Mercruiser Hydraulic steering onto Volvo Penta?
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Hi Guys,
Just picked up a 75 Chris Craft Lancer 19. Sports a 383 and has "No Feedback" manual steering. Has a VP drive I think either 270/280, it's covered in a bad paint job so can't see any numbers.
I also got a parts boat. It's a 83 Four Winns Liberator 260hp with an Alpha drive with hydraulic steering.
Can I use this system other than needing a different transom mount? Would this mount be something I could buy someplace or would I need to fabricate one copying what's on the Lib? Or can the Merc mount be adapted to suit?
I know the engine mounted pump is fine to use as I took the alt/pwr steering bracket of the Lib.
Thanks.
Would I also need to install the helm and steering cable? Luckily the Liberator is a 201 (20') so length shouldn't be an issue.
Just picked up a 75 Chris Craft Lancer 19. Sports a 383 and has "No Feedback" manual steering. Has a VP drive I think either 270/280, it's covered in a bad paint job so can't see any numbers.
I also got a parts boat. It's a 83 Four Winns Liberator 260hp with an Alpha drive with hydraulic steering.
Can I use this system other than needing a different transom mount? Would this mount be something I could buy someplace or would I need to fabricate one copying what's on the Lib? Or can the Merc mount be adapted to suit?
I know the engine mounted pump is fine to use as I took the alt/pwr steering bracket of the Lib.
Thanks.
Would I also need to install the helm and steering cable? Luckily the Liberator is a 201 (20') so length shouldn't be an issue.



