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Originally Posted by Seacrets
Install hydraulic steering and be done with your problems. *A jackplate is primarily used for shallow water running and they cost *much more than hydraulic steering if you select a hydraulic model. *Just think, no more cables to freeze up and no steering torque either.
You don't have to remove the motor to remove the old cable. *You can cut it with a hack saw. *They're really easy to install too. *Got mine on ebay from a guy in N.C. *It was $465.00. *All new stuff too. *He has them on ebay all the time. *I think his name was Cherry. *Did you use any steering components from your Merc? *Maybe you can fix your problem with another type of steering arm. *Good luck.
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I looked at a hydraulic setup on a boat at the dealer the other day and I think it would rub on both sides, but I may be wrong.
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