ADMIRAL SERIES
An Admiral series steering kit is basically determined by:

1. type of drive you have ie. outboard, inboard, stern drive, or jet drive
2. available space to mount the cylinder
3. engine's horsepower

To help you make your selection from the Admiral series kits listed below, click on the Dimensions page to view drawings that will provide you with the minimum space requirement for each type of cylinder.

OBKIT1
This kit contains the 210Bull Horn (210BH) cylinder which 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). This unit comes in a kit for a single station monohull- however other variations are available for cats, dual stations.
OBKIT2
This kit contains the 210T (balanced) side mount steering cylinder and is a very popular cylinder for outboards and stern drives. It can handle the same horsepower as the powerful 210BH cylinder, but is simpler and cheaper to install. The cylinder is designed to screw directly onto the outboard motor's tilt-tube or pivot-tube in exactly the same way as conventional cable steering. Simply unscrew the old cable from the motor, screw on the HyDrive cylinder onto the same thread, install the fittings. It can also be fitted directly to splashwell brackets to replace any cable steering. It's really that simple.
OBKIT3

This kit contains the 210TSE (unbalanced) side mounted steering cylinder and is the same as the OBKIT2 cylinder however its advantage is that it requires less clearance for installation.

OBKIT4

This kit contains the 210DE double ended cylinder with single mount suitable for twin engines.

OBKIT5

The new release HyDrive Model 216FM cylinder is designed to fit all brands of single or twin V4 and V6 outboards. It offers the advantage of rigid mounting directly in front of the motor and the hydraulic hoses remain stationary. Requiring more well-space than the "bullhorn" -type cylinder, it is coated in black polyurethane and has special non-conductive and wear resistant rod-guides, offering maximum protection against electrolysis. Combined with the Admiral series 101 helm, it offers the ultimate in boat handling.

PROKIT

The PROKIT is the same as the OBKIT1 but is specially designed for narrow engine wells.

SPORTKIT
The Hydrive 212T Sport cylinder is a compact, tube-mount cylinder capable of handling up to twin 150HP engines (counter rotating) or a single 175HP engine. It offers power and the reliability of hydraulic steering at a price which is more than competitive with many mechanical systems. It attaches directly to the outboard motor's tilt-tube, just like the old push-pull cable steering. Like the other tube mount cylinders, it requires only a little clearance to the side of the motor to fit: just 315mm.

SPORTKIT2
For small inboard vessels and jet units, the complete SportKit2 is the ideal choice using the 212 Sport inboard cylinder. Offering very light and direct control for most boats up to 8 metres, this cylinder is made from the finest anodized aluminium and stainless steel.
HyDrive has a wide range of hydraulic steering for in-boards, jet-drives and larger vessels demanding increased protection from exposure in heavy conditions. The Admiral series of inboard kits offers a powerful and economical alternative to traditional cable or mechanical steering systems on boats up to 15 metres.
IBKIT1
This kit contains the 210 balanced cylinder made of chrome-plated brass, bronze and stainless steel and is ideally suited to both pleasure and light commercial vessels with shaft drives and rudders.
IBKIT2

The same as the IBKIT1 however the cylinder is the Model 210 un-balanced cylinder which requires less clearance

IBKIT3
This kit contains the Model 216 balanced cylinder
IBKIT3C
Model 216 cylinder with copper fittings replacing 3/8 nylon tubing and tees.
IBKIT4C
Model 213 cylinder - copper
 
 
If you would like some assistance in selecting the right kit for your boat, just fill in this Steering Selection Form or contact us at +61 2 9417 7097 or by email: sales@coursemaster.com
 
 

Not only does HyDrive offer the finest quality steering components for your boat, they also provide the most comprehensive range of complete packaged kits - just to make it simple for you to install. HyDrive supply these systems in heavy-duty outer cartons with everything you need in one box:
  • Admiral 101 helm unit with fittings
  • Cylinder type of your choice with all fittings
  • 12 mtrs high pressure hydraulic tubing
  • HyDrive ULTRA-15 hydraulic fluid
  • Detailed installation instructions &
    owner's manual
  • Drill template
  • bleed kit
Quite simply the best!

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