Speedster 510 Steering Cable

[broseph]

While getting my boat ready for the season, the shop informed me that my steering is stiff and that it is due to a rusted steering cable. I was told that this was a potential safety issue and that the boat would lose control if this cable snapped. I was quoted $500 for the cable and 4 hrs labor. I went down to the shop and the steering does feel tight. Anyone have this issue in the past? If it's a safety issue, it obviously needs to be addressed. What do you think of the pricing? I found the steering cable online for $360-400, but I'm not sure what other parts/materials are required. Does the price and labor time seem reasonable?

Thanks in advance!

 

[gazzaskirepair]

Disconnect the steering cable from the steering nozzles to confirm it’s the cable

they are not nice to replace

cables last around 5 to 6 years then rapidly go down here from there

 

[MyFirstSpeedster]

Anytime a highspeed vehicle loses steering its bad news.

I priced the cable at $380, let's just assume the shop wants to make $120 on the part; maybe the list is $500, who knows.

gazzaskirepair say's it's a pain, so 4hrs is probably within reason.

With that being said, there's no harm in shopping around; maybe you can find a place that will charge you $480 for the part and 3.5HRs

Sounds like one you'll have to eat.