How to add Power Steering???

[chmath]

I have a 89' winner intrique 17' bowrider with the 4cyl. 130hp mercruiser I/O...Is it possible to add power steering if so what exactly would I need?<br /><br />I have seen on ebay --MERCRUISER POWER STEERING CYLINDER part #806034-A1 will this work in my boat??What else will i need and where to get parts from??<br /><br />I can fab all of my own brackets...Thank you in advance

 

[Don S]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

WHY??????<br />Are you having problems steering?<br />There is a lot more to power steering than just the cylinder. Like the pump, hoses, coolers, and if you are now having cable problems, you will still need a new cable anyway.

 

[chmath]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

Its steers fine just tired of being worn out after a day of boating...I just would think with power steering it wouldn't be much easier...

 

[Don S]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

My guess by reading the statement "tired of being worn out after a day of boating" may mean that it just pulls to one side or the other. If that is the case, you could just adjust the trim-tab anode on the drive.<br />But just to ease steering, it would be a lot easier and cheaper and work just as well (If not better) to install something like a Sea-Star hydraulic steering system.<br />You can get kits for them, and they are fairly to install. <br />Here is a link to the Teleflex site that manufactures them. You can order them from here at Iboats.<br /><br /> http://ww2.seastarsteering.com/OVERVIEW/oview.htm

 

[Bondo]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

It's a 1989 boat,.........<br /><br />Probably the Original Helm,+ Cable...........<br /><br />For a Buck,+ a half or two,........ I'd Start There.............

 

[JasonB]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

I know how you feel as I have a 19' witha V8 and no power steering. The steering cable in the boat was almost 30 years old, so I went in search of replacements. I ended up getting a Teleflex NFB (no-feed-back) kit that was a bolt in replacement. It takes care of alot of the steering torque. I also think it's a slightly lower ratio than the old rack as it seems to take less muscle to turn the wheel when running down the lake. Cost was about $180 if I remember correctly and you can pick one up here at IBoats.

 

[Speedwagon]

Re: How to add Power Steering???

I was thinking about adding P/S to my boat as well. But, if I understand this correctly, adding P/S is NOT the answer to the problem? Just replacing what's there will make it steer easier?<br /><br />I have found it VERY difficult to straighten the boat out, if I give it power while in a near full turn. Replacing the stock stuff(1988 3.0 alpha one) will alleviate this problem, instead of adding P/S?