2005 Nitro 882 Hydraulic Steering

[john f.]

Looking at replacing dual rack with hydraulic. Boat has 150 merc. What type and model is anyone running?

 

[AirForce]

welcome to the funny farm ahhhh forums BayStar is NOT recommended for use with high performance, 150HP engines (such as Mercury Optimax 150HP engines). BayStar is NOT recommended for use on any single engine, high speed boat (such as Bass Boats). Applications such as these should use SeaStar PRO systems only. http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/hydraulic-new/outboard-new/seastar_pro/

 

[AirForce]

Your other choice is the UFlex System with that motor http://uflexusa.ultraflexgroup.com/articoli.asp?sart=4
that's it, only 2 choices

 

[cq]

I do not have to worry about that any more WOT is 30mph by gps and that is great for me.

 

[AirForce]

I can get to 32 with just ME on it, 28 with a passenger on my little 60hp UNLESS its the pontoon boat, then its 20 with me and the wife or 17 with 4 more passengers.

 

[Bill]

Looking at replacing dual rack with hydraulic. Boat has 150 merc. What type and model is anyone running?

I have used both the Sea Star, Bay Star and Uflex Pro Tech. The Pro Tech is bit less money, if that helps.

 

[Mike Ratko]

I had to replace the factory cables a few years back because the steering was getting near impossible at low speeds. I debated hydraulic but settled on new Teleflex cables like the factory cables. You would swear that it was hydraulic as I can steer under acceleration with two fingers very easily. So before you replace your entire system, you might want to consider just getting new cables.

Mike

 

[Donald Prater]

I have a sea star on a 150optimax works great.

 

[AirForce]

I know the steering on my tracker leaves a LOT to be desired, and would love to try hydraulic seems to be cost prohibitive but I might be forced next year to try it

 

[Donald Prater]

It is well worth it. I have problems with my wrist and elbows and this made all the difference in the world. It is cost prohibitive but worth it. I think it cost me installed at BP around 1000.00 about 4 years ago.