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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:18 am 
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UPDATE:

Yesterday I put the boat in the water for the first time this year. The dealer replaced my box under warranty and used a Malibu version with the zerk fittings instead of the junk axis "Maintenance Free" box. It was AMAZING. Slow speed steering actually took a minute to get used to. It was so effortless, I kept over steering. At speed, it was wonderful. Steering was possible with my pinky finger. End of last season it was a 2-handed effort. Anyone who drove complained their shoulders were getting sore!

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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Mon May 09, 2016 11:05 pm 
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Raimie...what dealer did you use? I'm having a hell of a time getting my dealer to help me out to find parts

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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Tue May 10, 2016 6:48 am 
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Ron Burgundy wrote:
Raimie...what dealer did you use? I'm having a hell of a time getting my dealer to help me out to find parts

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Skiers Pier in Waterford, MI

They have always been really helpful. Hopefully they can answer your question. I plan to be out on the boat on Sunday. I can try to get a picture or part number to help if necessary.

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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2016 11:52 am 
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Raimie - please post pics and part numbers of your upgrade. I have a 2014 T22 like yours and I'm becoming displeased with the effort required to steer.

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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Thu May 12, 2016 7:04 pm 
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2014's have the grease zerk on the rutter atleast mine does, hard to get too but it's there

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 Post subject: Re: Steering Cable Replacement - $$$
PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2016 6:58 am 
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dustinjean wrote:
2014's have the grease zerk on the rutter atleast mine does, hard to get too but it's there

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Nope. Read the manual. It is a maintenance free water lubricated system. If you have one with a zerk, you lucked out and its the Malibu version. From Page 4-4 of 2014 Axis Manual: Rudder Stuffing Box The rudder stuffing box is a greaseless design and requires no regular maintenance.

I will get pics when I can. The weather this weekend isn't looking great, so I am not sure if I will get out on to the cottage or not. I'll get them as soon as I can though.

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