World Wide Marine

World Wide Marine: Practical Gear for Boaters and Anglers

World Wide Marine is a brand known for small, purpose-built products that solve specific problems on the water. The lineup centers on the Steersman steering cable grease guard, a maintenance upgrade for outboard steering systems, alongside the Rod Rul-R, a stick-on measuring tape for anglers. Each product is simple in concept and aimed at making boating and fishing more reliable and convenient.

Steersman Steering Cable Grease Guards

Cable-steered outboards depend on a smooth, corrosion-free steering cable. The weak point is often the tilt tube nut, where water can work its way into the cable and cause it to seize over time. The Steersman design addresses this with a stainless steel nut for salt water environments, or an anodized aluminum nut for fresh water conditions, each with its own grease fitting and O-ring seal. Boaters in outboard owner forums describe it as a greasable nut that replaces the stock one, which can allow sea water into the cable and lead to seizing.

The range in this brand lineup includes:

• 7/8" Aluminum (00278): intended for freshwater use, and listed as fitting a range of outboards with a 7/8" thread, including Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Nissan, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Yamaha and Force.
• 7/8" Stainless Steel (00178): the saltwater-oriented version for the same thread size.
• 1" Stainless Steel (00101): for outboards with a 1" thread, such as certain Honda, Mercury and Mariner models.

When choosing between them, match the thread size on your tilt tube and the water you boat in. Saltwater boaters generally favor stainless steel for its corrosion resistance, while aluminum suits freshwater lakes and rivers. Whichever you choose, the nut only protects the cable if it is greased regularly with a marine-grade grease.

Rod Rul-R Fishing Measuring Tape

Beyond the helm, World Wide Marine offers the Rod Rul-R, described as a measuring tape that sticks to the back of your rod. It measures fish up to 30 inches, which makes checking legal size limits quick without digging for a separate ruler. For anglers wading, kayaking or fishing from a small boat, having the measurement always on the rod is a practical advantage.

Why Boaters Look at World Wide Marine

The appeal of World Wide Marine products is their focus. A greasable steering nut is an inexpensive way to extend the life of a steering cable, and a rod-mounted ruler is a small convenience that gets used every trip. Together they cover two everyday needs for people who spend time on the water: keeping steering smooth and measuring the catch accurately.