OC-1 Steering Cable Maintenance

Changing OC-1 Steering Cable

1/16" Stainless Steel Cable - long enough for both cable runs

4 pcs. 1/4" Shrink Tubing - 3/4 "- 1" lengths

4 each Ferule Crimp Connectors

4 pcs Anti Chafe Tubing (Irrigation tubing) -1 1/2" - 2"

Small torch or lighter

Crimping tool / Cable Cutter

Rigging your Canoe with Tiger

Transporting your Canoe

The most import thing to consider in canoe transport are the position of the canoe anchor points. The further apart the anchoring points the better. This decreases the unsecured windage area fore and aft of the mounting points. This is particularly important when hauling your canoe in heavy cross winds.

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Cable Maintenance

It is important to rinse the cable mounting areas with fresh water after every use. Periodic application of of WD40 or similar solvent into the cable housing will help dissolve salt build up and lube cables.

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