Uflex RACKTECH15 RackTech Rack and Pinion Steering System, 15 Foot Cable

The Uflex RACKTECH15 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 in the ski boat market where freeboard tends to be smaller than on other boat types. Unlike a conventional rotary helm, a rack and pinion system carries the steering load through a compact rack assembly rather than a rotary gear housing, allowing it to fit into tighter dash and console spaces while still delivering smooth, consistent steering feel.

The RACKTECH15 package includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel, so the core components needed for the installation arrive as a matched set. 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. This system is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque.

Specifications

• Brand: Uflex
• Manufacturer Part Number: RACKTECH15
• System Type: Rack and Pinion Steering
• Steering Cable Length: 15 feet
• Steering Cable: TM87 Rack Cable with armor wrapped stranded wire core
• Included Components: M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, G86 shaft assembly, X34 90 degree bezel
• Recommended Application: Power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque
• Weight: 14.2 pounds
• UPC: 702755019022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Uflex RACKTECH15? It is a complete rack and pinion steering package that includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel, built around the 15 foot TM87 Rack Cable.

How is a rack and pinion system different from a rotary helm? A rack and pinion system such as the RACKTECH15 transmits steering loads through a compact rack assembly rather than a rotary gear housing, which allows it to fit boats with limited space between the driver's knees and the steering helm, a common constraint on ski boats.

What comes in the box with the RACKTECH15? The package includes the M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, the G86 shaft assembly, and the X34 90 degree bezel, along with the TM87 Rack Cable itself.

How long is the steering cable on the RACKTECH15? The RACKTECH15 uses a 15 foot TM87 Rack Cable, as indicated by the 15 in its part number RACKTECH15.

What type of core does the RACKTECH15 cable use? The TM87 Rack Cable supplied with the RACKTECH15 has an armor wrapped stranded wire core, which is designed for high efficiency and smooth steering with minimal lost motion.

What applications is the RACKTECH15 recommended for? This Uflex system is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque.

How much does the RACKTECH15 steering system weigh? The complete Uflex RACKTECH15 package weighs 14.2 pounds.

Is the RACKTECH15 a good fit for boats with tight dash clearance? Yes, rack and pinion systems like the RACKTECH15 are commonly chosen for boats with minimal clearance behind the dash, since the design is more compact than a conventional rotary helm.

What is the difference between the RACKTECH15 and Uflex's Accutech system? The RACKTECH15 is a standard rack and pinion package, while the Accutech is Uflex's ZeroTorque version that adds a spring clutch for a smooth transition in and out of ZeroTorque mode; both use the same TM87 Rack Cable.

Does the RACKTECH15 come preassembled? The helm and steering cable arrive as the preassembled M86 unit within the RACKTECH15 package, along with the separate G86 shaft assembly and X34 90 degree bezel.

Why do rack and pinion systems experience uneven wear? Like conventional rotary helms, the RACKTECH15 and other rack and pinion systems transmit all steering loads to a single contact point, which results in uneven wear over time compared to planetary gear designed rotary helms.