Outboards & Sterndrives

There are a number of ways in which an outboard motor or combination of outboard motors can be steered. HyDrive has probably the widest selection of models to suit all brands of outboards, and these are shown below. Final selection of the model to suit your boat would be based on the amount of well clearance available, the preferred cosmetics for the boat, and of course the budget you wish to spend.

SIDE-MOUNT CYLINDERS

212T Sport Cylinder - can be used on outboards and sterndrives

Introducing the HyDrive Model 212T Sport cylinder which offers the power and reliability of hydraulic steering at prices which are more than competitive with many mechanical systems. This compact tube-mount cylinder is capable of handling up to twin 150HP engines (counter-rotating) or a single 235HP with comfort. It attaches directly to the outboard motor’s tilt-tube just like the old push-pull cable steering! It also attaches to Stern-Drives in the same manner, and can be used on Sterndrive Power steering cylinders making dual stations very simple. The HyDrive 212T Sport is constructed of the finest stainless steel and fully anodised aluminum, providing low cost hydraulic boat steering. Like the other tube-mount cylinders, it requires only a little clearance to the side of the motor to fit (just 315mm). Installation is very simple. The cylinder is designed to screw directly onto the outboard motor’s tilt-tube or pivot-tube, in exactly the same way as a conventional cable-steering unit. Simply unscrew the old cable from the motor, screw the HyDrive cylinder onto the same thread, install the fittings and the hard work is virtually done!

Available as a complete kit - Part No. SPORTKIT

210T and 210TSE Cylinder -can be used on outboards and sterndrives

A very popular cylinder type for outboards is the HyDrive tube-mount or side-mount 210T (balanced) and 210TSE (unbalanced). It can handle the same horsepower as the powerful 210BH Bullhorn cylinder, but it is simpler and cheaper to install. The only restriction to fitting them is the side-clearance requirements in the engine well.

Made of chromed brass, bronze and stainless steel, there are two versions available, - the 210T which is a balanced cylinder, and the unbalanced 210TSE which has slightly higher turns one way than the other. It’s advantage is that it requires less clearance for installation.

They can also be fitted directly to splashwell brackets to replace any cable steering. It’s really that simple.

Like the 212T Sports cylinder above, the HyDrive 210T & 210TSE Tube-Mount cylinders are also designed for use on any brand STERNDRIVE (inboard/outboard) to replace conventional push-pull cable steering system. The cylinder screws directly to the bracket or pivot tube provided for the cable steering unit.

These units are available in kit form - OBKIT2 (balanced) and OBKIT3 (unbalanced).

FRONT-MOUNT CYLINDERS

210BH “Bullhorn” Cylinder

There are several different ways to steer outboard motors. You need to consider the room available and the design of the boat’s engine well. The most popular of our outboard steering cylinders is our Model 210BH Bullhorn unit. This is the most powerful and durable cylinder of its type on the market. It is capable of handling single or multiple engine installations up to 1200HP combined*

What sets these HyDrive cylinders apart from the competition is the materials used to build them. While other brands use anodised or painted aluminum alloy cylinders, HyDrive uses only chromed brass, bronze and stainless steel - built for the toughest marine environment.

The 210BH cylinder mounts very simply to the tilt-tube of the outboard motor and fits neatly under the front of the motor cowling. It is compact in design and requires only a small amount of clearance (615mm). It requires considerably less space than some competitors “front mount” design cylinders.

This unit comes in a kit for a single station monohull - Part No. OBKIT1. Other variations are available for Cats, dual statns etc. Ask your dealer for further information on these options. (Special ‘Pro’ 212BH model available for very narrow wells).

216FM “Front Mount” Cylinder

The HyDrive Model 216FM cylinder is designed to fit all brands of V4 and V6 Outboards*. It offers the advantage of rigid mounting directly in front of the motor. While it does require more well-space than the “Bullhorn” type cylinder, the hydraulic hoses remain stationary.

The marine brass cylinder is nickel coated and has special non-conductive and wear resistant rod-guides, offering maximum protection against electrolysis and other damage. It is capable of handling single or twin V4 and V6 outboards without torque feedback (single motors to 235HP or twin up to a total of 400HP- counter rotating). Combined with the Admiral series 101 helm, it offers the ultimate in boat handling for you and your family.

Very simple to fit in kit form - Part No.OBKIT5

SPECIAL CYLINDERS for OUTBOARDS

210DE (Double Ended) Cylinder

Specifically designed for use on power catamarans where the cylinder is fixed to the deck or beneath a dive platform / marlin board, and connected to the outboard motors by means of two mechanical tie-bars.

Designed originally for a specific Australian cat manufacturer, the 210DE cylinder’s advantages make it the perfect steering solution for narrow engine well installations as it offers minimum space wastage and stationary hoses during operation.

Due to the variety in boat designs and cylinder location, the tie bars must be custom made to fit, and provide universal movement on each end to allow independent tilting of the motors.

This system comes as a complete single station kit - Part number OBKIT4 (not including tie-bars)

SPECIAL CYLINDERS for STERNDRIVES

HyDrive also offers cylinders specifically designed to overcome installation problems on power catamarans with sterndrives, or where there is insufficient room in a monohull to fit either the power-steering equipment or a side-mount cylinder.

210MERC Cylinder

This cylinder attaches directly to the transom shield of Mercruiser sterndrive legs, and offers a complete centre-mount steering cylinder. The cylinder includes a special all-stainless heavy duty drag link to match.

The drag link connects to the tiller arm of the leg, making the installation compact and simple.

210V Cylinder

This cylinder bolts to the transom shield of most Volvo sterndrive legs, and offers simple centre-mount installation. The special stainless bolt connects to Volvo’s standard cast aluminium drag link to complete the fitting of the cylinder.

Both these cylinders are available in complete kit form:- MERCRUISER KIT and VOLVOKIT1