Complete Bullhorn Admiral Outboard Steering Kit (OBKIT1)
Suits Most Single Outboards to 300hp or Dual Outboards Counter-rotating Props up to 600HP
Bullhorn Mount with 211BH Cylinder and 401 Helm Unit
Australian Made Quality Steering at an Affordable Price

Range ADMIRAL / Model# OBKIT1
The compact design of the 211BH bullhorn cylinder in the OBKIT1 requires only 540mm clearance in the engine-well making it the most popular kit. The powerful bronze, brass and stainless-steel cylinder construction and 401 helm means the OBKIT1 is the ideal choice offering the advantage of smooth hydraulic control of your boat.
The OBKIT1 is the most popular kit design as the 211BH cylinder only requires 540mm clearance in the engine-well. The powerful bronze, brass and stainless-steel construction of the 211BH bullhorn cylinder is recommended for single outboard motors up to 300HP or twin motors up to 600HP total (counter-rotating).
This unit comes in a kit for a single station monohull- however other variations are available for cats and dual stations. Installation is simple with the cylinder attaching directly to the front of the outboard motor and supported from the motor’s tilt tube
Kit Includes:Â Each standard Admiral Kit comes in a single carton including the following items:-
- Model 401N8 helm
- Model 211BH bullhorn style cylinder
- 2 litres ULTRA-15 fluid
- 15M (50ft) nylon hydraulic tubing
- fittings
- Bleeder kit
- Instruction manual
Easy Installation:
These Hydrive Admiral steering kits make it a very simple DIY installation. Installation of HyDrive steering equipment is very simple. From the minute you open the box and begin to read the comprehensive instructions, you will find the system has been designed to be installed by even the most inexperienced boating enthusiast, without any hydraulic knowledge. Everything you need is included, right down to the nuts, bolts, and Loctite.
Other Kits Available:
Commander Kits – Utilise an aluminium cylinder design, with unique electrolytic insulation between metals for maximum corrosion resistance. Commander kits use the 501 Helm Pump Unit.
Different Versions – Some Honda & Mercury Outboards – may require a different version of this kit to avoid interference with the motor cowl – these versions are also listed below.
- COMKIT1 Hydrive Commander Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Single Outboards
- COMKIT1-H Hydrive Commander Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Honda Outboards
- COMKIT1-M Hydrive Commander Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Mercury Outboards
- COMKIT1-SPORT Hydrive Commander Side Mount Steering Kit – Suits Most Outboards
- COMKIT5 Hydrive Commander Front Mount Steering Kit – Suits Most Outboards
- COMKIT6 Hydrive Commander Outboard Steering Kit – Suits up to 150Hp Outboards
Admiral Kits – Admiral Kits suit single outboards to 300hp or twins to 600hp. Admiral Kits are for Commercial or Recreational Use.
What sets the HyDrive Admiral Series cylinders apart from the competition is the materials used to build them. While other brands use anodised or painted aluminum cylinders, the HyDrive Admiral Series Kits use Chromed Brass, Bronze and Stainless steel materials – built for the toughest marine environment. The Admiral Kits also use a better quality 401 Helm Pump Unit.
- OBKIT1 Hydrive Admiral Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Single Outboards
- OBKIT1-HONDA Hydrive Admiral Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Honda Outboards
- OBKIT1-MERC Hydrive Admiral Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Mercury Outboards
- OBKIT-1-DCFL8 Hydrive Admiral Twin Outboard Steering Kit – Suits Most Outboards








