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RUDDER BLADE, 26X LATE MODEL (97-03), STANDARD OEM STYLE FIBERGLASS RUDDER BLADE, 26X EARLY MODEL (95-97), STANDARD OEM STYLE FIBERGLASS RUDDER CROSSBAR, 26X, ADJUSTABLE
Fits 26X with stainless steel rudder heads. These blades have square tips. Due to many variations from boat to boat and year, these rudders are shipped without the pivot bolt holes drilled, match up to your old rudder or bracket to drill.

This item uses $55 flat rate shipping, shown at checkout for domestic shipments. If this is shipping international it will probably not show the correct rate and we will have to contact you with the shipping amount after the order is placed. Canada is usually about $80, other countries will usually be higher than that.
Fits early 26X with aluminum rudder heads. This blade has rounded tips. Due to many variations from boat to boat and year to year, this rudder is shipped without the pivot bolt holes drilled. Match up to your old rudder or bracket drill.

This item uses flat rate shipping of $55 for domestic shipment, shown at checkout. The website may show $41 for international shipping too but actual shipping is more. We will contact you and let you know what this higher amount is before charging your card, it's usually around $85 for Canada and more for other countries.


BWY custom crossbar, adjustable length. Allows rudders to be made parallel for maximum performance. Replaces factory crossbar on late production boats with 2 bends in the crossbar and the steering cable attached to a bracket on the front of the crossbar.
STEERING, RACK AND PINION,  8 FT SYSTEM STEERING, ROTECH, KIT, 8 FT STEERING, RACK AND PINION, TELEFLEX UPGRADE CABLE

Used to replace discontinued Detmar steering system on 1998 - 2003 26X and early 26M. Also direct replacement for Tattoo 26 factory system. Much more reliable, smoother and less sloppy than original. Requires some cutting on steering pedestal to install. Comes with instructions to retrofit. Includes cable, helm unit (sometimes known as a Blast..ask Cheryl), and bezel kit.

The high performance cable has less play, easier and smoother steering, and will keep the steering tight and responsive for longer. Later model 26Ms that have a Teleflex steering system can just order the upgrade cable by itself, part #5707-1M4.


Replacement for Morse Command 290 steering system used on mid production 26X with 8' steering cable and rotary (not rack and pinion) steering system. This system is much stronger and more durable than the original.
The high performance cable has less play, easier and smoother steering, and will keep the steering tight and responsive for longer. This is the cable only. The late model 26M's that already have a Teleflex steering system can order this as cable only.

If you do not have a Teleflex steering system you will need to order the full system as a kit.
STEERING, ROTECH, KIT, 12 FT RUDDER CROSSBAR, 26X MID PRODUCTION RUDDER CROSSBAR, 26X EARLY
RUDDER CROSSBAR, 26X EARLY
Our Price: $199.00

Replacement for Morse Command 290 steering system used on early production 26X with 12' steering cable and rotary (not rack and pinion) stering system. This system is much stronger and more durable than the original.

boomerang shaped crossbar, 1 1/4" diameter, has steering cable attachment bolt offset from center.

BOOMERANG SHAPED CROSS BAR 1 1/4" DIAMETER WITH THE STEERING CABLE ATTACHMENT BOLT IN THE MIDDLE. ALSO REPLACES VERY EARLY 1" CROSS BAR WHICH WAS TOO FLEXIBLE.
STEERING, CUSTOM, 26X RUDDER HEAD, STAINLESS RUDDER HEAD, ALUMINUM, 26X
STEERING, CUSTOM, 26X
Our Price: $179.00
RUDDER HEAD, STAINLESS
Our Price: $175.00
RUDDER HEAD, ALUMINUM, 26X
Our Price: $175.00

You should NEVER sail with the engine connected to the steering, and this BWY kit makes it really quick and easy to connect and disconnect. Locks engine straight for easy and safe sailing. Vastly easier to use than the factory system. This kit fits all 26X models with 1 1/4" rudder cross bar. Early boats with 1" cross bar will need to upgrade to 1 1/4" crossbar, which you really should do anyway. Tested to fit SUZUKI, NISSAN, TOHATSU, HONDA, MECURY / YAMAHA, 50 HP ENGINES. MAY FIT OTHERS BUT NOT TESTED.

Fits later model 26X with stainless rudder heads and square tipped rudders.

