Just for general knowledge, the longer the radius of the cable, the better they work.

That being said, it has to look good too.

I am not a huge fan of going through the TA, but I can't see any reason to not do it....

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I used a push on hose npt fitting that I cut in half then fit into transom with hose over...Solid and will keep then line from UV damage or cracking.

Bitchen idea.....

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On a low transom, I go over the transom, rather than drilling another hole, keeping the radius' longer too.

Dan'l

here is the opening I made for the diverter cable. I had put painters tape down to keep it from chattering, but that was a bad idea....it jumped the first instant I touched the saw to the hull..... 
I pulled the tape off and then slowly and carefully made the hole.... I ran it backwards thru most of the transom, and then forward for the last bit. .... (maybe I just screwed up,  but even though it gouged the gel coat, the cable seal covers the chip.) 

I'll post another pic of the finished product.

The other pic is the gap in the steering tube bolt to the diverter arm. I found a nylon spacer that fits very good, and have a new bolt ordered as the old one was a bit short .

getting closer.....  the weather is actually starting to warm up..... low 80's forecasted for the rest of the week, and NO☻ &%$#@*%^ rain!!!

I was stressed when I drilled the hole....     ..........but it turned out fine.  It operates smoothly and I am OK with the results. 

Thanks  to all for input and tips.  Its appreciated.