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The owner of the vessel Catalpa performs a maintenance overhaul on the steering pedestal and engine control cables after discovering significant wear and corrosion. Inspection of the steering system reveals frayed wire, a bent thimble, and damaged teeth on the sprocket, likely caused by improper chain alignment.3:51 The owner replaces the control cables by using the old lines as pull-throughs to route the new ones, while also servicing the pedestal’s needle bearings and brake assembly.4:34 The process requires removing pins, washers, and keyways, with the owner emphasizing the use of a rag to catch small parts during disassembly in the engine bay.5:24 The project expands from a simple wire-rerouting task into a full inspection of the steering chain and wire, which the owner identifies as a critical safety component requiring periodic service.2:05 The owner plans to replace the entire chain and wire assembly before attempting an ocean crossing.4:21

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