the tedious process of) replacing the cables solves the problem. While I'm at it, I'm also taking steps to reduce the sharp bend where the cables enter the riser above the ceiling in the port aft cabin.
I've posted a new page on SnoDogLog to document my efforts, you can check it out at: www.snodoglog.com/Maintenance-Repairs.html.
Henry
aboard Sno' Dog - in Jensen Beach, FL
www.snodoglog.com
Right now, I'm in the process of replacing two of the four cables. (I was amazed to find that the cables are 34 feet long!) I'll let you know if (the tedious process of) replacing the cables solves the problem. While I'm at it, I'm also taking steps to reduce the sharp bend where the cables enter the riser above the ceiling in the port aft cabin.
I've posted a new page on SnoDogLog to document my efforts, you can check it out at: www.snodoglog.com/Maintenance-Repairs.html.
Henry
aboard Sno' Dog - in Jensen Beach, FL
www.snodoglog.com