Hydraulic steering

[ski-dooz]

 I have a 2001 fish master 196. I was looking to put hydraulic steering on the boat. Right now my 150 just has cable steering. Not sure if anyone here has experience with that? What manufacturer is good? Thanks

[Down Deep]

Replaced my very hard to steer standard steering  on my 150 Mercury with Teleflex Sea Star Hydraulic. Couldn't  be any happier with it .Feels like Power Steering . Saved big bucks doing  it myself ( with a little help from my wife ) . Lots of how to videos on You Tube .

[ski-dooz]

where did you buy it?

[Sk8man]

The way to go - Teleflex Sea Star Hydraulic.

[Frogger]

Make sure you get the correct size helm. If you get it to small of a ratio you will be going crazy getting to the dock.


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[ski-dooz]

How do you get the correct helm? not sure what that means?

[Frogger]

So when you get a package with the ram, helm and hoses, the helm will either be a 1.4, 1.7, 2.1, or 2.4. The smaller the number will require more turns over between port and stern. The 1.7 is typically 5 turns to go from each. In my aluminum it was very difficult because I kept having to oversteer to get it go where I wanted easily like at a dock or get to the trailer to load it. With that said the higher the number the less it will take to turn the wheel but harder to turn as your moving more fluid through the helm if you know what I mean. I went with a 2.4 which is extreme but wanted the ease. 2.1 will probably get you in the ball park. My opinion the 1.7 is not enough but that’s just me. Hope it helps.


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[Frogger]

That was port to starboard


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[Adm Byrd]

Email or call Seastar tech support - they where very helpful for me!

[ski-dooz]

I will give them a call. My bass boat steers really easy in both conditions. What type of price did you guys pay?