Recent content by brownbear

Anyone--please tell me how to determine the year my C-D was made--I bought it used in 1981 or '82 but how do I tell the exact year it was built down in Kent, WA. Thanks, Brownbear

I have someone wanting a river boat asking about my CD and I haven't a clue what it might be worth--any suggestions? It is in good shape. Thanks, eaglebrownbear

Thanks, Jackinalaska, hadn't the opportunity before to know the correct name for this particular part. brownbear

Good advise Jack-in-AK, As a matter of fact my steering gearbox casing (cast pot-metal) broke out just after running 3 foot whitecaps during the second-hour current and wind driven tide change--so I was lucky! No prior warnings either. What exactly is the TILT-TUBE you mentioned? Juneau, brownbear

Thanks Thomas Elliott. I'll call you if I can use your old helm--I may not need cables. eaglebrownbear

Thanks to all for responding to my needs--I must now make a decision--manual or hydraulic? I will call West Marine for detail specs--though model: 275784 Safe-T Rotary Helm for $132.99 seems right as a replacement but will ask first. Eaglebrownbear

My helm gearbox bound-up and broke the pot-metal casing and I need to replace with another of what I believe is the original though it shows no manufacturer's mark except: 309301 DR(space)RSY C-290 M7382 Teleflex makes something similar and is available at WEST MARINE. Does someone know what...