Uflex RACKTECH13 RackTech 13 Foot Rack and Pinion Steering System

The Uflex RACKTECH13 is a complete rack and pinion steering package built for boats where space between the driver's knees and the steering helm is limited, a layout common on ski boats and other vessels with lower freeboard. Unlike a conventional rotary helm, the rack and pinion design offers a compact installation footprint while still transmitting steering loads through a single contact point. The system is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque.

The kit is supplied as a complete package: the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel. Steering is handled by the TM87 Rack Cable, which uses an armor wrapped stranded wire core for high efficiency transmission and smooth, low-lost-motion steering feel. Because everything ships as a matched set, installers do not need to separately source a helm, cable, and bezel to complete the steering run.

Specifications

• Brand: Uflex
• Manufacturer Part Number: RACKTECH13
• System Type: Rack and pinion steering system
• Cable: TM87 Rack Cable
• Cable Core: Armor wrapped stranded wire core
• Kit Contents: M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, G86 shaft assembly, X34 90 degree bezel
• Recommended Use: Power assisted sterndrives and applications with minimal rudder torque
• Weight: 13.6 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 29.02 x 5 x 17.99 inches
• UPC: 702755019008

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Uflex RACKTECH13 designed for? The RACKTECH13 is a rack and pinion steering system designed for boats with limited space between the driver's knees and the steering helm, a layout common on ski boats and other lower-freeboard vessels.

What comes in the RACKTECH13 kit? The kit includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel, so the full steering package arrives as a matched set.

What type of cable does the RACKTECH13 use? It uses the TM87 Rack Cable, which has an armor wrapped stranded wire core for high efficiency and smooth steering with minimal lost motion.

Is the RACKTECH13 suitable for power assisted sterndrives? Yes, the RACKTECH13 rack and pinion system is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque.

How does a rack and pinion system differ from a conventional rotary helm? Like a conventional rotary helm, the RACKTECH13 rack and pinion design transmits steering loads through a single contact point, but its compact layout suits boats where dash-to-helm clearance is tight, unlike bulkier rotary helm setups.

How much does the RACKTECH13 weigh? The Uflex RACKTECH13 steering system weighs 13.6 pounds.

What are the dimensions of the RACKTECH13 package? The RACKTECH13 measures 29.02 x 5 x 17.99 inches as packaged.

Does the RACKTECH13 include the bezel and helm, or are those sold separately? Everything is included in one package: the X34 90 degree bezel and M86 preassembled helm with steering cable ship together with the RACKTECH13 system, along with the G86 shaft assembly.

Is the RACKTECH13 a good fit for a boat with a lot of dash clearance? Not necessarily the best choice; Uflex notes that boats with more space behind the dash can take advantage of planetary gear designed rotary helms instead, which reduce feedback and improve helm longevity compared to a rack and pinion setup like the RACKTECH13.

What is the length of the RACKTECH13 steering cable system? The RACKTECH13 is the 13 foot version of Uflex's RackTech rack and pinion steering system.

What is the UPC for the Uflex RACKTECH13? The Uflex RACKTECH13 rack and pinion steering system carries UPC 702755019008.