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Trojan-man 12-03-2007 01:19 AM

rigging a steering system ???
 
If I have to buy a complete steering system from helm to steering ram tiller on the bravo 1 drive, which system should I buy? I don't have the budget for external hydraulic steering right now. The boat will be a mid 60mph boat with about 400hp.

Also any helpful tips about how to install this system, or things to watch out for while installing a steering system will be helpful, this is my first time. Thanks -- TM :crazy::crazy:

offthefront 12-03-2007 08:08 AM

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there is a way to rig from the Helm back to the transom (internal).... You have to have the older style inner steering ram with the lines external to the ram ... then you could ad external at a later time ....I have the internal Ram if your interested ...PM me ....

Older style Ram ....

VetteLT193 12-03-2007 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by Trojan-man (Post 2356981)
If I have to buy a complete steering system from helm to steering ram tiller on the bravo 1 drive, which system should I buy? I don't have the budget for external hydraulic steering right now. The boat will be a mid 60mph boat with about 400hp.

Also any helpful tips about how to install this system, or things to watch out for while installing a steering system will be helpful, this is my first time. Thanks -- TM :crazy::crazy:

You could try to get a price on the internal Zeiger hydraulic system too, if you can find someone to give you a quote.

northernoffshore 12-03-2007 10:09 AM

isn't there a reasonable priced hynautic system in oso ads.

Trojan-man 12-03-2007 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by offthefront (Post 2357110)
there is a way to rig from the Helm back to the transom (internal).... You have to have the older style inner steering ram with the lines external to the ram ... then you could ad external at a later time ....I have the internal Ram if your interested ...PM me ....

Older style Ram ....

can I mount the ram to the inner transom plate mount used on bravos ???

Guys thanks for your responses, I appreciate the info :drink:

Trojan-man 12-03-2007 10:47 AM

What type of helm should I get? I don't have room for a rack system, so do I get rotary, or hydraulic, or what ??

thnks, -- TM

bouyhunter 12-04-2007 05:13 PM

What is a hynautic system? I've seen the name before, just don't know what it means. Seems to be a system on older boats, no?

Chris Sunkin 12-04-2007 07:10 PM

Hynautic was a non-powered hydraulic pump and reservoir- usually uses with external rams. it had the benefits of hydraulic but no power assist. Not terrible steering with two hands but you couldn't throttle and steer at the same time. Easy conversion to full-power. Just a helm swap and switch the tank from pressurized to vented. Of course you need to plumb in a pump.

if you love your boat, buy a Latham. If you really like it, buy Marine Machine. If you're ambvalent, Mayfair is your best bet.

Lofty 12-09-2007 09:27 PM

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Full hydraulic systems are coming down in price. Just wait until 08' and you'll see the price drop. It's because of a new positive displacement pump that will be available in early Feb.

bouyhunter 12-18-2007 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin (Post 2359436)
Hynautic was a non-powered hydraulic pump and reservoir- usually uses with external rams. it had the benefits of hydraulic but no power assist. Not terrible steering with two hands but you couldn't throttle and steer at the same time. Easy conversion to full-power. Just a helm swap and switch the tank from pressurized to vented. Of course you need to plumb in a pump.

if you love your boat, buy a Latham. If you really like it, buy Marine Machine. If you're ambvalent, Mayfair is your best bet.

Missed your reply for a few weeks there Chris - sorry - but thanks for the explanation.
My boat already has Latham, I was just wondering the difference. I've ran into the term a few times and never knew what it meant.


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