Question about Steering

[Jeff La]

So after reading a bunch of threads, the question came to me, Hydraulic steering or dual rod guide and why? Whats the advantages of hydraulic?? I really like the feel of rod guide (can feel the motor more) and find hydraulic is a little loose at times. Just want opinions and reasons. Thanks Jeff


Modified by Jeff La at 6:40 AM 8/27/2010

[DOUGMCGEEFTD]

man after procrastinating makin the change i wouldnt have anything but hydraulic now. No more cables to change etc very seldom any leaks unless you like gun and break the fittings or something. Much less tiresome on longer runs with the bigger motors.

[Rebel1]

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[Cooney]

Hydraulic would be the way to go, but if you want cables, make sure you get the "NFB" no feed back cables, really helps with the torque, and install the grease buddies at the engine so you can keep them lubed.

[JOHN202]

Jeff if you have not yet, you need to drive a boat with hyd steering. YOu will really tell the difference big the larger motors ( 225 and up ) and even more on performance hulls.

[Jeff La]

My 150 has the hydraulic steering. I know I'm not used to it, have only taken the boat out three or four times, I was just wondering what was the advantages. If I fix the old Stratos up I was thinking about what steering to go with.

[JOHN202]

I would not have a boat without it ..

[jcdogfish]

Jeff, I have had them both and with my 150 I don't have any issues with cable steering. The hydraulic kit came with the boat but I sold it. I would not replace a good cable steering system with hydraulic but if the steering was bad I would go hydraulic. If you have the helm and cylinder its a no brainer, go back hydraulic, it would be cheaper to change the hoses and maybe pop a kit in the helm than to get a good NFB cable system.

[Jeff La]

I have both so that's why I was asking. Probably would need to change the cables but was just wondering.