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Hydraulic Steering advice needed
arthureld	#1  Posted on 04/01/08 - 4:56 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	I'm ready to start ordering the parts that I will need to install hydraulic steering to my 1984 Outrage20. If anyone has advice about what I need and where to order it, I will really appreciate it.
scrimshaw	#2  Posted on 04/01/08 - 5:15 AM
Member Posts: 437 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/09/07	Roger, e-mail Bob, with your needs , he'll get what you need for a price you can't refuse. I just got a brand new Seastar with a 2.4 Helm for way cheap ! Edited by scrimshaw on 04/01/08 - 5:37 AM
arthureld	#3  Posted on 04/02/08 - 4:21 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	Thanks for the suggestion Jim. I contacted Bob and it just so happens that since I have a 175 hp Etec, I need a heavier duty (Seastar) system than the one you got (Baystar) so it will cost me $200 more. The cut off for the less expensive Baystar is 150 hp. My thoughts are that I am better off going with Teleflex suggestions even if only to give me peace of mind. The parts Bob recommends are HC5345 cylinder and HH5269 helm. I also need to find out if I will need 16' or 18' hoses. If anyone knows how I can find out which hose length to use, please let me know. And I would appreciate any other input you guys have about this subject.
DaveL	#4  Posted on 04/02/08 - 7:52 AM
Member Posts: 47 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/26/07	Hello, I own a 1989 22' outrage. I bought a Sea Star system from West Marine which came with 22' hoses. When I removed the old steering cable, I measured it and it was 18' long. I traded in the 22' cables for 18's, and the 18's were too short! I wound up buying back the 22's. All I'm telling you is be careful if you get shorter hoses.
arthureld	#5  Posted on 04/02/08 - 12:14 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	Thanks for the advise Dave. Is it easy to hide the excess hose if they are a little too long?
Joe Kriz	#6  Posted on 04/02/08 - 12:32 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11447 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Roger, You V-20 is a little different than the later 20's and obviously the 22's..... The 20 foot hull is obviously 2 feet shorter than the 22'... The basic difference between the 20 and the 22 is that 2 feet has been removed from the aft end only. 16' cables can be used on 18 foot hulls but some people still use 18' cables on the 18 hull. I would think that you need 18' cables but am not positive. I would use a piece of 3/8" rope or something similar and run it like you would the hose. Measure the length and this should be close. Just a thought.
arthureld	#7  Posted on 04/03/08 - 4:36 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	Thanks Joe. I assume those hoses must have some kind of special end on them that is difficult to install. I think you are right about the 18' being the one for my boat but I will communicate a little more with the supplier. And I will see if I can get my mechanic to verify the length as well. Edited by arthureld on 04/03/08 - 4:39 AM
arthureld	#8  Posted on 04/03/08 - 6:00 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	I ordered my Seastar system today. Should have it next week.
arthureld	#9  Posted on 04/03/08 - 10:23 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 735 Comments: 7 Joined: 02/15/07	Now look what I found - Seastar tilt helm