Uflex USA Catalog

MECHANICAL STEERING SYSTEMS SELECTION OF STEERING SYSTEM AND CABLE LENGTH MEASUREMENT HOW TO MEASURE FOR NEW STEERING CABLE INSTALLATION TRANSOM SUPPORT OR SPLASHWELL MOUNTING - Fig. 2-3 Example: A (2.5’) + B (10.5’) + C (3’) = 16’ 16’ - 8” (two 90° bends) = 15’4” Round up to 16’ TILT TUBE MOUNTING - Fig. 1 Example: A (2.5’) + B (10.5’) + C (3’) = 16’ 16’ - 8” (two 90° bends) = 15’4” 15’4” + 12” (tilt tube) = 16’4” Round up to 17’ Add the lengths of A + B + C together and subtract 4” (10 cm) for each 90° bend. Add 12” (30,5 cm) for the engine tilt tube. To order in foot length, round up to the nearest whole foot. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 APPLICATION BOAT LENGTH STEERING SYSTEM Ultraflex hydraulic steering systems are recommended for boats that exceed 50 mph. Always follow engine manufacturer’s instructions. OUTBOARD NOTE: sterndrive engines not equipped with power steering can create very high steering loads. Our hydraulic steering systems are recommended for these type of boats. For any further information please contact our Technical Service Department. • Speed, hull, horsepower, engine type, displacement and size are major factors in boat performance and handling cha- racteristics. The above selection guide should be used as a general reference only. • One of the major factors in selecting a steering system is proper cable length. Due to specific routing in each boat, these approximate lengths will vary. Final selection should be made with the assistance of a qualified technician. • Ultraflex mechanical steering systems should not be used on boats equipped with engines that exceed the maximum horsepower rating of the boat. up to 30’ (9m) T71FC - T81FC T73NRFC - T83NRFC T91 - T93ZT T101 - T103ZT G86 - G88NR G96 - G98NR twin cable rotary steering systems INBOARD up to 35’ (10.5m) T71FC - T81FC T73NRFC - T83NRFC T91 - T93ZT T101 - T103ZT G86 - G88NR G96 - G98NR twin cable rotary steering systems STERNDRIVE POWER ASSISTED T91 - T101 T71FC - T81FC G86 - G96 twin cable rotary steering systems 22