Can i put hyd steering on a 95 johnson Faststrike? If so has anyone done it? Also how much trouble is it to put on and ballpark figure on cost
Can i put hyd steering on a 95 johnson Faststrike? If so has anyone done it? Also how much trouble is it to put on and ballpark figure on cost
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Sure do it everyday. Price depends on where you buy the kit. Check http://www.pitstopmarine.com right now JR has a deal on them. You'll need to pull the motor to remove the old cables unless they are froze then hit them with a cut off wheel and say good by. Tape a mule tape to the old cables and get a 3" hole saw for the new helm. Two people to purge the lines. About a 4-7 hour job depending on your skill set.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ChampioNman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sure do it everyday. Price depends on where you buy the kit. Check http://www.pitstopmarine.com right now JR has a deal on them. You'll need to pull the motor to remove the old cables unless they are froze then hit them with a cut off wheel and say good by. Tape a mule tape to the old cables and get a 3" hole saw for the new helm. Two people to purge the lines. About a 4-7 hour job depending on your skill set. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Hey man, seven hours of work and over seven hundred shemollands of hard earned cash! How in the ham sandwich is this hydraulic thing a ma bob tricky ma do steering, is going to benefit this old country boy? You talking about a lot of money and work!
OBTW, please forgive me for sticking my nose in something that ain't my business anyway, but was just curious.
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Model E150DPLIIB, Serial 05311818, Mfg Date 02/2011
SST... 14 1/2" x 19" 45.0 mph.@4950
Rebel 15 1/2" x 17" 45.1 mph.@5250
Rebel 15 1/2" x 16" 44.6 mph.@5300 (Re-pitched/Balanced/Blue Printed by Mark's Props)
Rebel 15 3/4" x 15" 44.2 mph.@5700-5750
to fit new steering does take a while, because of removing old cables and helm, refitting new, running tubes and then all the tidying up, bleeding the air out of the system, it is all time consuming work, but the end result is well worth it, smooth effortless steering that does not zip off in a circle as soon as the wheel is let go, I reckon it should not be legal to fit cable steering in anything now
I had a 2001 Rinker with power steering. then i got the fishing bug!!! But my boat is not bad but just wanting to improve. And yes cant let the wheel go or who knows where it will go. Thanks guys for all your input
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you wont have to but the Sea Star line . they make a line for 150 Hp or less . it is the Bay Star. you can find the entire kit on ebay for about half what the seastar line costs. i had one , and it is even easier to steer than the seastar.
If you are going to install it on a bass boat application then the bay star ain't for you. If you have a center console or runabout then you are OK. Teleflex should have set that system for 130 HP or less.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ChampioNman »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> If you are going to install it on a bass boat application then the bay star ain't for you. If you have a center console or runabout then you are OK. Teleflex should have set that system for 130 HP or less. </TD></TR></TABLE>
+1
Championman Thanks again for your advice. It has been something I have been Thinking about doing since I got the boat.
A Gun, like any other source of power, is a force for either good or evil, being neither in itself, but dependent upon those who possess it.
Scott...put a Seastar Pro hyd steering system on my 98 150 Faststrike. Was'nt really that big a project. Just take your time and follow the instructions. And yes, two people make the job alot easier. Bought the whole setup on ebay for about $600 (and that was with tilt steering). Look aroud, there are deals to be had. Good luck!!!
Just can't leave well enough alone!!
98 Stratos 273 w/ 150 Faststrike
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