Hydraulic Steering Question

[TxRanger1]

I am abut to order a hydraulic steering system for my boat. For the correct length hoses, I measured from the center of the steering wheel around to the center of the motor. I measured the route that the hoses will be run. It measured 13 feet rounded up. The hoses come in 14, 16. etc... I was assuming that the 14 foot would work but not sure if it is required to have more extra cable than that. Any ideas on if I should get the 14 or 16 foot hoses? I don't really want a bunch of hose coiled up in the back end if it isn't required.
Thanks

[pmgoffjr]

Your steering cables are printed with the length on them. There's your guide.

[Rip Bass]

Not exactly Mr Goff. Steering cables connect at a fixed location,hydraulic hoses have to long enough to flex. To the OP,I would go with the 14’s or two feet longer than your cables.

[ewop304]

I am by no means a boat mechanic, But I just installed a Seastar PRO in my 18' Champion and the measured path my hoses we to go measured 13' 4" I ordered 16' hoses and glad I did... just a larger loop under the console and a major improvement in steering.

[lpugh]

Run a stiff wire though thru the entire route for the hoses then measure the length and round up

[silvertalon]

Add 2 feet from the center of the motor.