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Hydraulic Steering Conversion

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Printed Date: 29 Jan 2026 at 11:13am


Topic: Hydraulic Steering Conversion
Posted By: rooster53
Subject: Hydraulic Steering Conversion
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2024 at 12:07pm
I operate a Haines Hunter SF535 with a 135HP Merc Optimax and am looking at converting from cable to hydraulic steering.   Winibo have a unit that matches the specification and the product has good reviews.   Just asking about if anyone has experience with this product made in China.  Price is pretty compelling  for the 150HP kit.


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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2024 at 2:58pm
Hi Rooster. I fitted one of those to my boat about 18 months ago. My original hydraulic steering was leaking badly so I bought a kit for it but it was buggered. The only replacement I could get at the time was a Winibo and we had a major comp in two weeks time so I reluctantly went with that. 

I was surprised at how much better built it was than my original. The instructions also made sense and were easy to follow. Fitting it was eay, the longest part was making an adaptor plate to cover the bigger existing hole for the helm. I only had a round file and a 13mm frill bit but we got there.

I would have no qualms about buying another.


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Posted By: rooster53
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2024 at 5:03pm
Hi, thanks for your promopt response, seems to be a no brainer !   
Regards
Elmar

Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2024 at 12:25pm
You're welcome

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Best gurnard fisherman in my street


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