Hydraulic steering is something I never gave any thought to on an Albin 27 until this weekend when I looked at one for sale. The owner said he had changed from the standard cable steering to hydraulic steering. Is that a common modification and did the builder offer it in later models, this boat was an '85?
Thanks for any input and have a good day.
Paul J.
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johnmurray
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Re: hydraulic steering
My last boat was a 1990 Albin 27 Express which I purchased used. It had hydraulic steering and i brlieve it was original equipment.
John Murray...Albin 30FC..."katie G"...Ottawa Canada
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Don from Mystic
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Re: hydraulic steering
My 83 has cable steering (Teleflex) and except for replacing a worn "ball joint" type mount at the rudder end, she steers as easily as juice steering. Although more complex, should you decide to install autopilot you will be able to.
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Veebyes2
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- Location: Bermuda
Re: hydraulic steering
I did a self install of hyraulic steering in my 1986 A27AC. No regrets. No more wandering to port. Fingertip turning. Niiice!
1996 A32 'S' Type
Bermuda
1986 A27AC 1986-2000
34' 5th wheel trailer
VP9KL (IRLP node #7995)
Bermuda
1986 A27AC 1986-2000
34' 5th wheel trailer
VP9KL (IRLP node #7995)
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Bob Enzor
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Re: hydraulic steering
I have a factory-installed Hynautic system on my '88 27FC
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Bobster
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Re: hydraulic steering
My 1993 27FC has Sea Star- works seamlessly but I sea-trialed a few with cable that worked well.
Bobster
Bobster