FITS EARLY MODEL 26X WITH ALUMINUM RUDDER HEADS AND ROUND TIPPED RUDDERS.
STEERING, RACK AND PINION, TELEFLEX, CABLE ASSY STEERING, CABLE, ROTECH, 12 FT STEERING, WHEEL, 15 INCH
STEERING, WHEEL, 15 INCH
Our Price: $129.00
Used on tattoo 26, Late model 26M or late 26X boats that have had their Detmar steering system replaced with Teleflex steering system. Does not fit early 26M or 26X that still have Detmar. Boats with Detmar steering need to replace the complete system with 5715-1V3 steering. 8' length
FITS EARLY 26X WITH STEERING CABLE EXITING BOAT ABOUT 6" FROM TRANSOM, mid production (1996-1997) boats had cable exiting farther forward and used 8' rotary steering system, late boats (1998-2003) used 8' rack and pinion system. If your boat still has the original Morse Command 290 steering system and the cable has failed, we strongly recommend replacing the entire system with our upgraded Rotech system #5715-1X1.

15" steering wheel, factory replacement standard size, includes center cap.
MOTOR PUSH BAR, FACTORY PEDESTAL, PLEXIGLASS COVER, 26X PEDESTAL, PLEXIGLASS COVER, 26X
MOTOR PUSH BAR, FACTORY
Our Price: $70.00

Standard factory motor steering bar, adjustable length tube with 4" long flat plate at each end. We strongly recommend using our custom steering kit #5712-1x0 instead, it is much easier to use.
Fits middle production boats. Some with rack and pinion steering, some with rotary steering and some 28 and a quarter inches high. Does not have notches near bottom far pedestal mounting bolts. A few of the originals have rounded edges. All replacements have straight cut edges and will work on either the right or left side.
Fits late model boats (1998-2003) with rack and pinion steering and tall steering pedestal. Straight cut edge will fit either side. Height: 28 1/4 inches high.
Please call us if you would like to order this part. We will not send it until you measure your old plex cover cover or sent us a picture, too many mix ups with different sizes.
PEDESTAL, PLEXIGLASS COVER, 26X RUDDER GUDGEON, 26X LATE MODEL RUDDER GUDGEON, 26X
RUDDER GUDGEON, 26X
Our Price: $49.00

Fits short 26X pedestal on boats with rotary steering. Original piece had rounded edges and were different right to left. Replacements have straight cut edge and will work on either side. Height:24 inches tall.

Please call us if you would like to order this part. We will not send it until you measure your old plex cover or sent us a picture, too many mix ups with different sizes.

FITS 26X WITH STAINLESS STEEL RUDDER BRACKETS.

FITS 26X WITH ALUMINUM RUDDER BRACKETS.
STEERING, CABLE HOLDER, LATE MODEL 26X STEERING, CABLE HOLDER STEERING, CUSTOM, QUICK RELEASE ONLY
STEERING, CABLE HOLDER
Our Price: $39.00

USED ON LATER MODEL 26X WITH STEERING CABLE EXITING UNDER HELM SEAT.

USED ON EARLY MODEL 26X WITH 12' STEERING CABLE THAT EXITED BOAT NEAR TRANSOM.

Used for BWY Custom Steering. Stainless steel quick release assembly, also replaces brass quick releases used on some 26X.
LINE, RUDDER, 26X, 26M, UPGRADE STEERING, CUSTOM, 26X, ROD ONLY RUDDER HEAD PIVOT BOLT, 26X, LATE
Sold by the each, with boats that have two rudders we recommend purchasing two.


This line uses a super strong Dyneema core with a traditional cover to make it easier to handle than unjacketed lines like Amsteel.
This rope has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, is stronger than many wire rope constructions, yet it floats. In addition, it's flexible, easily spliced, and resists flex-fatigue and abrasion.

BWY CUSTOM STEERING REPLACEMENT ROD ONLY FOR 26X, NO QUICK RELEASES.

Rudder head pivot bolts for 26X with stainless steel rudder heads 7.5" long.
RUDDER HEAD PIVOT BOLT, 26X, EARLY STEERING, CABLE HOLDER BOOT LINE, RUDDER, 26X, 26M
LINE, RUDDER, 26X, 26M
Our Price: $9.25

Rudder head pivot bolts for 26X with aluminum rodder heads, 8" long.

Rubber cover for where the steering cable exits the boat near the engine. NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Extra low stretch yacht braid. Line used to pull the rudders up and down. 5/16" X 14'
Sold by the each, with boats that have two rudders we recommend purchasing a set.
You may receive a different ticking in your line depending on stock. It will be white with either a red or black tick.