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zarathu
Joined: 11 Aug 2018 Posts: 3 City/Region: Bar Harbor
State or Province: ME
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:40 pm Post subject: Benefits of hydraulic steering on a 16 angler? |
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I’m not a fisherperson.
We are interested(now) in finding a 16 Angler c-dory but might spring for a new one. If we did do a new one(due to not finding anything used in New England by next spring), what would be the benefit of paying $1300 extra for hydraulic steering? I always had a tiller for the sailboats, so I don’t know anything about this. |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
Photos: Lorelei
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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The benefit is silky smooth turning back and forth. Most boats that size don't have hydraulic steering because engine size is smaller and less weight, and it increases cost considerably. Aside from cost, I don't see a down side.
I've had a number of boats that had the steering cable (the alternative to hydraulic steering). It sometimes gets stiff from not being used over the winter and you have to regrease or replace the whole cable. The grease gets bad and the steering freezes up. Not the end of the world but hydraulic prevents that hassle. _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
2003 22 cruiser sold 3/2016 |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
Photos: JMR-TOO
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 1:46 pm Post subject: Re: Benefits of hydraulic steering on a 16 angler? |
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zarathu wrote: | I’m not a fisherperson.
We are interested(now) in finding a 16 Angler c-dory but might spring for a new one. If we did do a new one(due to not finding anything used in New England by next spring), what would be the benefit of paying $1300 extra for hydraulic steering? I always had a tiller for the sailboats, so I don’t know anything about this. |
Never having to replace the steering cable!
(every 3-10 yrs) ![Wink](images/smiles/icon_wink.gif) |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Tue Aug 14, 2018 6:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just for clarification if you are unfamiliar with cable steering:
The cable is not a wire pulley system (i.e., old school system from the 1950's), but a heavy cable surrounded by a sheath into a co-axial design that can be pushed and pulled by a rack and pinion drive mechanism on the end of the steering wheel. The other end of the cable sheath is rigidly mounted to the transom, and the cable pushes and pulls the motor back and forth to steer it. Teleflex is the most common manufacture of such devices.
You'll have to pay for one or the other to steer, so your question is really whether hydraulic steering is worth the cost differential over hydraulic.
IMHO, hydraulic is better, but I could live with either if a used boat had one or the other. (Except for really big motors or dual motor installations, where hydraulic is a much better choice.)
New? Might as well go hydraulic if you can afford it as part of the package.
BTW, a couple of advantages of hydraulic steering is that it can be easily adapted to 1.) autopilot self-steering and 2.) dual station (cockpit usually) systems, but for a 16, the second advantage wouldn't pose a real option.
Your call!
Joe. ![Thumbs Up](images/smiles/emthup.gif) _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
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CaptMac
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 225 City/Region: Amelia Island / Jacksonville
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 1:59 pm Post subject: hydraulic steering |
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Another benefit of hydraulic steering is that you can connect an autopilot which i don't believe is possible with mechanical steering. _________________ Capt Mac Daniel
Flounder Gigging Charters
Amelia Island, Florida 32034
http://www.floundergigging.com
Flounder Gigging Charters
"The Adventure of a Night-time"
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nordicstallion
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 380 City/Region: Crescent City
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Vessel Name: Rylee Rose
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2018 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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My 19 had cable steering when I bought it. Switched to hydraulic with a suicide knob on the wheel. Far easier to steer. I would never go back to cable!! |
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 8:56 pm Post subject: |
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I replaced the cable steering on my CD 16 Angler with hydraulic and the difference is amazing. Everything mentioned above, and more.
BTW: Have you found a CD16 yet? Mine is for sale and she's a beauty. Please see photo link to the left...
Cheers.
D _________________ "Ain't no nookie like Chinookie"---Ray Troll
CD 22 Cruiser "FRESH FISH: 2018 to present.
CD 16 Angler "OPA": 2013 to 2019. |
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2375 City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2018 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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I replaced the steering with a Baystar about 3-4 years ago. Did it myself and I think the kit was something like $400. _________________ David and Kate
Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
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