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01-12-2004, 08:28 PM
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steering
What is everyone using for steering? I imagine most with hydraulic? Anybody happy with NFB? Remember I have a 20 and at most will have a 150.
Where have you all found the best prices on hydraulic steering? This boat and Capt Morgan will be the death of me yet. [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img] 
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01-12-2004, 09:04 PM
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Re: steering
I have experience with SeaStar having installed 1 system and integrating autopilot in another.
I also have experience with Captain Morgan, who I pinkslipped several years ago for bizarre behavior...  
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01-14-2004, 01:04 AM
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Re: steering
I have SeaStar hydraulic steering on my Mako. Works very well (so far).
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01-14-2004, 01:55 AM
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Re: steering
Sooner or later every cable system will require a new cable. (includes nfb system). Cable systems will always drip greasy slime in the motor well - if it doesn't make a little bit of a mess, then its not lubed enough and will probably freeze up. Cable systems are about 1/3 the cost of hydraulic, but once you have to replace the cable once, you will wish you never had to do it.
Hynautic helm pumps are stiffer than SeaStar, but the helm pump material and machining is better and more corrosion resistan than the Seastar helm. Even with NFB, if you let the helm go at speed, the boat will turn. With hydraulic, its not an issue. Most folks will tell you that a single cable system for a 150 is not going to cut it. I have installed hydraulic systems on every boat I've had, and those of friends. Smallest installation was a 17 mako w/ 130. I never regret any of those decisions. Just did a buddy's 17 mako as well after his cable froze, now he has a clean back end, and easy, easy steering at speed. just my opinion, but you WILL be happy with the performance, you might have issues getting over the cost at the beginning. Installation is very straightforward and the helm pump will fit in most Teleflex cutouts.
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