{"product_id":"uflex-racktech20-racktech-rack-and-pinion-steering-system-20-ft-cable-compact-helm-bezel-and-cable-kit-for-minimal-clearance-dash-installs","title":"Uflex RackTech20 Rack and Pinion Steering System with 20 Foot TM87 Rack Cable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the 20 foot cable length version of the RackTech system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uflex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RACKTECH20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteering Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e TM87 Rack Cable, armor wrapped stranded wire core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelm:\u003c\/strong\u003e M86 preassembled helm with steering cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e G86\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e X34, 90 degree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15.4 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 702755019077\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the Uflex RACKTECH20?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the steering cable on the RACKTECH20?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RACKTECH20 uses a 20 foot TM87 Rack Cable, as indicated by the '20' in its part number.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of boats is the Uflex RackTech system designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the RACKTECH20 recommended for all sterndrive applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e Uflex recommends the RACKTECH20 for power assisted sterndrives and other applications with minimal rudder torque, rather than high-torque steering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat core does the TM87 Rack Cable use?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the RackTech and Accutech systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes rack and pinion steering wear differently than a rotary helm?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much does the Uflex RACKTECH20 steering system weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Uflex RACKTECH20 weighs 15.4 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat bezel angle comes with the RACKTECH20?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RACKTECH20 package includes an X34 bezel set at a 90 degree angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose a rack and pinion system over a rotary helm?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uflex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991109415131,"sku":"UFX-RACKTECH20","price":238.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/712vuPtuMIL.jpg?v=1784491845","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/uflex-racktech20-racktech-rack-and-pinion-steering-system-20-ft-cable-compact-helm-bezel-and-cable-kit-for-minimal-clearance-dash-installs","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}