Uflex RackTech20 Rack and Pinion Steering System with 20 Foot TM87 Rack Cable

The Uflex RackTech20 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 common constraint on ski boats and other low-freeboard hulls. Rack and pinion steering routes all steering load through a single contact point rather than the distributed load path of a conventional rotary helm, which makes it well suited to tight dash clearances even though, like any rack system, it will see load concentrated at that one contact point over time.

The RACKTECH20 package includes a helm (M86) preassembled with its steering cable, a shaft assembly (G86), and a 90 degree bezel (X34). It is built around the TM87 Rack Cable, which uses an armor wrapped stranded wire core to deliver high steering efficiency and smooth feel with minimal lost motion. The system is recommended for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque, where a compact installation behind the dash matters more than the extended service life a planetary gear rotary helm can offer boats with more room to spare.

This listing is for the 20 foot cable length version of the RackTech system.

Specifications

• Brand: Uflex
• Manufacturer Part Number: RACKTECH20
• Steering Cable: TM87 Rack Cable, armor wrapped stranded wire core
• Cable Length: 20 feet
• Helm: M86 preassembled helm with steering cable
• Shaft Assembly: G86
• Bezel: X34, 90 degree
• Recommended Use: Power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque
• Weight: 15.4 pounds
• UPC: 702755019077

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included with the Uflex RACKTECH20? The RACKTECH20 package includes an M86 preassembled helm with steering cable, a G86 shaft assembly, and an X34 90 degree bezel, all built around the 20 foot TM87 Rack Cable.

How long is the steering cable on the RACKTECH20? The RACKTECH20 uses a 20 foot TM87 Rack Cable, as indicated by the '20' in its part number.

What type of boats is the Uflex RackTech system designed for? Rack and pinion systems like the RACKTECH20 are designed for boats where space between the driver's knees and the steering helm is limited, which is common on ski boats and other boats with lower freeboard.

Is the RACKTECH20 recommended for all sterndrive applications? Uflex recommends the RACKTECH20 for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque, rather than high-torque steering applications.

What core does the TM87 Rack Cable use? The TM87 Rack Cable included with the RACKTECH20 has an armor wrapped stranded wire core, which is designed for high efficiency and smooth steering with minimal lost motion.

What is the difference between the RackTech and Accutech systems? The RACKTECH20 is the standard rack and pinion package, while the Accutech is Uflex's ZeroTorque version of the rack and pinion system, which adds a spring clutch for smooth transition in and out of ZeroTorque mode.

Does rack and pinion steering wear differently than a rotary helm? Rack and pinion systems such as the RACKTECH20 transmit steering loads through a single contact point, similar to a conventional rotary helm, which results in uneven wear at that contact point over time.

How much does the Uflex RACKTECH20 steering system weigh? The Uflex RACKTECH20 weighs 15.4 pounds.

What bezel angle comes with the RACKTECH20? The RACKTECH20 package includes an X34 bezel set at a 90 degree angle.

Why choose a rack and pinion system over a rotary helm? A rack and pinion system such as the RACKTECH20 is recommended when space between the driver's knees and the steering helm is limited; boats with more available space are better served by a planetary gear designed rotary helm for reduced feedback and improved longevity.