Hydraulic Steering Kit (MERCKIT)
For Most Mercruiser Sterndrives Without Power Steering
401 Helm Unit and 210MERC Cylinder Kit
(4.4 Turns lock to Lock)
HyDrive has released specific kits for Mercruiser sterndrives. The MERCRUISERKIT includes a special cylinder 210MERC and helm kit for a Mercruiser sterndrive.Features:
HyDrive has released specific kits for Mercruiser sterndrives.
The MERCRUISERKIT includes a special cylinder 210MERC and helm kit for a Mercruiser sterndrive.
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.
Note: For POWER STEERING systems supplied with stern-drives the SPORTKIT is usually used.
Includes:
- Model 401N8 helm
- Model 210MERC cylinder
- Tubing supplied if required
- 2 litres ULTRA-15 fluid
- Fittings
- Bleeder kit;
- Instruction manual
Options:
- Optional Helm Wedge – (WEDGE-401) – 20 Degree Wedge to Suit the 401 or 501 Helm Pumps – allows 0-20 degree adjustment to cater for an angled dash.
Hydrive Helm Wedge
- Optional Rear Mount (Helm) Kit – Adding his unit means the steering wheel/helm does not protrude into the helmsman’s space so much as part of the helm mechanism can be recessed behind the dash. It fits any model 401,402 and 501 helm unit – adjustable from low-profile to full protrusion for maximum flexibility in helm placement. Simply trim the spacers and studs to adjust the amount of penetration into the helm position. The front dash or console ring is fully O-ring sealed against pump body to prevent water ingress to the rear of the console. Easy to fit – easy to adjust – looks great. (REAR MOUNT KIT)
Hydrive Rear Mount Kit
- Inboard Rudders and Jet Unit Options
Selection of steering for inboard rudders is not as simple as for outboard or sterndrive powered vessels. Each rudder design has it’s own characteristics which are affected by vessel speed, propeller diameter/pitch, horsepower, tunnels, nozzles etc and this makes selection a matter of calculation, rather than selecting one model to suit all. There is a questionnaire available from Hydrive’s Australian website (or your dealer) which, when completed gives all information required to calculate the rudder torques on your vessel. Keep in mind that there is no single formula which can take all types of vessel into account.. We need more information than simply the rudder dimensions, to give you peace of mind that the unit recommended will perform safely and correctly.
- Autopilot Options: – Admiral Series helm units are designed for use with hydraulic autopilots, and have in-built lock valves and balance-line ports to ensure simple and economic installation. The HD Series helm units are also designed for use with hydraulic autopilots and require the fitting of external lock valves (Part No 331C or 318C) to isolate the helm from the pilot pump unit.
