{"product_id":"uflex-18-ft-hydraulic-steering-hose-kit-bulkhead-pair","title":"Uflex Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 18 ft Bulkhead Pair","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThis Uflex kit gives you two 18 foot high-pressure hydraulic steering hoses, pre-crimped at the factory with bulkhead fittings and bend restrictors on one end. Built for Uflex standard helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve, it's the clean way to plumb or re-plumb an outboard hydraulic steering system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydraulic steering is only as reliable as the plumbing that runs between your helm and your cylinder, and that's exactly what this Uflex hose kit takes care of. You get two 18 foot high-pressure hoses, pre-crimped at the factory, ready to connect a Uflex outboard hydraulic helm to the steering cylinder on the back of your boat. No crimping tools, no guessing at fitting sizes, no trip to a hydraulics shop. The ends are done for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the part that matters most before you buy: these hoses are built for Uflex standard helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve. That relief rating isn't a suggestion. Match it. Running these lines on a helm with a lower relief pressure is how people blow seals the first time they throw the wheel hard over. If your helm is a 1500 PSI unit, you're in the right place. If you're not sure what your helm is rated for, check the pump body or the paperwork before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hose ends in a bulkhead fitting with a bend restrictor on one end. The bulkhead fitting gives you a clean, water-resistant pass-through where the line crosses a transom or a bulkhead, so you're not chafing a bare hose against a fiberglass edge every time the boat flexes. The bend restrictor is the quiet hero here. It keeps the hose from kinking right at the tightest part of the run, usually where the line turns down into a transom tube. We've seen plenty of hoses fail in a single season because someone skipped that support and let the hose crimp itself flat at a hard bend. This kit builds it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo hoses come in the set because hydraulic steering runs two lines, port and starboard, between the helm and the cylinder. That's the whole system's fill and return path. Buying them as a matched pair means both lines share the same crimp spec and the same length, which keeps your install clean and predictable. It's the right move on a 22 to 26 foot center console or walkaround where you're routing both lines through the same rigging chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on install. Pick the length that's closest to your actual run. These are 18 foot hoses and they don't cut to length, so a run that's a lot shorter leaves you coiling slack somewhere, and loose slack chafes. Route them with gentle sweeps, secure them every so often, and give the bulkhead nuts room to turn. You'll want about a 1-1\/4 inch wrench and clear access to snug them down. And here's the one that bites first-timers: keep your port and starboard lines straight from helm to cylinder. Cross them and your wheel steers backward on the first test. Always turn the wheel dockside and confirm the outboard swings the right way before you leave the slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is black, which hides UV better than the old orange hose, though no marine hose lives forever in hard tropical sun. Plan on inspecting your steering lines like you inspect anything else that keeps you pointed where you want to go. The kit carries CE and UKCA marks, so it clears European and UK inspections if you cruise over there, and it meets the same build standard everywhere else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of this as a rigging and maintenance staple. If you're repowering, replacing a tired hose that's started weeping at a fitting, or plumbing a fresh hydraulic setup, a matched pair with the ends already crimped saves you the fussiest part of the job. Order the length that fits, keep the runs clean, and you've got steering plumbing that'll hold pressure for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet of 2 high-pressure flexible hydraulic steering hoses, 18 foot length each\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-crimped fittings from the factory, so there's no on-site crimping tool or hydraulics-shop trip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulkhead fitting on one end for a clean, water-resistant pass-through at a transom or bulkhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInline bend restrictor on one end keeps the hose from kinking at tight bends like transom tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Uflex standard helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatched pair shares the same length and crimp spec for a predictable twin-line install\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack jacket hides UV exposure better than older orange hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE Certified and UKCA Compliant for European and UK inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Uflex USA reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich helms does this hose kit work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for Uflex standard helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve. Match that rating. Running these lines on a helm with a lower relief pressure can blow seals when you steer hard over, so confirm your helm's rating before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the hoses already crimped, or do I need tools?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're pre-crimped at the factory. You don't need a crimping tool or a trip to a hydraulics shop. You just route them and thread the fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long are the hoses and how many come in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach hose is 18 feet, and you get two of them in the set. Hydraulic steering runs two lines between the helm and the cylinder, so the pair covers a full system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I cut these hoses to a shorter length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The fittings are pre-crimped, so the hoses are a fixed length. Pick the length closest to your actual run. If you have a lot of extra, route the slack carefully with gentle sweeps so it doesn't chafe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the bulkhead fitting do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt gives you a water-resistant pass-through where the hose crosses a transom or bulkhead, so a bare hose isn't chafing against a fiberglass edge as the boat flexes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the bend restrictor for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt supports the hose at the tightest part of the run, usually where the line turns down into a transom tube, and keeps it from kinking flat. Skipping that support is a common reason hoses fail early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it matter which hose goes to port and which to starboard?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Keep the port and starboard lines straight from helm to cylinder. If you cross them, the wheel steers backward. Always turn the wheel at the dock and confirm the outboard swings the right way before you leave the slip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size wrench do I need for the bulkhead nuts?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003ePlan on about a 1-1\/4 inch wrench, and make sure you have clear access to turn it. Tight console compartments can make snugging the nuts down awkward, so check your clearances before install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this kit certified for use in Europe or the UK?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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