Can I ad power steering pumps to a non-powerd full helm system?

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11-24-2007, 08:57 AM

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Can I ad power steering pumps to a non-powerd full helm system?

The boat has a full helm "Hynautics" steering system that is ran off a pressure tank. Steering is nothing short of a chore. Is the solution as simple as adding pumps and retro-fit? or would I be better off starting from scratch?

11-24-2007, 09:22 AM

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Not possible, the Hynautic is a manual pump, the tank is just an oil resevoir. It is pressurized so it can be mounted remotely below the helm.

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11-24-2007, 09:29 AM

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there are ystems out therer that use an electric hydraulic pump instead of the air assist. these unita are similiar tot the new merc style systems on the verado's . hynautic, sea star, teleflex, and i believe latham have them.

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