Getting your turn on

[Sledryder]

I'm thinking about adding hydrualic steering to my 16 SS . I know it's costly and over-kill , but can't deal with the cable binding or needing to be replaced again. Anyone installed one or have an opinion either way.

 

[1973Chieftain]

Re: Getting your turn on

I'm guessing you are referring to the mechanical steering? I upgraded my Jet for about $200. There was less play or looseness but I didn't mind the cables either. There may me used ones available too, check Craigslist

 

[Sledryder]

Re: Getting your turn on

I was looking at the Baystar set-up. Most my time on the water is trolling with the Johnson if it's windy or the Minn-Kota with auto pilot when it's calm. The cable gets a good workout

 

[barato2]

Re: Getting your turn on

the difference in $ between mechanical and hydraulic steering would buy you a good outboard. not sure if any 16' boat is worth the $. the only reason i'd add hydraulic is if iwere also planning on adding autopilot, since this is much easier with hydraulic.

 

[Gibbles]

Re: Getting your turn on

my new uflex cable steering is effortless for the most part, very smooth, little play (even after breaking it in for 2 seasons).

I rented a 16ft boat with hydraulic steering years ago in Yellowstone, it was nice but seeing how much the setup costs... it's not for me.

 

[64osby]

Re: Getting your turn on

On a 16' a NFB setup would a great. A new one should last 20 years or so.