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    Looking for Merc 2.5 Hydraulic Steering

    Just picked up a 225 I need hydraulic steering for. I don’t know anything about boats so I’m just learning as I go. I didn’t even know I needed hydraulic steering but my boss used to run boats and said it’s a good idea if I don’t want to die.

    Just lmk if you have anything or know anyone that has anything. I’m all ears.

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    You can buy the complete kits on Amazon the price very reasonably and are good quality you just need pick the correct length hoses

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    What kind of boat and what kind of steering is on it now?

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    I don’t even know I can post pics, but just as a reference it looks like a 70s/80s ceebee. Right now it has single cable steering, and the only reason I’m not using it is because I was told using single cable is a death wish at high speeds..or any speed in general.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShanelyShane View Post
    I don’t even know I can post pics, but just as a reference it looks like a 70s/80s ceebee. Right now it has single cable steering, and the only reason I’m not using it is because I was told using single cable is a death wish at high speeds..or any speed in general.
    Definitely not safe at all , but I did run one cable on a small boat with 150 and 200 , couldn't get anything over 65 -70 without the boat acting stupid , dual cable helps alot , hydraulic is the cat's ass tho

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    Quote Originally Posted by Merc 2.5 View Post
    Definitely not safe at all , but I did run one cable on a small boat with 150 and 200 , couldn't get anything over 65 -70 without the boat acting stupid , dual cable helps alot , hydraulic is the cat's ass tho
    yeah that’s what I figured. I’ve never even driven a boat and so being the stupid 18 year old I am I picked up a fiberglass tub and a triple deuced 225. If I didn’t get word on better steering I would’ve probably killed myself with a busted cable. If you know anyone that may have some steering cheaper than the amazon **** or kits on Donovan send em my way. Thanks man.

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    If u dnt wanna go hydraulic, just find a old boat with 2 cables and grab both cables and helm. What motor do u have and what's it goin on?

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    I think I’m just gonna go ahead and do the hydraulic, but it’s an 18ft brandless go fast that im putting a 225 merc on.

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    Shane. Check your notifications messages at the very top right of the page. I just sent you a privet message

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    What kinda 225 u got ? 2.4 ,2.5 ,3.0??

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    What the hell I didn’t even know they made a 2.4 or a 3.0 225. Mine is a 2.5.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ShanelyShane View Post
    What the hell I didn’t even know they made a 2.4 or a 3.0 225. Mine is a 2.5.
    Ya 2.4 2.5 and 3.0 had 225. So u got promax?

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    Yup, doesn’t have EFI though the guy I bought it from put three double barrel carburetors on it

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