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Marine Machine Hydraulic Steering Systems:

MerCruiser power packages come standard with MerCruiser's internal power steering.  This durable system provides precise effortless steering control and is recommended for most sport boat applications.  On certain applications, however, MerCruiser recommends the use of an external power steering system where the power steering cylinders connect directly to the drive unit on the outside of the boat.  This arrangement gives additional support for even tighter, more firm steering control, and is recommended for the following applications

High speed single or twin engine applications and/or boats with unusual handling characteristics. It is virtually impossible to give a specific recommendation as to when external power steering should be used, as this varies from boat design to boat design.  Generally speaking, it is recommended to use external power steering on boats which run in excess of 70 MPH.  However, there are boats which run 60 MPH that would benefit from the use of external power steering.  Because of the many variables involved, the final decision as to whether or not external power steering is required rests with the boat manufacturer and must be made after a thorough test and evaluation of each specific boat model.  If there is any question whether or not external power steering is necessary, MerCruiser recommends that it be installed.

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All of these hydraulic cylinders are manufactured from 100% stainless steel for maximum strength and durability.  All the necessary brackets are machined out of stainless steel billet or stainless steel castings.  These systems have been race proven by our offshore race team and by numerous other offshore racers.  When it comes to steering systems, Marine Machine has the quality, price and the technical support.  All systems come with an instruction package and technical information

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Marine Machine High Performance Hydraulic Steering Systems
	Part No. Description 135-SM100 Standard Kit With Twin #3, #4, # Speedmasters 2 Drives, 2 Rams 135-SM102 TRS Twin Outside Kit - 2 Drives, 2 Rams 135-SM103 Alpha Twin Outside Kit - 2 Drives, 2 Rams 135-SM104 Bravo Twin Outside Kit - 2 Drives, 2 Rams 135-SM105 TRS Single Outside Kit - 1 Drive, 1 Ram 135-SM106 Alpha Single Outside Kit - 1 Drive, 1 Ram 135-SM107 Bravo Single Outside Kit - 1 Drive, 1 Ram 135-SM107-2 Single Bravo Dual Cyl. Add-on Kit - 1 Drive, 2 Rams 135-SM112 Dual Bravo Full Hyd. Kit - 2 Drives, 2 Rams 135-SM111 Single Bravo Dual Ram Full Hyd. - 1 Drive, 2 Rams 135-SM113 TRS Full Hydraulic - 2 Drives, 2 Rams Custom steering installations available, please call for quotes
Add-On
Common Steering Systems Mercury Tie In System This system uses the Stock Cable Steering to the factory mercury power steering control valve on the transom shield.  Hydraulic lines are plumbed from valve to external cylinders.  This is a economical alternative to a full power system.  Steering at low RPM's can be a bit stiff with this type of system especially with twin cylinders.
Full Power System A full 100% power system where a pump provides constant pressure through a steering control unit (Helm) and is diverted from cylinder to cylinder by turning the wheel.  This type of system is highly recommended in high performance and racing installations.  This type of steering is the superior of the three.