HyDrive, Australia’s largest selling hydraulic steering for small boats, offers the finest in smooth, powerful steering, manufactured to a quality and using materials that are designed to last. Large horsepower outboards are handled with comfort and without feedback from engine torque.
Powerful, Efficient and Economical
HyDrive Systems are available for boats ranging in size from 10m to larger vessels 100m and over. HyDrive manufactures power-steering systems to suit boats of all types and sizes ranging from smaller powerboats to vessels which have rudder torques of up to 10 tonne/metre:
- SERIES II 12VDC power steering is designed to provide Electro-hydraulic power steering to handle large horsepower or multiple outboard engines
- latest generation of helm units with smaller footprint offering lighter and smoother control
Electro Hydraulic Steering for Outboards
Your choice of power steering is determined by rudder load, which is calculated by overall rudder size and whether the rudder is balanced or unbalanced.
We recommend that you complete the Steering Selection Form, including rudder dimensions, and we will assist you in selecting the most suitable power steering system for your boat.
Power steering systems available:
- 12V, 24V, 240V, & 415V AND ENGINE DRIVEN PUMPS
- SINGLE OR DUAL PUMP POWER PACKS – NON REDUNDANCY
- AUTO ELECTRONIC CONTROL FOR DUAL POWER PACKS
- MULTIPLE HELM SYSTEMS
- AUTOPILOT PROVISION
- ELECTRONIC JOY-STICK CONTROL
- ELECTRIC WHEEL STEERING
- EMERGENCY BACK-UP PROVISION
- LOW PRESSURE ALARMS
- HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARMS
- ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC LIMIT CONTROLS
- FULLY INTEGRATED STEERING PEDESTAL
All HyDrive power steering systems are built to meet the toughest conditions and are thoroughly tested prior to shipment to meet stringent safety standards. LLOYD’s Certification, conducted by LLOYD’s surveyors in HyDrive’s Adelaide factory, is available upon request at an additional charge. Other class certifications may also be provided if required. Visit HyDrive’s website for more powersteering product information.
HyDrive is the largest manufacturer of hydraulic boat steering systems in the Southern Hemisphere.
COURSEMASTER AUTOPILOTS
Australian-owned, Coursemaster Autopilots Pty Ltd has been designing and manufacturing quality autopilots in Sydney Australia for over 50 years and exporting to Europe, Asia, Middle East & North America.