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Replacement steering
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 1:27 pm
by Jason Carrier
The steering just broke on my 26M yesterday. It had been giving me problems since I bought the boat. I wanted to know what the groups recommend as the best replacement. I think I would like a Hydrolic system, and one I do not have to do much to switch from sail to motor. Any and all ideas are welcomed.
Re: Replacement steering
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 4:38 pm
by mastreb
A few people have installed inexpensive BayStar hydraulic systems for around $500 in parts, both outboard in the engine well and inboard inverted. So far there have been no reports of problems on this board, and I intend to do it at the first sign of trouble. Search the forums on the term BayStar for installation reports.
Re: Replacement steering
Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 9:06 pm
by Divecoz
There has been a few after markets installed on these boats.. Look in the search and the mods.. None I am aware of had issues.. Seems to be an eventual issue on the M's.. maybe the X's too? How Old is your M? How big is the motor your using?
Re: Replacement steering
Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 2:16 am
by Octaman
Jason,
You may find these mods inspiring.
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/index.php?view=662
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/index.php?view=663
http://www.macgregorsailors.com/modt/index.php?view=665
An absolute necessity if you have a big engine.
They have worked perfectly for me with only having to replace a sticky cable once.
Happy power sailing.
Octaman
