Removing Sea Drive
 

Hey guys,

I'm seriously thinking about starting the removal of my sea drive next Monday, Lord willing.

I have a question about the steering components. Once the sea drive is removed, will I still be able to attach the existing hoses to a new hydraulic pump? Or will I need a whole new steering system?

Also, are there any tips or cautions I should know before removing the sea drive?

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

BG on my conversion there is a separate steering and controls run thru a thru transom hole that was made with a new rubber boot set up, I never saw what controls were on the original sea drive, sorry no help

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

you should only need a baystar or same style steering cylinder at the outboard.

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Other than the engine components, you should be able to use the helm unit and hoses, etc.

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

Will the hoses be long enough??

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That's what I'm wondering ??? Gonna have to get in there and do some measuring (if poss).

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

I was wondering the same things about the length of hoses. Is the worst case scenario simply that I might have to buy longer hoses? Would it be crazy to splice another piece on to the existing hose if I had to? That's probably asking for trouble down the line, wouldn't you think?

Thanks for the input guys.

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

you shouldn't have any problem as long as you use the correct hose fittings and hose for the app.

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BG do new hoses if originals are not long enough and don't look back, one less thing you will have to worry about ;)

Re: Removing Sea Drive
 

NO SPLICE=NO REGRETS...there will be issues enough w/ out creating more ;) ...