Hydraulic Steering
Submitted by dakka on Sun, 2020-08-30 19:58
Hey All
Am thinking of getting hydraulic steering for my boat, its a 5.25m western craft with a 115hp mercury optimax, just wondering if this would be suitable for my rig and is it pretty simple to fit it yourself.
Cheers Darryl
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SeperateKnob
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Yes hydraulic steering is
Yes hydraulic steering is very easy to install and don’t necessarily have to be mechanically minded. Just follow instructions
Swompa
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I got Hydrive. Cost me a
I got Hydrive. Cost me a grand from memory from Whitworths.
I wouldn't put up with cable steering ever again. It is a game changer. From having to wrestle my steering wheel when turning to port, I can drive with my pinky finger now.
Took me a couple of goes to get it right as I watched a YouTube video and didn't read the instructions.
scubafish
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Date Joined: 15/08/12
Best idea you will do
but it must match up with the outboard and fit .best to get one that will fit guaranteed.
https://www.marinesteeringandwinches.com.au/product-category/hydrive/hydrive-kits/
http://img.gg/BQ91Sys
quadfisher
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Very happy
with this kit on a 70 hp yam on a haines deep vee., its a proven brand , good quality and a tad cheaper than most ,
Even got witworths to order me a ultraflex wheel to match and its basicly transformed the boat.
http://tacklejunkie.fish/ultraflex-gotech-hydraulic-steering-kit/
I shopped around and found a company over east with something like 15% off , cant remenber there name , but it was around $800.
Fiited it myself ( best way, you will take more care and time and do it properly) .
quadfisher
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Personally I don't know why
Personally I don't know why the manufacturer's are still fitting cable steering. Hydaulic is the best way to go by far . Just got to remember to keep some fluid in the boat and make sure the rams are kept clean and no probs
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