advice on hydraulic steering

[bgallinger]

Most failures with hydraulic systems come from loose,mismatched fittings, blown hoses or contaminants in the circuit.

[boatman61]

Stick with wire pulley systems.. easily jury repaired.. hydraulics fails out in the ocean or a remote location and your stuffed.. unless your carrying a complete redundant backup..

[Timd_chapman]

Incorrect. You could fill a hydraulic steering with sea water if you had to and it would get you home. Cooking oil would be preferable.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Timd_chapman

Incorrect. You could fill a hydraulic steering with sea water if you had to and it would get you home. Cooking oil would be preferable.

Assuming the ram has not jammed solid.. a hose has not burst..
Sour grapes from my past..