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Cable Boat Steering Kits: Pros, Cons & When to Use

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Ever tried turning your boat’s wheel only to feel like you’re wrestling with it? That’s when your steering system really shows its colours. Selecting between a cable or hydraulic boat steering kit or cable can break or make your boating venture. So, how to decide which one will suit the vessel's needs the best ? Having idea on Boat Steering Kits A boat steering kit is mainly used to connect the engine to the wheel. Thus, helping you steer through smoothly in the open water. It’s like the core of your regulating system Most boats in Australia use either cable steering or hydraulic steering systems. Each type has its strengths, weaknesses, and ideal uses. Cable Steering Kits: Simple and Reliable If you’ve got a smaller boat or a runabout, a cable steering kit might be all you need. It uses a mechanical cable to link the wheel to the outboard motor. When you turn the wheel, the cable moves, steering the motor directly. Pros of Cable Steering Kits Reasonable: Cable systems don’t com...