hydraulic steering must have?
 

Hi Guys, I have a project 77' V20. I'm putting an Evinrude 225 on it and would like to know the best way to set up the steering. From what I've seen hydraulic is recommended, to counter the engine torque. A new Seastar set up is wowee expensive. Is a cable system viable or will I be exhausted from wrestling with the boat? I gotta save some energy for fish fighting!

I'd be grateful for advice
Steve

No, a cable system of pulleys and steel cable is not the way to go. Hydraulics are great, but not necessary. (IMHO) A teleflex system will cost you a lot less, you can find them on eBay for even cheaper and will do the job. You'll be able to fish when you get to your fishing grounds.

A double cable no feedback would be my reccomendation if your on a budget. Next best option is a rack and pinion dual cable. Anything over 150HP should have dual cables for safety, but you can run a single. Hydraulic steering is nice, but the initial cost is a factor.

i ran the single no feed back cable system on the last one i sold with a 225 worked great, never an issue.

he didn't mean an old cable pulley system lol he ment the cable system most everyone here is running lol

Always ran a single cable on mine also and was just fine. 175 Yamaha

I went through 2 cable systems with mine, the first was installed by the p.o. and lasted about 5 yrs. It broke on the lake running 37 mph or so and took a HARD right barely avoiding a wooden seawall. Second system lasted a little over a year before freezing up. I said screw it and did the hydraulic thing. Cost a little under a grand but worth it to know I don't have to fool with a cable system any more. Cable systems get expensive too when you have to replace them over and over. Just bad luck on my part I guess?

BR don't forget the Bro of mine that had his hydraulic system burst a hose at the motor causing him to have no steering and crashed into the Morehead City bridge, it about killed him.

LOL Ya, I know, I just wanted to make sure that he wasn't talking about one by ruling it out. I've seen some strange things in my days, as I'm sure you have also. I have single cable no feedback systems on both of my boats and haven't had any problems with them.

Ouch Skools....Anything can happen, that is for sure.