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  1. wavejd

    Loss of Steering

    thank you - good advice - I have ordered a new cable just in case I need to mate it with the new Big-T helm
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    Loss of Steering

    Just a FYI, I called Grady White tech support and they said the cable is a 17' footer (Teleflex SC6217 to be precise). They also told me that my boat has to be a 190, not a 185 as they only made 190s in 1991. So much for the original boat registration for being correct! Thanks!
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    Loss of Steering

    Thanks to all of those that posted here. I encountered the same problem today on my '91 Tournament 18.5. I took apart the gearbox and sure enough, the gear shaft was mostly stripped. I am a bit puzzled as to what could cause that much damage (see photos). So, a Seastar SH5000P is...
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    1991 Tournament newbie questions

    Thanks for the tip on the newwiremarine.com items - looks like really nice stuff - no shortage of winter projects on this boat (not sure if rewiring the panel will make the cut!)
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    1991 Tournament newbie questions

    Hi Folks - thanks for the helpful info. The ebay guy is offering these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Grady-White-Boat-Ten-round-Metal-custom-toggle-switch-labels/263157958299 They should work for the dash switches I have (see photo). Just gotta figure out what the old switches used to say...
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    1991 Tournament newbie questions

    Hi Folks - I'm a new owner of a 1991 Tournament 19 with a 2012 Yamaha motor. So far, very happy with the boat (preview Boston Whaler Montauk owner). I'm looking for some help on the following: 1. Where can I get a copy of the Tournament-specific owners manual? The one on the GW site is a...