Steering system opinions

[Wlkrstlhd]

Well looks like I might have to get a new steering system for my boat. I believe it is a rotary system. I was wondering what brands other people have went with and how do they like them from installation to use?

 

[Bondo]

Re: Steering system opinions

I believe that Teliflex has Bought All the Competition......<br /><br />For a Cable system,....... That's the Choice....

 

[DJ]

Re: Steering system opinions

Bondo is correct.<br /><br />If your engine is in the 70 to 150 HP range I would consider NFB (No Feed Back) type systems.<br /><br />If your engine is over 150 HP, a dual cable or hydraulic is a must.

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

Re: Steering system opinions

I have the inline chevy 4 cyl. So should be fine with nfb type. Thanks for the info.

 

[Mark42]

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If you have the space for it, I hear their rack systems are a lot nicer than the old rotary designs, but need a bit more space behind the dash to mount. I guess they are more popular now, because the rack sysem is now less costly than the basic rotary (not nfb).

 

[Wlkrstlhd]

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I have plenty of room behind the dash. Is a rack system feedback. Sorry new to this stuff.

 

[Bondo]

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Both the Rotary,+ the Rack can be had with the NFB,.... Or Not......

 

[Mark42]

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Go to Teleflex Marine Rack Steering Documentation and browse some of those PDF documents. All the answers to your questions about mounting, size, cabling, etc can be found there. <br /><br />Happy Reading!

 

[Realgun]

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Those racks are only 16 or so inches wide. I like the NFB system I installed. However i went with UFlex. Nothing against teleflex but it was less expensive.

 

[Mark42]

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I have a Uflex steering wheel on a Teleflex rotary helm. <br /><br />I expect to get a visit from the Teleflex police any day now....