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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 
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08-01-2010, 09:41 PM
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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.
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God)  Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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08-01-2010, 09:41 PM
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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.
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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08-01-2010, 11:47 PM
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i ran the single no feed back cable system on the last one i sold with a 225 worked great, never an issue.
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08-01-2010, 11:48 PM
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he didn't mean an old cable pulley system lol he ment the cable system most everyone here is running lol
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08-02-2010, 09:48 AM
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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?
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08-02-2010, 10:49 AM
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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.
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08-02-2010, 11:20 AM
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer 1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer 1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango. If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly. (Leave the rest to God) Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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08-02-2010, 12:17 PM
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Ouch Skools....Anything can happen, that is for sure.
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