Cable control cables VS. Hydrolic cables

[Homerr]

My project has the Hydrolic steering system both in the cabin and fly bridge.<br /><br />I'm thinking of converting to cables simply because of the safety factor..They rarely break, and they certainly don't leak!<br /><br />Any thoughts?<br /><br />H.

 

[Mumblerone]

Re: Cable control cables VS. Hydrolic cables

Stay with hydraulic steering. I can't imagine how you would have two stations with cables. Steering is much easier (zero torque from motor or rudder, etc.) with hydraulic and you have complete fexability to route lines.

 

[Homerr]

Re: Cable control cables VS. Hydrolic cables

Actually, I used to install dual cable controls on Marlin boats. They do make them.<br /><br />Just wondering if it would be cost effective.<br /><br />Yes, hydrolic is easier, but can get messy if things break.<br /><br />Do you know if you have to use high-pressure lines for it?<br /><br />I would like to replace all of the hoses.<br /><br />H.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Cable control cables VS. Hydrolic cables

Hey Homerr,<br />Since there is no high pressure hydraulic pump involved, I don't know why you would need high pressure lines. Don' know who's steering your talking about but I doubt if that Teleflex Sea Star system has more than 100psi working pressure. I don't know that, but from just looking at it I would guess that. <br />Hooty would keep the hydraulic.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Bondo]

Re: Cable control cables VS. Hydrolic cables

Stay with the hyd.steering...... Much Safer..last one i built, i used brass compression fittings,+ nylon air brake tubing.....buy it all at a truck repair shop..or fleet supply store....<br /><br />Hyd. Steering is what people with cable steering Step UP too.......