Help with steering helm

[Troy Tempest]

Hello all, can anyone identify this steering unit from my 165 mk2. Cable is Ultraflex. So assume this is too similar size to a T85 steering unit,but the four mounting holes are approx 35mm between hole centres , where as a T85 is closer to 70mm  thanks Jerry

[Brian]

My 165 has got a Teleflex, which looks quite different.

[plaicemat]

I have to say, I did consider changing to hydraulic steering, Baystar from choice but there are cheaper options out there and easy enough to fit oneself.

 

Terry.

[great white]

Have a look at the ASAP Marine supplies or Lancing Marine websites you may find a match.

 

They may ask you to email them the pictures. If I was doing that I would mark up some sizes and then retake pictures.

 

Hope that helps

[sparky]

There is a company in Upton that deals with steering helms etc....Lake Engineering.

They are in the estate by Travis Perkins opposite garage.

[Death Trap II]

sorry, those pictures wont load for me. 

 

I blew a steering cable last year, was really difficult to get parts. 

 

I did eventually find the parts i needed, after much searching!

 

But i agree with @plaicemat, i regret not upgrading to hydraulic when i had the chance. 

 

Because i am certain i dont want to go to the hassle of blowing it all apart again and threading cables through the cavities.

[great white]

3 hours ago, Death Trap II said:

sorry, those pictures wont load for me. 

 

I blew a steering cable last year, was really difficult to get parts. 

 

I did eventually find the parts i needed, after much searching!

 

But i agree with @plaicemat, i regret not upgrading to hydraulic when i had the chance. 

 

Because i am certain i dont want to go to the hassle of blowing it all apart again and threading cables through the cavities.

its worse if hydraulic pipes in cavities blow

[great white]

I think that it may be an Ultraflex T85

 

from ASAP Supplies

[Death Trap II]

40 minutes ago, great white said:

its worse if hydraulic pipes in cavities blow

speaking from experience?

[great white]

Not on mine thankfully, as they were all well protected whenever they passed through bulkheads. 

 

But I have seen many at work have problems on Members of the Yacht Club's boats

[brook]

It seems you have a steering unit that is unique. Although the Ultraflex cables may imply compatibility with T85 units, the 35mm hole spacing means that perhaps it can't be installed correctly. Have you thought through other models or manufacturers that might be similar in size? You might also want to touch base with Ultraflex itself to see what the available steering helm are. I wish you luck in your hunting for the correct item!

[Brian]

13 hours ago, brook said:

It seems you have a steering unit that is unique. Although the Ultraflex cables may imply compatibility with T85 units, the 35mm hole spacing means that perhaps it can't be installed correctly. Have you thought through other models or manufacturers that might be similar in size? You might also want to touch base with Ultraflex itself to see what the available steering units are. I wish you luck in your hunting for the correct item!

He sold the boat earlier this year.

[Maverick Martin]

On 11/4/2024 at 9:35 AM, brook said:

It seems you have a steering unit that is unique. Although the Ultraflex cables may imply compatibility with T85 units, the 35mm hole spacing means that perhaps it can't be installed correctly. Have you thought through other models or manufacturers that might be similar in size? You might also want to touch base with Ultraflex itself to see what the available steering helm are. I wish you luck in your hunting for the correct item!

 

Thanks for the reply Brook but this is an old thread however, your answer may help others in the future