ClassicCoke
Cadet
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- Jun 25, 2012
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I'm considering making the switch over to Hydraulic steering due to recent steering cable failure (and troubles leading up to this). I'm pretty sure that my cable and 'gear box' at the helm would have to be replaced if i was to keep with the old setup type. I believe that the changeover would cost about the same either way and hear good things about the new technology.
My question is, what all is needed tool wise and skill wise to install one of these new systems? Will the below kit be all i need (aside from tools and time) to complete the job? My boat is a DC 17ft Keywest with very limited space in the gunnels, making the idea of running a new steering cable seem PAINFUL.. But with the new hydraulic systems, it appears that its just a couple of small hoses. Is this job possible for someone with moderate skills? Ball park how many hours it would take a tech to install the system?
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|292323|314182|314188&id=201457
System is $540.. seems a bit lower than others online.. Anything I should look out for? Its only a 90 2 stroke on the boat
Anything else will be helpful.
Thanks,
Will
My question is, what all is needed tool wise and skill wise to install one of these new systems? Will the below kit be all i need (aside from tools and time) to complete the job? My boat is a DC 17ft Keywest with very limited space in the gunnels, making the idea of running a new steering cable seem PAINFUL.. But with the new hydraulic systems, it appears that its just a couple of small hoses. Is this job possible for someone with moderate skills? Ball park how many hours it would take a tech to install the system?
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|292323|314182|314188&id=201457
System is $540.. seems a bit lower than others online.. Anything I should look out for? Its only a 90 2 stroke on the boat
Anything else will be helpful.
Thanks,
Will
