Had cable steering in my 2014 Frontier bay boat going to my 90 HP Yamaha. The cable was on its last legs so I ordered this Vevor hydraulic steering kit. There were a couple issues I had to deal with on the install to make it work, and none of the issues related to the hydraulic kit itself. When I tried to remove my steering wheel it was corroded onto the cable helm shaft.....this would have been a problem if not for a sawzall to cut the old shaft....I did try heating the shaft with a torch, but it was not coming off. Once I had the steering wheel off I used a socket and a couple sledge hammers to drive the old cut shaft out of the steering wheel. Now I only had to remove the old cable.....Oh rats! the bend at the transom wasn't going to allow that to be done easily so this time I took a pneumatic cutting wheel and cut the cable in two (sawzall would not cut the cable easily). Taped a cord onto the cable and pulled it out at the transom and used the cord to pull the new hydraulic line back through up to the console. Used some lube on the hydraulic line to make pulling it easier. I shortened the hydraulic lines and then put the included hydraulic fittings on......the directions weren't much help for anything else but for putting the hydraulic fittings onto the hose they were spot on......make sure you read that part...... The cylinder hookup to the motor itself went well, but beware: It can be attached to the motor upside down (ask me how I know) Bleeding the line was expensive (used Seastar fluid) I should have captured it into another clean container to strain and reuse but I did not (2 quarts at $30 per quart). Can now turn the steering wheel with one finger when it used to be both arms working hard with the old cable. Hoping to get some good use out of it without issue........
Stephen Williams 
