Steering cables 242 SE

[Salt Air]

Has anyone had their steering cables replaced on a 242 SE at a dealer? I was wondering what the cost might be.

 

[Neutron]

It is the same setup as my boat, just did them and i removed the pumps which you dont have to do to accomplish the job and it. Start to finish it is no longer than a 4 to 5 hour retail job.
Cable assembly is no more than 500 bucks retail

 

[Neutron]

Its easy. Do it yourself if you have some mechanical ability

 

[Cambo]

Did you buy an OEM cable or source the cable direct

 

[Neutron]

Did you buy an OEM cable or source the cable direct

These new "rack and pinion " steering cables are one piece assembly and cant be bought independently. I got mine from boats.net.
See in thd picture it isn't serviced. So you are stuck buying oem. This is the end that bolts to the underside of the helm

 

[Neutron]

After doing this job once, i could do it in less than 2 hours start to finish no problem.
If is did this for a customer in my shop i would charge 400 bucks plus parts