New steering in Boat

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My boat has a double rack and pinion setup. It has been getting stiff to steer. Has anyone replaced this type of system? I am also considering upgrading it to a hydraulic system. From the searching I have done it looks like it would be in the $400 range for a new rack system, and around $600-$700 to upgrade it to a hydraulic system.
 


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Hydraulic is the way to go especially for 300 more bucks.
 
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Not sure on your setup at your motor, but I have in the past drilled a couple holes in the cable and used a small needle with grease. It has done the trick on a few friends as well. You need to silicone/tape them closed so water /sand doesnt get in. If you are going to replace it anyways, you really have nothing to lose by trying.
 


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Mine has a spot for grease. Once I found that I was a happy camper. If upgrading go hydraulic much nicer imo.
 
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Replaced mine on an older lund. It was so seized up that it finally snapped under the steering column. It was an evening and a 12 pack kind of job. Just make sure you test the steering prior to going in water, as I shamefully inverted the parts. Made for an interesting load job at the dock after I almost got thrown out of the boat. Left goes right makes for a quick correction.
 


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