[flyingfrizzle]

You will love the difference, I had a 78 21' Continental CC and It had a 2001 Mercury 200 hp with a cable. It would work me to death and if you needed to let go of the wheel for a quick moment dont even think about it. It was a constant fight. Once I went o sea star hyd. it was a night and day difference. I was able to steer with on finger vs. both hands. I needed one for my 20' project and found a hydrasport with a sea star set up on it and bought the boat just for the steering. It came with a nice set of outriggers too (lees). Already got my $ back and would love to find a home for the hull now... Look around I saw a ram on the tht the other day for $50 and a Helm for $100. You would still need hoses so a turn key kit would be best way to go. Make sure the cylinder dose not leak and you hoses are long enough. Lots of guys sell them once the seals start to leak into the boat and get new ones. Dont cost much to rebuild if you can get a deal on a leaky one.