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Old 02-05-12, 11:08 AM   #1
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Does anyone out there know where I can get a good used or cheap new steering kit for my '89 CHAMPION / 175 h.p. Merc. Right now I can't afford the $500.00 or more, wanted for the kits I've found. I know used hydraulics really isn't the way to go but the guy a the shop I deal with said he could rebuild one ,parts wise, for about the cost of a couple gallons of boat gas on the lake. Thanks, Bill
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Old 02-05-12, 02:39 PM   #2
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if oyu find a place, let me know. i have wondered the same thing myself.
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Old 02-05-12, 06:57 PM   #3
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500 or slightly more would cover a used one,just be hard to find
The stearing setup you dont want is over 700 and its ment for boats doing like 60 or under,around 800-850 for the good one with the right cyl .
Then theres the install,brand type fittings like evinrude,merc,etc and some wheels just wont accept the kit,must be why they sell a wheel as well.
Some times the fun just begins when you get one.
Mine is or came with my boat,buy one with it if at all possible,eliminates the torque of a prop running surfaced,could steer with fingers at 80mph,wouldnt advise that but possible.Any boat that even with torque tab turned runs into a wall and cant turn left at over 60 will benefit.Like the difference between an old truck made in 51 and power steering.
An old racing trick is a bungee cord from left side of boat to back of motor.
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