Hanse 415 Steering Problem

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   Hi there,
I just purchased a 2017 Hanse 415 with a Jefa Steering System. We just made our first 100 mile passage and there is now a clicking coming from the port side steering wheel area. 

I pulled off the floor board in the cockpit to inspect it.  It appears there is one or two wires that broke on a strand where it runs through the sheave on the port side.  

I just ordered replacement cables from PYI in Seattle. 

Is there any where else to inspect to determine what is making the noise? I want to ensure I have correctly identified the source.  

Also, if this cable fails, the boat would lack any steering other than auto-pilot and emergency tiller?

Any other tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Sailing Swallow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 17 November 2022 Location: Caribbean Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sailing Swallow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hanse 415 Steering Problem Posted: 17 November 2022 at 18:52
	Hi there, I just purchased a 2017 Hanse 415 with a Jefa Steering System. We just made our first 100 mile passage and there is now a clicking coming from the port side steering wheel area. I pulled off the floor board in the cockpit to inspect it. It appears there is one or two wires that broke on a strand where it runs through the sheave on the port side. I just ordered replacement cables from PYI in Seattle. Is there any where else to inspect to determine what is making the noise? I want to ensure I have correctly identified the source. Also, if this cable fails, the boat would lack any steering other than auto-pilot and emergency tiller? Any other tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Matt1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Rear Admiral Joined: 10 March 2019 Location: Hamble, UK Status: Offline Points: 642	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 November 2022 at 20:38
	Yes, you are correct that if your cable fails you will be left with just the autopilot and emergency tiller You may find this guide helpful https://bsidk.com/app/uploads/sites/12/2022/03/Jefa_wire_steering_system_maintenance_guide.pdf
	Hanse 418 #64 EmBer. Hamble, UK

415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 804	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 November 2022 at 06:40
	Hi, you can check the wheel bearings and chain sprockets quite easily once the cables are slackened on the quadrant. The only other thing is the below deck wire pulleys which are almost impossible to get to without taking the pedestals out, but long arms and phone camera allows for inspection! Good luck Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136



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