Hydrive Commander COMKIT-1-PRO (M Version) Outboard Steering Kit Bullhorn 
Complete Kit - Now Suits Most Single Outboards up to 300HP or Twin Outboards (counter-rotating) to 600HP.

Driving a boat with hydraulic steering is so much nicer than boats with the push pull steering systems and it is easy to upgrade to a quality hydraulic steering kit.

This Hydrive Commander COMKIT-1 PRO (M Version) Outboard Hydraulic Steering Kit has been upgraded and now includes:

• The 401 Helm Pump (instead of the lesser, old, discontinued 501 pump)
• Model 511BH cylinder
• 2 litres of ULTRA-15 hydraulic fluid
• 15Mtrs of 3/8” OD Nylon hi-pressure hydraulic tubing
• Bleeding Kit
• All fittings to suit
• Installation Manual

Explaining Which Hydrive Steering Kit To Use:

For smaller outboards up to 135HP, the Commander Comkit Sport sidemount model - where the cylinder attaches to one side of the outboard) is cheaper and easier to install, but the cylinder is much more prone to getting accidently damaged as it sticks out the side of the outboard.

Conversely, BULLHORN steering kits (such as this one) are by far the most popular steering system for outboard motors as they are compact but robust, and require a minimum amount of clearance space in an engine well

Before you change the steering system in your boat but you do need to check that there is enough room for the cylinder to fit by the boat's transom, and that it is able to tilt without hitting the boat's motor well - see the dimensional diagram and example "How to Measure" picture above. .You will need 540mm wide at  the height of the outboard tilt tube (where the old steering cable screws in).

If you are shopping price  -note the main differences between differently priced hydraulic steering kits of all brands, are the quality of the materials used in the cylinder and helm pump. 
Hydrive is a very reputable, long established quality Australian brand that is exported  world wide - it is exceptionally good value for money.

What's the Difference between the Hydrive Commander Comkit 6, Comkit1 Kits and the Admiral OBKIT1 Kits?

• The cheaper Hydrive Comkit 6 Kit is only suitable for outboards up to 150HP as its cylinder is a much lighter construction.
• This Hydrive Commander range (the COMKIT 1 models) which utilise a state-of-the-art aluminium cylinder design, with unique electrolytic insulation between metals for maximum corrosion resistance. 
• The superior Hydrive Admiral Series OBKIT models  offers the strongest and most corrosion resistant steering cylinders on the market. There is no equivalent of these cylinders available from any other manufacturer. Instead of the traditional anodised or coated aluminium cylinder barrels and tiller connections, the Admiral Series cylinders use high quality marine grade brass tubing for the barrels, solid brass end-caps and stainless steel tiller arms and connections. All brass components are further protected by Chrome plating for a high class finish that keeps the steering cylinder free from corrosion and pitting.

Lastly, There are three versions of both the COMKIT bullhorn style, and three versions of the OBKIT1 bullhorn style - the only differences between these three versions is the connecting bracket - the height of the steering kit's bracket which attaches to the the outboard's drag link.

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PDF KIt Selection Chart Download: 

• To identify which kit to use CHECK the HYDRIVE OUBOARD COMPATABILITY CHART HERE

Don't worry if you are not sure exactly which steering kit to use Boat Gear Australia can identify the correct one for you - just call or email us. You will need to know your outboard's brand, horsepower, year and whether it is a 2 stroke or a 4 stroke, and ideally the band and model of your boat.