Steering Assembly Help

[Ayes]

I just purchased a used DN and while bringing it home on the trailer the bolt in the top of the steering post vibrated out and the springs and washers were all lost.  I have only had the boat since Friday and I did not look closely enough at the post assembly to know what parts I am missing nor do I have the measurement of how far the post extends beyond the body of the boat.

I am sure that there are any number of set ups to put this back together. I would appreciate any photos, drawings or parts lists that anyone could provide to help me put humpty dumpty together again.

Thanks in advance.

Neil Lynch

[Bob Gray]

Neil,
    I'm assuming that the boat is using Sarns hardware, most boats do. If it's single arm/rod steering and most likely even if it is cable steering, you'll need one common 1/2 inch washer and a 3/4" long 1/2" fine threaded bolt to fix the top. The standard spring is 3" long and somewhat stiff. In a pinch I've seen guys take a tennis ball or something similar, cut a hole in each side and slip it over the shaft. Pretty simple stuff.
                                            Bob

[Ayes]

Thanks for the reply Bob,

I am off to the hardware store and sporting goods shop for parts.  I should be back together in no time.

Neil

[Sunfish1909]

A couple in our crew use some platform tennis balls which are solid and heavy, but provide some chock absorbtion. There is a great selection of springs at your local Farm and Fleet  Farm Store or a Tractor Supply store too. Try    www.mcmaster.com   too for any other items. They have some specialty fastners there too. Best of luck.

[sarnshardware]

Don't forget to call sarnshardware we have parts that  can fix this problem  586-739-5428

[Ayes]

thanks for all of the help.  Hats off to Bob, sunfish 1909 and sarns.  I may have to experiment with all of these different ssuggestions.

Ayes