admiral series - Inboards - Power & Sail
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HYDRAULIC STEERING FOR INBOARDS & POWER & SAIL

HyDrive Engineering Pty Ltd began manufacturing hydraulic boat steering equipment in South Australia in 1966 and since that time, has been one of the world leaders in boat steering technology. The largest manufacturer in the Southern Hemisphere, HyDrive boasts sales of more than 600,000 units around the world. HyDrive’s huge market in small boat steering systems has led to increased production facilities, extensive quality control and testing procedures, and considerable investment in product design and development. The range of steering has increased dramatically over the past 20 years...

Admiral Helms Tired of fighting with the steering on your boat? Then let an Admiral put you in command. ADMIRAL HELMS HyDrive, Australia’s largest selling hydraulic steering for small boats, offers the finest in smooth, powerful steering, with quality and materials that are built to last. Large horsepower outboards are handled with comfort and without feedback from engine torque. It doesn’t matter whether you have a small boat with a small outboard, or a larger craft with multiple V-8’s, there is a HyDrive Admiral to suit. Everything you need to handle virtually any boat using outboards,...

INBOARD CYLINDERS HyDrive has a wide range of hydraulic steering for in-board rudders and jet units. The Admiral series provides a powerful and economical alternative to traditional cable and mechanical steering systems. Various cylinder sizes can be used with the Admiral model 101 and 102 helm units to provide the best combinations of torque for your boat. Single or multiple steering stations are simple. For small inboard vessels, the 212 Sport is the ideal choice, giving very light, direct control for most boats up to approx 8 metres. The cylinder is made from the finest anodised aluminium...

POWER STEERING INBOARDS • OUTBOARDS 12VDC Power steering to suit any brand or horsepower outboard The HyDrive POWERKIT-12 is a 12volt DC system designed to provide Electronic-hydraulic power steering to handle large horsepower or multiple outboard engines. Tried and proven for over 3 years in our USA and UK markets on extreme performance boats, we now offer it to outboard dealers and boat builders world-wide to maintain their ability to compete with the very latest in outboard steering technology. The system can be used to upgrade existing manual hydraulic steering or can be installed as a...

Consider power steering instead of manual hydraulic HyDrive’s impressive range of manual hydraulic outboard steering is ideal for most applications, however, power steering may be suitable for large horsepower boats that require small turn ratio’s for little effort or for people who require power assistance in turning the wheel. The system can be installed as a complete unit, or used to upgrade an existing HyDrive manual hydraulic unit that is in good condition. Before upgrading to a power steering unit which outputs 1000psi, the cylinder must be inspected for suitability. Power steering...

INBOARDS • COMMERCIAL Intelligent and efficient internal design ensures optimum performance and maximum durability under the most extreme conditions. HyDrive has released a new range of manual helm units with increased capacity, incorporating some of the unique design features that made the “2000 Series” helm units the most awarded steering design in marine history. The 2000 Series helms have proven their performance over the last 37 years and have received 5 awards for design excellence. The unique antiwear porting design has been retained in the new HD series, making them arguably the...

This superb range of cylinders are designed and constructed exclusively for use on boat steering equipment, and are made from the finest marine-grade materials available. They feature 316 stainless steel piston rods (not hard-chromed), high tensile bronze and brass end-caps and mounting brackets, and fully articulated attachments for the most durable performance. The HD150, 175, 200 and 250 model cylinders are supplied with a spherical rod-end for attachment to the tiller arm and include a heavy duty stainless steel pin and nut set. The unique rod-end is made entirely from bronze and...

YACHT AND CATAMARAN STEERING Steering CATAMARANS • SAILBOATS Yacht steering WITH feedback Many traditional sailors have resisted changing to hydraulic steering due to a loss of feel or feedback common with many of the hydraulic systems on the market. With the introduction of the new Admiral HD Series helm units, HyDrive introduce an Evolution in Yacht Steering. As a result of years of intense research and development, HyDrive Hydraulic steering offers huge advantages for sailing boats :Simple installation with hydraulic tubing that can be run literally anywhere on the boat - no more...

FEED BACK OPTIONS FOR SAILBOATS Feedback ELECTRIC BY-PASS With Dual Stations or Single Stations fitted with HYDRAULIC autopilots, the helms (pumps) require isolation from each other to prevent motoring each other under pressure and failing to steer the boat accurately. The FEEDBACK-DS12V (for 12vDC or FEEDBACKDS24V for 24Vdc) unit incorporates a dual lock valve for isolation of the two stations. This lock valve is automatic and does not prevent normal operation of the steering. Simply turning the wheel operates the valve and the steering functions normally. When you stop rotating the wheel...

WHICH UNIT WILL FIT MY BOAT? Which one? GENERAL INFORMATION Dual Stations For outboard steering selection, the most important requirement is the amount of room available either side of the outboard motor. Unless you have a pair of very large horsepower motors, any of the kits, from the Sportkit to the powerful OBKIT1 using the 210BH cylinder, can steer your boat. The ultimate decision comes down to a combination of personal preference, your budget, and the amount of enginewell space available. The drawings on the rear page provide you with the minimum space required for each type of...