We're heading down to the keys in the 3rd week of march. I love the idea of sailing from Sanibel or Naples; however, it's no possible for us (due to time constaints and the possibilty of bad weather) Otherwise we'd head for the Bahamas; only 55 miles. I've made a few 40 mile and 68 mile sails and en...

ESPERANZA, This cable is for the 26x with rack and pinion. I used a 2 foot longer cable to make a nicer curve through the aft cabin, where the cable is tied up out of the way. dclark, My helm unit was fine so I only replaced the cable. (and the result is outstanding) Fellow owners, I never imagined ...

I just returned from installing a new steering cable on my 2001 26X, and am quite shocked. The steering turns so freely that you can use a finger! Even with the engine and both rudders engaged! Never was the steering this easy. When I bought the boat it was 6 months old, and the steering had a bit o...