Take a look at Teleflex rotary steering. The cost is less than $150 bucks (depending on the length of boat or cable), installation time is greatly reduced, and there is zero feedback with the system.
Engines greater than 150HP now sold are required to have a steering assist mechanism. Many people opt for hydraulic steering. I have Teleflex and wouldn't go back to any other way. The zero feedback means that I can take my hands off the wheel and it basically locks in place. It doesn't jump or jar or jack back and forth like Hydro can. It takes a few days to get used to. Hard to explain but, when turning it is almost as if you have to slightly turn one way before turning the other. I can run at 50mph, take my hands off the wheel, and it will not move! You cannot do that with hydro steering. Steering is just as easy as well.
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