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2005 Yamaha sx 230 Steering Cable DIY HELP!

tahmad575

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Location
West Milford, New Jersey
Boat Make
Yamaha
Year
2005
Boat Model
SX
Boat Length
23
Hello All,

I recently purchased a 2005 yamaha sx230 jet boat with a broken steering cable.
Any links or videos of a detailed "how to" ?
I need to replace the broken steering cable but I cant seem to find any info online
Any help would be appreciated thanks.
 
THANK YOU.

Also do you know where I can find a diy on how to change the shift cable too?
While im at it should I change the throttle cable as well? although it feels fine

I cant seem to find the specific threads, maybe im searching wrong? Sorry very new to this thread
 
I replaced my steering cables last year without doing the throttle cables. 2005 ar230
 
Thanks, Appreciate it.

Any tips on how to properly tune it up? Guy I bought it from had it sitting for two years
 
You will probably want to drain the fuel tank. You will definitely want to change oil and spark plugs.
 
Be sure to check out the FAQ. It is in the menu bar above and has lots of helpful information.
 
glad to have you on board, the FAQ at the top is great info and also the search function at the top right of the page will get you plenty of posts to review,
 
Last year I changed my steering and reverse bucket cables.... and helped @justason and @sethman919 ... our boats are 07 and two 08 so it may be a little different but I can tell you what we did if u run into a question. Also If u put your rough location on the member map then someone may be close enough to u to help or give first hand advice..
 
Awesome thanks! I'll have time to do the repair 2 weeks from now, going to the order the cables from Amazon tonight
 
Hello everyone,

Do I have to purchase two steering cable for each jet?
And two shifting cables for each shifter??
 
Thanks man! Here's a couple more pics I took while I stopped for gas on the journey up from Miami to NJ. Bought it in Miami, my first boat and first time trailering anything. Glad to have made it home with out a scratch.
 

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