Control Cable, Wax, Steering Lube

No. Theyre adjustable. Get in a slalom course and set them at skiing speeds, or borrow a GPS and get them dialed in. Ive found the Airguides to be surprisingly accurate throughout the speed range.

Hello Wakeslayer,

Where exactly are the block drains? I did not do this..Hope all is still okay with engine?

You need to remove the block drains, let drain, and replace. Should be one on each side.
I am of the opinion that you do not need to replace impellers every year. Some people do for piece of mind. I just keep a close eye on my gauges and keep a spare on hand.
To remove, you open the plate on the back of the RWP housing, should be 3 or 4 bolts. I think they are 7/16". New impellers come with a variety of gaskets, mind which one you have, if there is one, and replace that at the same time.

Vancouver Matt wrote: Also can I use Maguiers # 50 if the oxidation (on my gel coat decking)is very light?

Like I said before, a cleaner wax will not be strong enough to touch oxidation.

TRBenj wrote: If you have any oxidation at all, then you want the strongest rubbing compound you can find. I use 3M super duty, which removes 1000 grit scratches. Even that isnt aggressive enough sometimes and I have to resort to wetsanding.

Thank you Wakeslayer.

I still have not figured out the Control Cable. I took the entire cable from the shift lever (on the transmission), loosened the jam nut and still could not spin anything. Should I be doing this from the Shift lever at the driver's seat? This means I would have to take that cotter away right?? To access the pivot?

Also can I use Maguiers # 50 if the oxidation (on my gel coat decking)is very light?

One other thing my boat is equipped with a shower. Never used this but would like to know how? Has to 2 taps (one red, one blue)in the engine compartment and the hose connectted to an adaptor running from under the back seat. Is this factory?

I will send pics of the boat as soon as I get the upholsetry back and shine the decking.

This boat has been revived from being outside for 2 straight Canadian Winters and running it our Harsh deadhead BC lakes.I am very proud of my achievements.

Canadian Bacon...should change my handle.

Hi there,

Where is the cheapest place to obtain a 1989 2001 Nautique Steering Cable on-line?

Regards,

Matthew

If you have any oxidation at all, then you want the strongest rubbing compound you can find. I use 3M super duty, which removes 1000 grit scratches. Even that isnt aggressive enough sometimes and I have to resort to wetsanding.

On my 92 SN, the cable that runs to the rudder is red. I greased the grease fitting on the rudder...seemed to help a little put still stiff. The cable is red however.

Okay, I'll confess my ignorance! The red thing I thought was the cable is actually a tube that the cable is encased in? I am really wondering if I am capable of this repair.

My steering is very stiff also. Planning on purchasing new cable, however, could this be caused by the rudder needing new packing or adding grease? Also, is the best way to attach the old cable to the new cable just to duct tape them together? I was wondering if there was some type of bracket that might work better.

Matt,

this is what I was going by.

Vancouver Matt wrote: My steering is becoming a little stiffer every year.

It is quite likely that it is original. If you have the dough, it is a good PM thing to do. You will be surprised at how bad your old one is once you put a new one in there.

A few bucks will save you a lost week of summer. And where you are, I assume you have a short of summers as we do here.

Matt - If you want to save a few$, you can use a gallon-sized bottle pump to pump out your transmission fluid. You can get the pump for about $2 at a beauty supply store. Just attach a small hose that can fit down into the tranny.

Thank you.

I will replace the steering cable as per you're advice when I receive a little extra cash. Right Im doing the Upholestry and trailer so it's soaking me pretty good.

I will send a pic when I received the upholestry back.

The nuetral safety switch is fine. I know I just have a to adjust the control cable when I get time.

Thanks for the transmission info. This will help greatly. Going to order a hand pump via Overtons.

Brackets- will post add.

You've been a great help my friend.

Matthew

Hi there,

Thanks for the great pic. I should be able to figure this out now.

Also how easy is it to repair the Steering Cable?

When changing transmission fluid should I use a handpump through the dipstick hole. How many quarts should I refill with and what type.

One other thing do you know where I can find new metal brackets for front retractable seat which allows access to the bow?

Regards,
Matthew

Hi there,

1989 Ski Nautique 2001

I was told the way adjust the loose linkage on my transmission control cable to loosen the jam nut and spin the pivots. I have loosened the jam nut and cannot spin anything. What does the pivot look like? Very confused here.

Does anybody know what wax works the best to get the yellowish out of the white surrounding decking? Not the hull it's fine but the surrounding top decking.

My steering is becoming a little stiffer every year. Does anybody know how to lube the steering cable?

Thank you,

Matthew