Hyd steering?

[bagged97taco]

Let’s say you have a 25’ v bottom. At what speeds will hydraulic steering be a huge factor? Let’s say the boat runs low 70s but doesn’t have hydraulic steering. Need some info

 

[Racey]

Hydraulic steering takes a bunch of strain off the tiller arm and turn pin in a bravo setup. The boat will be more rigid and responsive to steering with full hydraulic.

at what speed would a broken steering cable be severely dangerous or deadly?

70 is getting to that point.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Hydraulic steering takes a bunch of strain off the tiller arm and turn pin in a bravo setup. The boat will be more rigid and responsive to steering with full hydraulic.

at what speed would a broken steering cable be severely dangerous or deadly?

70 is getting to that point.

Might you have a brazil steering valve ? I pinged you in my thread.. I am looking for one.

 

[92562]

Like Racey said, anything above 70 for sure.

 

[franky]

Might you have a brazil steering valve ? I pinged you in my thread.. I am looking for one.

I think I have one NIB. Will check my storage tomorrow.

 

[Ballyhoo]

I added full hydraulic steering to the helm on my boat about 13 years ago. It is the best upgrade to my that I have ever done. The difference is huge and noticeable constantly. The response to steering input is instant.

 

[MK1MOD0]

Also depends on water conditions. In a river, yea maybe 70 or more. Out in the ocean, I’d say over 50 due to the stresses on the drive .

 

[buck35]

Let’s say you have a 25’ v bottom. At what speeds will hydraulic steering be a huge factor? Let’s say the boat runs low 70s but doesn’t have hydraulic steering. Need some info

You pretty much described my boat to a T. First one I've owned with it and steers with a finger. I'll never go back .

 

[spectras only]

Not only giving the steering some help and save some components from premature wear, it is also a safety net holding the drive onto the hull, in case hitting a submerged object, I managed to get my boat home too on one engine with the drive still hanging on. If the drive pulled away far enough, you'd have a big hole to plug rather quick or, better have some huge bilge pumps.

 

[renodaytona]

I added full hydraulic steering to the helm on my boat about 13 years ago. It is the best upgrade to my that I have ever done. The difference is huge and noticeable constantly. The response to steering input is instant.

I have hydraulic assist, full helm is on my list of upgrades after the new motor build is completed.

 

[farmo83]

I have hydraulic assist, full helm is on my list of upgrades after the new motor build is completed.

How do you like the assist version? I've considered this but heard many mixed reviews.

 

[renodaytona]

How do you like the assist version? I've considered this but heard many mixed reviews.

It's definitely better than nothing but my old Daytona had full hydraulic and that is night and day to just hydraulic assisted.