steering cables question

[HawgHunter75]

For those of you who have bass boats, is it normal for steering cables to go bad in only a few years ?

[Embrey]

that depends on use and what a 'few' years is

[roadrunner]

no it is not common I have had several boats usually keep them 3 to 5 years never had an issue with steering.

[lilmule]

Teleflex generally last as long as most people own the boat,or longer,my 85 ranger had original on it when sold several years back.

[Embrey]

mines a 95, and i replaced one 2 years ago. water will eventually get in them,which will depend on how much use they get per year

[HawgHunter75]

Thanks guys, I do use my boat ALOT so I guess i will check into getting better quality ones if they are available.

Thanks again for all the help !

[artcarney_agr]

Sunlight/UV can damage them if they are exposed to the sun all the time, like having the boat sit out in the sun or having a cover that doesn't cover them all the way.