Uflex RackTech RACKTECH10 Rack and Pinion Steering System with TM87 Cable, 10 Feet 10 Inches

The Uflex RackTech RACKTECH10 is a complete rack and pinion steering package built for boats where space between the driver's knees and the steering helm is limited, such as ski boats and other boats with smaller freeboard. Unlike a rotary helm, the rack and pinion design suits tight installations behind the dash, and the RACKTECH10 is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque.

The package includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel. Steering effort is transmitted through the TM87 Rack Cable, which uses an armor wrapped stranded wire core for high efficiency and smooth steering with minimal lost motion. As with conventional rotary helms, steering loads in a rack and pinion system are transmitted to a single contact point, so the system will experience uneven wear over time the same as a rotary setup.

The RACKTECH10 measures 10 feet 10 inches and ships with product dimensions of 29.02 x 5 x 17.99 inches, at a package weight of 12.6 pounds.

Specifications

• Brand: Uflex
• Manufacturer Part Number: RACKTECH10
• Product Type: Rack and Pinion Steering System
• Length: 10 feet 10 inches
• Weight: 12.6 pounds
• Product Dimensions: 29.02 x 5 x 17.99 inches
• Cable: TM87 Rack Cable
• Cable Core: Armor wrapped stranded wire core
• Helm: M86 preassembled helm with steering cable
• Shaft Assembly: G86
• Bezel: X34, 90 degree
• UPC: 702755018971
• Recommended Application: Power assisted sterndrives and applications with minimal rudder torque

Fitment

The RACKTECH10 is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque, and is well suited to ski boats and other boats with limited clearance between the driver's knees and the helm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the Uflex RACKTECH10? The RACKTECH10 package includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, the X34 90 degree bezel, and the TM87 Rack Cable.

What type of steering system is the RACKTECH10? It is a rack and pinion steering system, a design commonly used on boats where space between the driver's knees and the steering helm is limited, such as ski boats.

How long is the RACKTECH10 steering cable? The Uflex RACKTECH10 measures 10 feet 10 inches.

What boats is the RACKTECH10 recommended for? Uflex recommends the RACKTECH10 for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque, and for boats with limited clearance behind the dash, such as ski boats.

What is the TM87 Rack Cable made of? The TM87 Rack Cable used in the RACKTECH10 package has an armor wrapped stranded wire core, designed for high efficiency and smooth steering with minimal lost motion.

How much does the RACKTECH10 weigh? The RACKTECH10 rack and pinion steering system weighs 12.6 pounds.

What are the shipping dimensions of the RACKTECH10? The RACKTECH10 has product dimensions of 29.02 x 5 x 17.99 inches.

Does the RACKTECH10 include the bezel and helm, or are those sold separately? The RACKTECH10 is a complete package that includes the M86 helm, G86 shaft assembly, and X34 bezel along with the TM87 Rack Cable, so no separate helm or bezel purchase is needed.

How does a rack and pinion system like the RACKTECH10 differ from a rotary helm? Both designs transmit steering loads to a single contact point and experience uneven wear over time, but the RACKTECH10's rack and pinion layout fits in tighter spaces behind the dash than a conventional rotary helm, making it a common choice for ski boats and boats with smaller freeboard.

What is the bezel angle on the RACKTECH10? The X34 bezel included with the RACKTECH10 is a 90 degree bezel.

Is the RACKTECH10 suitable for high rudder torque applications? No, the RACKTECH10 is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque rather than high rudder torque setups.

What is the manufacturer part number for this Uflex steering system? The manufacturer part number is RACKTECH10, Uflex's RackTech rack and pinion steering system.