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Old 08-16-2020, 01:21 PM   #21
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My hydraulic steering and autopilot pump is about 50 years old with very little maintenance. The cylinder was rebuilt once and the autopilot was replaced with a modern one.
Compared to cables, most of a cable system would have been replaced several times.
My cable system is 35 years old. Well oiled and lubed. It's as good as the day it was installed.

Any hydraulic cylinder will need new seals long before 35 years. As long as it's a name brand it is just routine maintenance.

Autopilot electronics are a mystery Can last 35 years, or fail in 6 months. In general I think they are very reliable.
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A mechanical steering requires a PLAN and a large assortment of components to work. These have to be installed properly and lined up properly , when done with the correct parts the system will stay reliable for decades.

Hyd , plastic tubing requires few skills to lead around the boat and fewer parts to install. Cheaper labor can stick it in , and they are frequently reliable .

When problems come the exact repair parts are required .

To view quality components for cable steering Edson is worth a look.
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The key to a long lasting cable system is large diameter pulleys where the cable changes direction.


A roll of 7x19 SS or bronze wire rope onboard and a couple of clamps can repair a system anywhere in the world , by almost anyone.
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