Hydraulic Power Steering 95 cm3/rev, for Cylinders up to MT230

For larger boats, VETUS hydraulic power steering is a most comfortable and extremely safe steering system. The effort required at the helm is only about 10% of a non-powered steering system. In other words: the boat can be steered literally with one finger. Because of this, the steering wheel diameter can be considerably smaller than normal; a wheel diameter of just Ø 360 mm will usually suffice.

VETUS hydraulic power steering is extremely safe. Should there be a power assistance failure, then the steering system will still operate unassisted, only with somewhat greater effort. The pump unit is in fact a rotating proportional valve. By turning the wheel, this control valve opens and directs oil under pressure to the steering cylinder connected to the rudder. The volume of hydraulic fluid that is circulated, is dependent on the model of steering pump, the number of wheel revolutions and the speed at which the wheel is turned. The VETUS steering pump has a closed mid position, ensuring that there will be no oil flow as long as the wheel remains untouched. To connect one or more VETUS steering pumps and/or an automatic pilot to a VETUS hydraulic system, a control unit model HT1019 must be used.

The external flange of the steering pump is made of seawater resistant aluminium, hand polished and anodised. The steering wheel shaft is made of stainless steel, type I-4462, Ø 19 mm, taper 1:12.

The VETUS hydraulic power steering has been developed for application within the “VETUS Power Hydraulics” programme, which is based on the “constant pressure” (load sensing) principle. If your boat is equipped with a hydraulic system which does not operate on this principle, VETUS will gladly advise on how to adapt your system, in order to enable installation of this type of steering.

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Returns policy

We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.

To start a return, you can contact us at chandlery@bosuns.com.au. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.

You can always contact us for any return question at chandlery@bosuns.com.au.

PO Box 138, Main Beach QLD 4217

Southport Yacht Club, Macarthur Parade, Main Beach QLD 4217

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