The steering is hydraulic the problem probably is the fluid is low in the steering take it in for service.
Ranger bass boat hydraulic steering. It is compatible with a range of different engines and boats. Littlefield Tx Lake A. Open port bleeder nipple located on the steering cylinder.
Today Ranger Boats continues its commitment to building the highest-quality strongest-performing boats on the water with acclaimed models and series in the bass multi-species fish n play saltwater waterfowl utility and pontoon boat segments. I am installing the same on a 1975 boat next week that the guy has had to put 2 steering cables and 1 complete steering cable system on this boat in the last 4. These days many bass boats are equipped with a single ram hydraulic steering mechanism that uses a manual steering pump at the helm.
Hydraulic steering uses a column of incompressible fluid to move a steering arm instead of cables. SeaStar HC6345SIL-3 Outboard PRO Front Mount Hydraulic Boat Cylinder Replaces Obsolete HC6345SIL The SeaStar PRO hydraulic steering system HC6345SIL is for high performance marine vessels with outboard engines up to 350HP. Ad Hall of Fame boat dealer with a full line of Cobalt Boats offering salesservice storage.
Open starboard bleeder nipple located on the steering cylinder. That means that each cable has a permanently attached push rod on one end and a permanently attached rack on the other end ie. RANGER BOAT Parts Accessories Since the companys founding in 1968 Ranger Boats have been a top choice for serious bass fishermen.
This steering kit is a front mounted system. Hydraulic boat steering makes maneuvering on the water far easier over manual steering whether youre trying to pass another boat turn around or avoid colliding objects in the water. SeaStar HC6345SIL-3 PRO Outboard Front Mount Cylinder - Silver.
I have an upper and lower helm hydraulic steering system. System selection installation and service is substantially simplified with just three major components helm cylinder and tube or hose. There are 2 things that can cause the problem first air in the line will cause the problem 2 a leak or low fluid.