Adding power steering to Mercruiser 3.0 alpha gen 2

[Yamaha368]

I have just bought my first boat and am looking for part number for correct power steering actuator to install power steering on my 2001 crownline 180 with Mercruiser 3.0, alpha gen 2. I found an oem kit with everything except the actuator! Just not sure which actuator to buy and what the part number is for it! Thanks for any info!!!

 

[Bt Doctur]

what fittings are on the hoses now

 

[Yamaha368]

I have no clue. There is no power steering on it, but I’m ordering this kit! [h=3]Mercury-Mercruiser 861481A2 POWER STEERING KIT[/h]

 

[Bt Doctur]

Looks like the newest style of cylinder “MERCRUISER POWER STEERING ACTUATOR HYDRAULIC RAM Part Number. 806034-A1, 865383A01. QuickSilver Part ”
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[Bondo]

Ayuh,..... Welcome Aboard,..... Gotta ask,... Why are ya addin' P/S,..??..??

That boat should steer easily with 1 finger, as it came from the factory,......

If it steers Hard, you've got other problems,.....

 

[Yamaha368]

Hello. It’s not real hard to steer! I have taken apart and checked steering cable! Moves free! Checked drive and it turns side to side with ease. Hooked all back up, it’s just a little harder than I would like it to be!

 

[danhenke]

Hello. It’s not real hard to steer! I have taken apart and checked steering cable! Moves free! Checked drive and it turns side to side with ease. Hooked all back up, it’s just a little harder than I would like it to be!

DO IT!

i love my 3.0 with power steering..... talk about a hard fast turn to throw a chick out of a bikini on the tube!