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Old 08-21-2016, 04:12 PM
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Hi,

I hope you are well.

I have a power assisted hydraulic steering on my Phantom 25. Its standard system coming with Verado 350 sci and the other Verado 6 inline engines. However, the helm is not accurate enough. I replaced the 40CC helm with a new 50CC helm this summer, but its still not accurate enough. Or less accurate than a Sea Star Pro system I used on my Promax 300.

The steering sylinder mounted to the engine is dead accurate. No slack at all. I presume its the electrical steering pump og helm which are not accurate enough. The inaccuracy cause loss in speed.

I see Latham offer an electrical steering pump. Maybe this is better than Mercury's?

Would an alternative be to replace the electrical power assisted system with a self contained steering system with fx a 1275V CAPILANOŽ HELM and use the already installed steering sylinder?

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Old 10-01-2016, 04:20 PM
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HI!

Just been informed that Mercury racing upgraded the steering sylinder of the 400R from serienumber 1B245434. It stronger to keep up with higher propshaft heights. Should be interesting to test. I have ordered a 400R with cambered skeg, which should reduce the load on the steering system.

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Helm is an issue, it's not precise enough for high performance, I contacted Latham to see what they have as an option, will let you know
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Peter in the U.K. Has been working on some interesting stuff for I/O's. Not sure if he has anything for OB's

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Hi!

Thanks!

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