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    to those of you who have or who have tried the hydraulic steering is it worth the money and are they dependable/trustworthy?

    I just bought a boat with a 115 and at low speeds or trimmed down it's a little tougher for my wife to drive and heck for matter it takes 2 hands for me and I'm a big fella!!

    I fish a lot of winding bayous down south and you need one hand on the throtle and one on the wheel at all times.so just wondering if it's worth the investment?

    thanks in advance!!

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    You can get a no feedback steering system a lot cheaper than the hydraulic.....thats what I am using on my four stroke 90 and its great. I can turn loose of the wheel at any speed and the boat goes straight. The hydraulic steering is like no feedback only with power steering....its good but its expensive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by "G" View Post
    You can get a no feedback steering system a lot cheaper than the hydraulic.....thats what I am using on my four stroke 90 and its great. I can turn loose of the wheel at any speed and the boat goes straight. The hydraulic steering is like no feedback only with power steering....its good but its expensive.
    thanks for the input.I do have the no feedback steering now and feedback is not the real issue it would be more targeted towards the ease of steering!!

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    I have had a boat without either (the no feedback and w/out hydraulic) and a boat with the no feedback, but now this boat has the hydraulic. HUGE difference. Would never have a boat w/out it!

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    Quote Originally Posted by fishincrazy View Post
    I have had a boat without either (the no feedback and w/out hydraulic) and a boat with the no feedback, but now this boat has the hydraulic. HUGE difference. Would never have a boat w/out it!
    thanks!!I've noticed that going to a 115 for the first time that ease of steering is more of an issue.especially for my wife.I need her to feel confident and be able to handle the boat with no problems if something were to happen to me she will be able to drive the boat with ease plus I'm not getting any younger either,so I'd like it to be easier as well!

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    Have you tried trimming the motor up . It will take the torque out. If your steering is stiff you might get it checked out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foul hook View Post
    Have you tried trimming the motor up . It will take the torque out. If your steering is stiff you might get it checked out.
    yes I have!it's fine or should I say tolerable with it trimmed up properly and on step running wide open or close to it which usually means I'm going straight....lol I need it more when at slower speeds and need better turning ability and that's usually with the motor trimmed down some.

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    Well worth it IMO. If you can swing the $ go for it. You can get the Baystar system some cheaper.

    Keep in mind this is not power steering. It is no substitute for proper setup and there may be certain situations where it might be a little stiff as well. Try to find the sweet spot on trim. Motor height and prop can make difference.

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    Quote Originally Posted by speckfinder View Post
    Well worth it IMO. If you can swing the $ go for it. You can get the Baystar system some cheaper.

    Keep in mind this is not power steering. It is no substitute for proper setup and there may be certain situations where it might be a little stiff as well. Try to find the sweet spot on trim. Motor height and prop can make difference.
    help me with this if you can.my boat does about 50mph full throtle on step and trimmed up properly.lets say I'm having to do about 30mph trimmed down some will the hydraulic steering relieve some of the pressure?at least enough to turn it with one hand and keep one onthe throtle?I need it mainly at lower speeds and trimmed down some.

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    I put a Baystar system on my boat with a 115 Yamaha 4s. Easy to install, and easy to steer.

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