HYDRAULIC STEERING FOR PLEASURE & COMMERCIAL POWER AND 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 with...

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 most...

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 stainless...

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 straight...

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 the...

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 cylinder....

BYPASS - NC12V BYPASS - NC24V For use with Catamarans REMOTE BY-PASS VALVES FOR FLUID-LINK CATAMARANS For larger vessels where manual activation of the manual by-pass valves (CatN8, 330C etc) are difficult, a remotely activated 12 or 24VDC bypass valve can be fitted. This allows alignment by the simple flick of a switch, and is adjusted by using the steering wheel and rudder angle indicators. Valves come with blank female ports, and fittings are an additional cost. Valves need to be correctly selected to fit the tubing used in the installation. BYPASS - NO12V BYPASS - NO24V For use with Linear Drives...

Clearance requirements for the following cylinder types “X” = 210BH - 615mm (24”) Clearance requirements for the following cylinder types “X” -210T - 540mm (21.2”) TORQUE OUTPUT AND TURNS DETAILS *Designate model OBKIT-H for HONDA outboards. **Note: Some other kits are available for specialist installations. All kits use Model 401 Helms as standard. Model 402 helms can be substituted if desired, reducing turns Ho/Ho by approx. 1 turn. POWERKIT-12 Torque figures are the same as those of the manual systems shown.