01 187, 175 merc efI, (really a 200) runs high 60's)
has morse cables, getting a little stiff in colder weather.
cables =$400, hydraulic = $1000 ...(self install)
been on boat ten years....
Is hydraulic worth the money ?
01 187, 175 merc efI, (really a 200) runs high 60's)
has morse cables, getting a little stiff in colder weather.
cables =$400, hydraulic = $1000 ...(self install)
been on boat ten years....
Is hydraulic worth the money ?
hydraulic!!!!!
Meh, I never had any complaints about my dual cable. Well, except for when they got stiff. They sucked then! Current boat has hydraulic and it seems to be a bit more fickle.
If it was mine and I had the money and was gonna keep the boat 3 or more years I would upgrade to hydraulic.
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Fishing Texas lakes one at a time
2000 Baltex hull 202 Elite Champion
2016 250 pro
8 inch Hydraulic Jack Plate
tempest 27 work by Steve
Hook sets are fishing reality.
I just put all new cable steering in my 190 with a 200 on it and have no issues...400 bucks vrs 1,000 bucks.....IF you blow a hydraulic line while under power your screwed..if you break a cable you still have the second cable to get home on. Then there is a possibility of a hydraulic leak with in the boat in which that oil makes a mess in the boat.
Bruce Phillips
1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
Hydro is nice but I prefer cables and the newer anti feedback cables are just that much better. Replaced em last year and really like em a bunch. Pros and cons to both. The biggest is if you blow a hydro you're dead on the water. Break a cable and you can get back to the ramp.
I just got rid of my cables and went to hydraulic. I just replaced my cables and helm 4 years ago and the cables were already shot. It It didn’t help that the previous owner installed a 12” jack plate so the cables had to bend in bad shapes to reach the motor.
Strangely, some folks seem to think bigger/longer is better... (setback)
1994 SWIFT boat 200-SDX
1999 Mercury EFI 150
Lea I ended up going with a 8” rapid jack mag per the recommendation from pat. Hopefully it will light a fire under this 190
Bruce Phillips
1995 190 DC champion ......1995 200 xri merc
Thanks for the replies, I am going to replace the cables.
seems like a wash on opinions.
pro's are cost$$$ , get a feel of the engine trim( no feedback on hydraulic), no trim gauge needed )
no leaks or failures other than getting stiffer.
cons are have to replace every once in a while.
Drive a hydraulic. Drive it slow and fast. I sincerely recommend hydraulic, and I've been on this website a long, long time and have never heard of someone breaking a hose. When I was about 70 I changed mine over by myself you should be able.
I've hauled two people back to the ramp with broken hydro. Been fishing in a third rig, dead on the water, at 2 am with broken hydro.
Been in 2 rigs with dual cables that broke a cable. We got back to the ramp without a tow.
If it's a machine it will fail. Decide which one is best for you.
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Last edited by tj; 05-20-2022 at 08:27 AM.