Power Steering – 12 Volt DC

POWER STEERING

Why should I consider using power-assisted steering instead of manual hydraulic?

HyDrive’s impressive range of manual hydraulic outboard steering is ideal for most applications, however, power steering may be suitable for large horsepower boats that require small turn ratio’s with little effort or for people who, for medical or employment reasons, require power assistance in turning the wheel. The system can be installed as a complete unit, or used to upgrade an existing HyDrive manual hydraulic unit that is in good condition.
Power steering systems are available for dual stations, single or dual cylinders, catamaran steering without mechanical tie-bars and can include provision for an autopilot.

12VDC Power steering to suit any brand or horsepower outboard or medium range inboard rudder.

The HyDrive POWERKIT-12 is a 12volt DC system designed to provide Electronic-hydraulic power steering to handle large horsepower or multiple outboard engines. Tried and proven for over 4 years in our USA and UK markets on extreme performance boats, we now offer it to outboard dealers and boat builders world-wide to maintain their ability to compete with the very latest in outboard steering technology.

The system can be used to upgrade existing manual hydraulic steering or can be installed as a complete steering unit.

The heart of the package is the microprocessor controlled pump unit which senses loads and delivers pressures up to 1000psi to handle the most powerful applications with finger-tip control on the wheel. This “smart” pump cycles into neutral with minimum current draw when no load is sensed and instantly delivers flow and pressure when loads are applied.

The pump unit comes as a package with a single station steering helm unit which delivers 50cc per rev offering very direct steering with a turns ratio on a 210BH outboard steering cylinder of only 3 turns lock to lock.

This is the basic start-up kit:-

POWERKIT-12

1 x HD12VDC PUMP UNIT
1 X PS50 HELM UNIT with bezel cover
This kit must be added to steering cylinders, which are available to suit all types of outboards and engine wells.

MODELS TO SUIT INBOARDS AND JETS

The same kit can be used for steering inboard rudders and jets using any cylinder up to around 300cc capacity, and will deliver finger-tip control.

FOR INBOARD INSTALLATIONS

HD SERIES CYLINDER
(Several models available)

FOR OUTBOARD MOTOR INSTALLATIONS

ADMIRAL SERIES CYLINDER
(Model 210BH Bullhorn shown)

TILT-HELM

HyDrive’s tilting helm unit offers versatility and simple installation for angled flybridges and consoles where the tilting feature is an advantage. Adjusts to +/- 20degrees.

AUTOPILOT VALVE

Autopilot solenoid valves with pressure compensated flow controls are available to ensure accurate handling when used with an autopilot such as the COURSEMASTER CM80i intelligent pilot which is designed for outboards and does not require a rudder transducer. It can be used with any brand of autopilot.