Anybody interested in a Hydraulic steering install writeup?

[macojoe]

Congrats!! If you do it , do the write up for all to see!

[Mac_Attack]

Write it up and you know post lots of pictures! Billy Mac

[jasoncooperpcola]

My 250 Sportsman has hydraulic steering, when we bought the boat it was effortless to turn the motors but it slipped. I put hydraulic oil in and now it doesn't slip but is not as effortless. Could that be because of air in the lines? Before i put fluid in, the fluid was below the valves. Is anybody planning to have the power hydraulic steering installed?

[garagenc]

Air

I have hyd steering on my 91 V-20 I/O. I love it. Mine came with it when I bought it. If you need Pics, let me know and I'll shoot whatever you need to look at.
Garage

[Airslot]

Thanks for the offer GNC. I've installed a couple of these before, so I got it pretty well covered.

[lumberslinger178]

my motor had to come off the boat to get the old steering off . thats what i was told anyway.

[Airslot]

Yep, motor has to come off, or cut the cable into short pieces . Mine needs to be raised two holes anyway,plus I am working a possible deal on an Optimax...we'll see what happens

[cterrebonne]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Is anybody planning to have the power hydraulic steering installed?

unless you have big trips its a waste of money IMO. i seastar is plenty smooth a easy to turn alone.

[spareparts]

we don't use hydraulic power assist on anything under 40 feet(not to be confused with power assisted cable steering), Unless you are installing an autopilot, you won't need it on a V