Jog Steering

[Fireisland1]

My off season project is to install jog steering in my Downeaster. I looked at Tony’s set up . I talked to Kobelt and they suggested a continuous duty CPU-100 pump. The math would give me a 4 sec. full stroke with that pump. I think this might be a better choice then a reversible pump. I’m aware the amp draw is higher but I can handle that. I do not have auto pilot and do not want it at this point. Any thoughts on this would help. The pump,is about $1,600 so don’t want to make a mistake.

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[Corey Schmidt]

From what I can see, that is a very heavy duty adjustable pump that will serve you well… everything is built in to the design including solenoid control, passive steering input and power out. I think you will be very happy with it.

Never used one yet, but we may have to add that pump series to our lineup!

[Fireisland1]

Sea star helm pump and 10 cu/in single ram.

[john]

What steering system do you have now? Ram size and helm pump?

[Fireisland1]

HPU Continuous Running Pump Set

The Accu-Steer HPU-100 and HPU-150 series of hydraulic pumps provides an adjustable flow rate operations, consisting of a continuous running pump set & flow control at a very high level of performance and dependability.

The HPU100 provides from .1 to 1 gallons/minute and can accommodate steering systems up to 50 cu.in, and the HPU-150 accommodates steering systems from 20 to 80 cu.in.

The HPU series are available in a wide range of AC (50Hz – 60Hz) and DC drives, with AC and DC solenoid valves, depending on the unit selected.

More info on kobelt’s Site

[Corey Schmidt]

Do you have any technical specs you could provide on the CPU-100 pump?

[Fireisland1]

I intention is to add jog to existing steering. My helm pump is about 6 turns and I am in close quarters often.

[john]

So are you trying to replace your steering with a jog lever or just add it?

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