See full version: Steering Options for Pontoon Boats (Which is Best for You? )
Regardless of the size of the engine or the weight of the boat, you can steer with only a couple of fingers. This is optimal for cruising at high speeds, taking the kids tubing, or just safely boating through crowded bodies of water. [links]
Upgrading from mechanical to either hydraulic or power assist hydraulic will also impact the ease of maneuvering the boat around the dock. If you already have trouble parking the boat, mechanical steering will make it that much more difficult.
The advantage is that it can be controlled by a joystick for close-quarter maneuverability. It is a direct replacement for power assist hydraulic steering on single-engine boats and possesses many of the same qualities in regards to usability.
This type of steering uses a pump at the helm, hydraulic fluid, hoses, and a steering cylinder at the engine. When you turn the wheel, hydraulic fluid moves through a series of valves in the helm pump and out through the hoses to the steering cylinder. more
Hydraulic steering is the second-tier option. It’s the immediate upgrade from mechanical steering and is typically found on pontoons that have a 115HP engine or greater and is standard on tritoons. more
The Plastic jacket of the steering cable ends as a Large Lock Nut, then from there to the end of the steering cable it becomes a telescoping ram that flattens out at the end with a 3/8 hole in it. here
The grease fittings on the outboard engine bracket grease the steering cable.;
They do not, you should follow the maintenance directions below. more
There are several miss conceptions that boaters have about cable steering maintenance, and here they are.
4) When you have that ram fully out of the support tube clean off the ram and clean out the tube then re grease them with a good WATER PROOF MARINE GREASE. [links]
#14 Post by Bamby » Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:50 am
Add A,B, C + 12", round up to the closest foot and that's the length you need .
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With its high-performance cable that reduces friction between liner and cable, the Xtreme® Steering System dramatically reduces the effort needed to turn the steering wheel on low to mid range horsepower boats. You'll feel a remarkable difference.
Fingertip control with easy, smooth and steady precision — SeaStar Power Assist Steering. Equipped with Kevlar hoses and a 2.4 Ratio Helm Pump, this feedback system delivers uncompromised control, exceptional performance, and unmatched levels of comfort and safety. [links]
* Some engine brands use their own steering system. Speak with your nearest Manitou dealer for more details. [links]
* Some engine brands use their own steering system. Speak with your nearest Manitou dealer for more details. here