Complete Side Mount Hydraulic Outboard Steering Kit (COMKIT-SPORT)
Suits Most Single Outboards to 135hp or Dual Outboards Counter-rotating Props up to 250HP
Side Mount 512T Cylinder and 501 Helm Unit
Australian Made Quality Steering at an Affordable Price

The COMKIT-SPORT is suitable for leisure boats with single outboards up to 135HP or twin outboards up to 250HP TOTAL (counter-rotating).
Suitable for leisure boats with single outboards up to 135HP or twin outboards up to 250HP TOTAL (counter-rotating).
Featuring the Side-mount 512T cylinder and 500 helm, the Commander COMKIT-SPORT is an easy-to-install solution for family leisure boats, offering the reliability of hydraulic steering at an economical price without the jammed cables.
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. Like other tube-mount cylinders, it requires very little clearance to the side of the outboard motor.
Is This The Right Kit for My Boat?
The 512T is designed for installation directly onto the tilt-tube of the outboard motor in the same way as conventional cable steering. Attaches to the outboard motor’s tiller arm using the motor’s existing drag-link. The cylinder requires sufficient side clearance to fit, however the hoses remain stationary which makes it an ideal choice for many small boats. Installation is simple and performance is impressive when compared with conventional cable steering.



Kit Includes:Â Each standard Commander Kit comes in a single carton including the following items:-
- The Commander Kits include the 501N8 Helm Pump Unit –Â 28cc/rev In-built Lock valve Maximum working pressure:- 800psi Absolute maximum pressure:- 1000psi
- Model 512T cylinder -Capacity:- 77cc Stroke:- 203mm Weight:- 2Kg
- Model 500 helm
- Model 512T side-mount cylinder
- 2 litres ULTRA-15 fluid
- 15M (50ft) nylon hydraulic tubing
- Fittings
- Bleeder kit
- Instruction manual
Easy Installation:
These Hydrive Commander small-boat 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







