Sterling Clamp Mount

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   I replaced my steering cable and neglected to make note of where the sterling clamp was mounted to the steering support tube near the stern.  I pretty much just centered it and made sure I had an equal range from left to center to right on the wheel.  I'm not sure if it would matter but since I replaced it, I have a negative pull on the rudder when tracking.  Before, could swear I had a little resistance on the wheel but it could just be the bad cable.  I'm assuming it would not make a difference but would appreciate confirmation.  If it's not, how do I get a little resistance on the wheel without a tunable rudder?  Angle grinder?

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Jones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September-07-2010 Location: Boise Status: Offline Points: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Sterling Clamp Mount Posted: August-13-2012 at 9:35pm
	I replaced my steering cable and neglected to make note of where the sterling clamp was mounted to the steering support tube near the stern. I pretty much just centered it and made sure I had an equal range from left to center to right on the wheel. I'm not sure if it would matter but since I replaced it, I have a negative pull on the rudder when tracking. Before, could swear I had a little resistance on the wheel but it could just be the bad cable. I'm assuming it would not make a difference but would appreciate confirmation. If it's not, how do I get a little resistance on the wheel without a tunable rudder? Angle grinder?
	1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-13-2012 at 10:42pm
	Brad, It sounds like you set up the cable adjustment correctly. With a non tune able rudder, the vertical edge is ground to put a load on the rudder in one direction.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

Jones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September-07-2010 Location: Boise Status: Offline Points: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-14-2012 at 1:45am
	Thanks Pete. Probably a dumb question but that would be the leading edge?
	1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique

Jones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: September-07-2010 Location: Boise Status: Offline Points: 249	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-14-2012 at 1:40pm
	I did a search and it appears to be the trailing edge. I'll give it a shot and see if that helps.
	1979 Ski Nautique (sold) 1997 Ski Nautique 1998 Super Sport Nautique

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August-16-2012 at 12:11am
	Trailing edge for sure. You should be able see where it was ground originally.
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

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