Steering cable question

[Pblake28]

I have an 06 Sx230 HO. I noticed a part of the steering cable broken and I can't seem to find the right part to fix. Looking at pics of steering cables, it doesn't look like the part I need is part of the cables. It is the sleeve the cable runs through. Any help appreciated

 

[Beachbummer]

I don't think you are right...I believe that is part of the cable.
2008 Yamaha SX230 HIGH OUTPUT (SXT1100CG) Steering | Babbitts Yamaha Partshouse

 

[JetPowered]

It's part of the cable. Just order and install a new cable.

 

[JetPowered]

And it just so happens I have a replacement cable sitting right here:

 

[Beachbummer]

The throttle ones are cheap from SeaStar, but these appear to be around $150 each..Can I ask where you bought them? Looks shiny!!

 

[JetPowered]

Believe it or not Amazon! I’ll dig up a direct link later.

 

[JetPowered]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073JO59S/

Currently $154, I picked it up last May for $146.

 

[Beachbummer]

Thanks! Let us know how it improves your steering. Mine is a little sloppy but works... I'm interested in how beneficial the change is.

 

[Scottintexas]

Mine is a little sloppy but works... I'm interested in how beneficial the change is.

Sloppy? I would think a new cable would cure stiffness/binding or broken cable,

Sloppy I would look at
https://jetboaters.net/threads/adding-bushings-to-steering-deflector-nozzle-to-increase-precision-remove-slop.11094/page-2#post-194908

or check the connection of the cable behind the wheel, I had one cable with the nut backing off causing it to be very sloppy,

 

[Beachbummer]

I have a small 3D printer and I printed some bushings for the steering nozzle that came out pretty nice. Will try out in the spring. I'll check behind the steering wheel too.

 

[Pblake28]

the 06 has 2 different part #s for port and starboard . Are the lengths 18' and 19'?

 

[Milwmarc]

the 06 has 2 different part #s for port and starboard . Are the lengths 18' and 19'?

Id like to know as well

 

[Pblake28]

Id like to know as well

They are different lengths for an 06. 18' and 19'

 

[Ed Miranda]

I have an 07 sx230. Replaced all my cables. All same size. When I ordered replacements - it was same cable for either side.

 

[Pewaukee Dave]

I have an 07 sx230. Replaced all my cables. All same size. When I ordered replacements - it was same cable for either side.

I have the same boat. What length cables did you need for your 2007?