Kit To Convert From Edson
 Steering Cables To Open Wire Cables

Due to the necessary machining, I was asked to provide a kit for my open cable steering conversion.

The kit provides the components shown plus cable and hardware for open cable steering system to replace the Edson single cable or two cable small boat steering linkage on C250s.

This steering system resulted from a desire to overcome several shortcomings of the Edson system. 

System offerings:
  • About half the cost of the Edson upgrade
  • Avoids the drag associated with bending sheathed cables
  • Employs Arc Compensation to avoid center dead band
  • More than doubles the steering ratio of the Edson system for easier and  more precise helming
  • Leaves the rudder arm unloaded for easy removal of the rudder
  • Simple to install
  • Very easy to adjust and maintain tension on the cables
  • Cable and ball bearing sheaves are easily and quickly replaceable from inexpensive spare parts obtained locally and easy to carry aboard.
  • Provides proportional steering with more leverage available when it is needed, opposite of Edson system where leverage decreases as the rudder is further loaded
  • Less protrusion into the aft berth than the Edson upgrade
   aa5by@suddenlink.net

Kits Available Now - $300

  Evaluations       Drawing Of Components

Additional Comments and Installation Pictures

Comments from
a buyer of the kit - "The steering is well beyond my expections. "
an owner who built the design - "Mod exceeded my expectations!"

The steering ratio change proves to be a huge success, offering a precise and easy helm.

Should an owner with the pull / pull later system consider a conversion ?

Link to an installation documentation