HYDRAULIC BOAT STEERING Commander Series PEFORMANCE RELIABILITY QUALITY

Commander Series hilli (/) The new Commander Series 501 helm unit combines the elements of great performance and O' economic design, consolidating HyDrive Engineering^ position as a world-leader in hydraulic boat steering. Two years of design, development and testing have resulted in these helms being selected as the standard helm supplied in the all-new Commander Series kits for outboards and GO inboards which also feature the new 510, 511 and 512 series cylinders. The new 511BH cylinder features a radical new design, which not only provides a competitive price, it also includes the most...

Commander Series Helms Take control of your boat with a new HyDrive Commander Series hydraulic steering system. COMMANDER HELM OPTIONS Hydrive, Australia’s largest selling hydraulic steering for small boats, offers the finest in smooth, powerful steering manufactured in Australia using the highest quality materials. It doesn’t matter whether you have a small boat with a small outboard, or a larger craft with multiple large HP outboards, there is a HyDrive system to suit. Everything you need to handle virtually any boat using outboards, inboards, sterndrives or jet units from 4-15 metres - delivered...

Front-mount Cylinders FOR OUTBOARDS BULL-HORN STYLE For single outboard motors up to 150HP, the 512BH is an ideal choice for leisure boats - offering the advantage of full hydraulic control of your boat at an economical price. Installation is simple, performance is great and handling is direct with only 3 turns HO/HO. The 512BH cylinder comes in kit form with all necessary fittings including high pressure nylon hydraulic tubing, 2 litres of Ultra-15 fluid, model 501 helm unit and detailed instructions. For larger outboard motors up to single 200HP, or twin motors up to 400HP total (counter-rotating),...

516FM Front-Mount Cylinder UP TO 200HP NON-FEEDBACK The 516FM is designed for installation directly onto most V4 and V6 outboards and mounts to the front of the motor using 4 small bolts. Attaches to the outboard motor’s tiller arm using the motor’s existing drag-link. The cylinder requires more room than the bullhorn style cylinder, however the hoses remain stationary making it an ideal choice for wider engine wells. Installation is simple and performance is impressive when compared with conventional cable steering. The 516FM cylinder comes in kit form with all necessary fittings including 15...

Side-mount Cylinders FOR OUTBOARDS The 510T is designed for installation directly onto the tilt-tube of the outboard motor in the same way as conventional cable steering. Attach to the outboard motor’s tiller arm using the motor’s existing drag-link. Suitable for use on a single outboard up to 200HP or twin motors (counterrotating) up to 400HP total. The cylinder requires sufficient side clearance to fit, however the hoses remain stationary which makes it an ideal choice for many small boats. Installation is simple and performance is impressive when compared with conventional cable steering....

Stern-Drive Cylinders 510- Stern-Drive Cylinders The new 510 Series cylinder range now includes a stern-drive version to suit both Mercruiser and Volvo stern-drive legs, mounting directly to the transom-shield and keeping the cylinder foot-print to a minimum. Where room is available, standard side-mount cylinders are recommended. The 510 Stern-drive cylinders come complete with mounting bracket, stainless steel drag link and fittings (except the 510-V1 which uses the standard Volvo drag-link). Stern-drive models are only sold as PRO versions due to the higher torque requirements on most stern-drive...

The REAR-MOUNT KIT fits any model 401, 402 or 501 helm unit and is adjustable from low-profile to full protrusion for maximum flexibility in helm placement. Simply trim the spacers and studs to adjust the amount of protrusion into the helm position. The front dash or console ring is fully O-ring sealed against pump body to prevent water ingress to the rear of the console. Easy to fit, easy to adjust and looks great. The WEDGE-401 20-degree wedge kit is designed for mounting from fully horizontal to fully vertical installations and fits any standard model 401, 402 and 501 helm unit. DO-IT-YOURSELF...

Some System Options Typical steering circuits for outboard motors FOR OUTBOARDS Bullhorn type cylinders pictured but same circuits can be used on all cylinder types Single station Single engine Single station Dual engine with mechanical tie-bar Single station Single engine with hydraulic autopilot Dual station Single engine Single station Dual engine with fluid-link hydraulic tie-bar Same circuit applies to all cylinder combinations whether single or twin Single station Triple engine with fluid-link hydraulic tie-bar

Product Features Field-replaceable shaft seal for ease of service Cadmium plated wheel nut and washer High tensile anodised Aluminium steering shaft Anti-splash filler cap for rough conditions Unique assembly design for ease of service and maximum performance Stainless steel studs, nuts & washers pre-fitted for convenience Highly efficient non-return valves for non feedback of helm unit - eliminates all torque from the steering cylinder Front-mount design for maximum appeal Hi-Tech composite alloy housing material which is stronger than aluminium and totally corrosion resistant for maximum exposure...