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Hydrive Commander COMKIT-1-M Outboard Kit

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$1,242.00

Product Description

Hydrive Commander Outboard Hydraulic Steering Kit COMKIT-1-M (M Version)
Complete Kit - Suits Most Single Outboards up to 200HP

Cat.No: 82402N Sup. No: COMKIT1

Commander series COMKIT-1 Outboard Kit

The new range is designed for use on smaller horsepower outboards and also inboards and jets.

Details:

For large HP outboard systems and high performance use in severe conditions, see details on the Admiral Series which features chrome plated marine brass, bronze and stainless steel cylinders for outboards – giving the maximum corrosion resistance and strength of any outboard steering system on the market.

This Hydrive Commander COMKIT-1 (Standard Version) Outboard Hydraulic Steering Kit includes:

Model 501 Helm
Model 511BH cylinder
2 litres of ULTRA-15 hydraulic fluid
15Mtrs of 3/8” OD Nylon hi-pressure hydraulic tubing
Bleeding Kit
All fittings to suit
Installation Manual

To identify which kit to use CHECK the HYDRIVE OUBOARD COMPATABILITY CHART HERE

For smaller outboards, side mount kits (Sports Kit models - where the cylinder attaches to one side of the outboard) are cheaper and easier to install but are much more prone to getting accidently damaged.
Conversely, BULLHORN steering kits (such as this one) are by far the most popular steering system for outboard motors as they are compact but robust, and require a minimum amount of clearance in an engine well.

Before you change the steering system in your boat but you do need to check that there is enough room for the cylinder to fit by the boat's transom, and that it is able to tilt without hitting the boat's motorwell - see the dimensional diagram and example "How to Measure" picture attached.

The main differences between differently priced hydraulic steering kits are the quality of the materials used in the cylinder and helm pump.
Hydrive is a very reputable, long established Australian brand that is exported world wide.

Hydrive's two main types of trailerboat bullhorn kits are:

This cheaper Hydrive Commander range (the COMKIT models) which utilise a state-of-the-art aluminium cylinder design, with unique electrolytic insulation between metals for maximum corrosion resistance.

The superior Hydrive Admiral Series OBKIT models which offer the strongest and most corrosion resistant steering cylinders on the market. There is no equivalent of these cylinders available from any other manufacturer. Instead of the traditional anodised or coated aluminium cylinder barrels and tiller connections, the Admiral Series cylinders use high quality marine grade brass tubing for the barrels, solid brass end-caps and stainless steel tiller arms and connections. All brass components are further protected by Chrome plating for a high class finish that keeps the steering cylinder free from corrosion and pitting.

Lastly, There are three versions of both the COMKIT bullhorn style, and three versions of the OBKIT1 bullhorn style - the only differences between these three versions is the connecting bracket - the height of the steering kit's bracket which attaches to the the outboard's drag link.

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