Hydrostream Vector steering setup

[erichuegele]

I am wanting to add hydraulic steering to my Vector to help me control chine walk with less effort. I have a 1994 2.0 150hp Black Max on it. What is the best system for my boat? Also, will my Livorsi steering wheel bolt up to the new helm pump?

[JohnR]

I have a uflex Silver set up on my Checkmate. I live it and wouldn't go back to cable.

[texasvector]

whatever you buy... don't buy the teleflex tilt helm. it has " play" in it that you cannot get out. ( built in the u joint)

that u flex is nice looking

[JohnR]

A couple of guys on here recommended it to me. Seems the ram portion is beefier than the Teleflex Sea Star one. I actually need to bleed mine some more as there's some play in the ram then you shake the motor back and forth by hand.

[rkmirage]

Properly adjusted Rideguide works real well on a Vector, Hydraulic is nice, but I would go with rideguide.

[Quinten]

I can't comment on the uflex, but personally, I think I would take the ride guide over teleflex hydraulic. Might sound crazy, but on a pad vee, I liked feeling the input from the boat through the steering wheel, instead of just my a$$.