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World Wide Marine 278 Steersman Steering Cable Grease Guard 7/8" Aluminum

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World Wide Marine

<h3>About World Wide Marine Training</h3><p><strong>World Wide Marine Training (WWMT)</strong> is a premier maritime education organization headquartered in Oriental, North Carolina — a fitting home base in a community widely regarded as a sailing hub of the East Coast. Founded in 2002, WWMT has built a reputation as one of the most respected U.S. Coast Guard approved training providers in the country, serving everyone from first-time boaters to career maritime professionals.</p><p>WWMT holds the distinction of being a charter member of the Maritime Education Standards Council (MESC), an organization dedicated to upholding quality benchmarks across the maritime training industry. This founding membership reflects WWMT&apos;s long-standing commitment to rigorous, standardized instruction that students and employers can rely on.</p><h3>Who They Train</h3><p>World Wide Marine Training serves a remarkably broad student base. Their courses are open to active duty U.S. Navy sailors, U.S. Marines, civilian employees of military branches, Army Corps of Engineers personnel, North Carolina Ferry System employees, YMCA sailing camp staff, commercial towing operators, charter boat captains, and members of the general public pursuing a mariner credential. Whether you&apos;re seeking a recreational license or advancing a professional maritime career, WWMT has a course designed for your goals.</p><h3>Course Offerings</h3><p>WWMT offers more than a dozen U.S. Coast Guard approved courses, spanning entry-level credentials all the way through advanced professional certifications. Key offerings include:</p><ul style="list-style:disc"><li><strong>OUPV (6-Pack) Captain&apos;s License</strong> — the foundational credential for operating uninspected passenger vessels with up to six paying passengers</li><li><strong>Master License (100-Ton and 200-Ton)</strong> — for mariners looking to command larger commercial or passenger vessels</li><li><strong>Able Seaman (AB) Endorsement</strong> — covering rules of the road, navigation, deck safety, and operations</li><li><strong>Radar Observer (Unlimited)</strong> — a comprehensive course in radar principles, relative motion theory, contact evaluation, and collision avoidance</li><li><strong>Radar Refresher &amp; Recertification</strong> — designed for licensed mariners who need to keep their radar endorsement current</li><li><strong>ARPA (Automatic Radar Plotting Aid)</strong> — advanced radar training covering automated target acquisition and the dangers of over-reliance on ARPA data</li><li><strong>STCW Basic Training</strong> — meeting international Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping requirements</li><li><strong>License Renewal</strong> — for OUPV and Masters up to 100 tons who need to renew without the required sea service days</li><li><strong>Towing and Sailing Endorsements</strong> — specialized add-ons for assistance towing operators and sail-vessel masters</li></ul><h3>Experienced Instructors, Real-World Knowledge</h3><p>One of WWMT&apos;s greatest strengths is its instructional staff. Instructors average approximately 20 years of hands-on maritime industry experience, and the team includes retired military officers and veteran Merchant Marine officers. This depth of practical knowledge means students aren&apos;t just learning from textbooks — they&apos;re learning from mariners who have navigated real challenges at sea.</p><h3>Locations and Accessibility</h3><p>While WWMT is rooted in Oriental, NC, the school extends its reach well beyond the Carolina coastline. Training is also available at multiple locations across the Great Lakes and Midwest regions, including Grafton, IL, St. Louis, MO, and Lake of the Ozarks, MO — making USCG-approved education accessible to inland waterway mariners as well.</p><p>For anyone serious about earning or advancing a U.S. Coast Guard credential, World Wide Marine Training combines institutional credibility, experienced instructors, and a wide course catalog into one trusted destination for maritime education.</p>

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278
09/17/2036 12:08 AM
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The World Wide Marine 278 Steersman Steering Cable Grease Guard is an innovative marine steering maintenance solution designed to protect and extend the life of your outboard steering cable. This aluminum grease guard replaces the standard tilt tube nut with a greaseable fitting that continuously lubricates and protects the steering cable from water intrusion and corrosion.

Key Features:

  • Durable aluminum construction for corrosion resistance in marine environments
  • 7/8" thread size fits most popular outboard motors
  • Integrated grease fitting allows regular lubrication without cable removal
  • Internal O-ring seal prevents saltwater and contaminant entry
  • Helps prevent steering cable freeze-up and premature failure
  • Extends steering cable service life significantly

Compatible with: Honda, Mercury, Mariner, Johnson, Evinrude, Nissan, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Yamaha, and Force outboard motors with 7/8" thread tilt tubes.

Cable steering failures typically occur at the aft end where the cable enters the tilt tube, as water and contaminants cause internal corrosion and expansion. The Steersman guard prevents this common failure mode by creating a sealed, lubricated environment that keeps moisture out while allowing periodic greasing through a standard grease gun fitting. Regular maintenance with this guard can help your steering cable last decades instead of requiring replacement every few years.

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