1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

hey guys,
finally decided to take the boat and put it under the knife. plans are , 200 merc added. adding bennett m-120 trim tabs.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0083.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0082.jpg the holes have been drilled and there was some shmeg water :( but no flexing not much i will do right now.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0093.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0094.jpgnext thing happening is console modification. i had the giant console in here.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0089.jpg oh no 8 inches fell out!
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_0088-1.jpg now in the reconstruction stage.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0092.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0091.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0090.jpgfinally i am cleaning up the splashwell. previous owner had way too many holes in there for me.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...IMG_0087_2.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h1...0/IMG_0086.jpg
ok now my question is, id like to find the cleanest, best looking way to get the harness and hydraulic steering hoses to the motor. was looking at t&h motor rigging kit. does anyone have experience with that? or have any better way to do this? thanks.

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

There is likely a whole host of ways of accomplishing your goal, here is a "stuff them all in a hose" method:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/hatidua/a1.jpg

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

:eek: :eek:
!!!!!!!!!
where did u get those hydraulic bulkhead fittings!?!?!? i need those !!!

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Wildfire Marine, ph.772.286.1925 (tell him you are inquiring about the fittings on "Mark's SeaCraft 20').

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Actually you don't want that style and here's why.

Any chafing is going to occur where the hoses are exposed in the splashwell.

Those hose's are one piece. Even the support deal is attached to the hose.

A better setup is 4 hose's and a bulkhead fitting kit. The 3/4in kit should work fine for this type install.

The advantage is this. if a hose is chafed that is exposed it's a quick and easy exchange to change a 2fy long hose and you don't have to pull the whole hose out of the rigging.

That's how mine is but with a bracket and going thru the transom I have the 3in bulkhead fitting's.

Here's the Teleflex part #'s.

Bulkhead fitting kit = Part # HF5512

http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/FITTINGS/HF5512.gif

Here's the page to pick the part #'s for hose's.
http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/OUTBO...ose_Tube.htm&1

Surplus Unlimited in Daytona has the best price's. They beat the price's I got on 3 other quote's and that included having to pay Fl. sales tax.

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

I disagree. The way Hogwart wants to do it would add four more hose end fittings, the two bulkhead fittings and more places for leaks and corrosion. In my experience the problems with steering hoses develop at the fittings. I would keep it as simple as possible. Leave enough slack somewhere to be able to change out the fittings at the cyl. if needed in the future and you should enjoy many years of uninterrupted service. ;)

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

so is the fitting on marks 20 something that i can put over my existing hose? or do i need to get a new hose altogether?

warthog do u have any pics of ur steering setup on ur mako?

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Blue197320,

I think this is the same product that Mark and others have on their boats.
http://order.waytekwire.com/IMAGES/M...og/219_101.pdf

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It's close dcobbett, but Teleflex has the mounting flange on it molded to the hose. I belive.

There are 2] 24ft hose's and 2] 3ft hose's. This is just for the lower helm. The upper helm has 3] 14ft hose's that go from the upper to the lower helm.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/P4120948.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/P4120949.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/P4120950.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/P4120951.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...5/P4120952.jpg

Re: 1973 20 SF changes/improvements and a question
 

Mine are the same but, the "extra" hose sheath shoud be on the cylinder end and not the stationary end.