{"product_id":"uflex-hydraulic-steering-hose-kit-16-ft-kitobbhbr-16","title":"Uflex KITOBBHBR-16 Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 16 ft","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex KITOBBHBR-16 is a matched pair of 16-foot flexible hydraulic steering hoses, built for outboard boats running a Uflex helm with a 1500 PSI relief valve. Pre-crimped brass ends, bulkhead fittings, and bend restrictors on one end mean a clean through-bulkhead pass and a straightforward install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're plumbing an outboard hydraulic steering system, the hose is the part that ties the whole thing together. The Uflex KITOBBHBR-16 gives you two matched 16-foot high-pressure hoses, ready to run from the helm back to the cylinder. Both ends come pre-crimped with brass fittings, and one end carries the bulkhead fitting and bend restrictor. So you get a water-resistant pass through the transom or splashwell and chafe protection right where the hose flexes hardest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16-foot length is a sweet spot. It fits most single-outboard center consoles in the 25 to 30 foot range, where the run from a dash-mounted helm down to the engine isn't long but still needs some slack for a clean route. You don't want the hose bar-tight and you don't want it coiling up either. Too much extra hose bunched up at the low point of the run just traps air and makes bleeding the system a chore later. If your run is longer or shorter, Uflex offers this same kit in other lengths, so measure the routed path first and pick the size that lands closest without a big excess loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are set up for Uflex helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve. That matters. Match the hose kit and cylinder to the pressure rating your helm is built for and the system runs smooth and firm. Run the wrong pressure rating and you'll feel it as relief valve chatter and stiff, notchy steering. If you're building a fresh system or replacing an aging one, confirm your helm's relief valve rating first and spec everything around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulkhead fittings are the part boaters appreciate on install day. Instead of drilling an oversized hole and stuffing loose hose through with a grommet, you get a proper threaded bulkhead pass that seals against water intrusion and gives the hose a solid anchor point. The bend restrictor on that same end keeps the hose from kinking as it turns into the bulkhead, and it's exactly where outboard splashwell installs tend to chafe through after a couple of seasons if there's nothing protecting the hose. Clean the threads, tape them properly, and snug the bulkhead fittings down. That's where the occasional weep shows up if the prep is rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is honest DIY work if you're comfortable with hydraulics. Because the ends are pre-crimped, there's no cutting hose to length or crimping your own fittings in the bilge. You route, connect, fill, and bleed. Just watch the routing so the hose doesn't twist as it lands at the bulkhead, and give it gentle sweeping bends rather than tight corners. When you bleed the system, open the helm relief valve first so trapped air can work its way out, otherwise you'll chase a soft spot in the wheel that never quite clears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hose itself is black and UV stable, so it holds up to sun and salt in an open splashwell. It's still worth a look each season at any spot where the hose passes a stringer or a sharp edge, since abrasion is the thing that gets steering hose long before the hose material itself wears out. The kit is CE Certified and UKCA Compliant, which for a US boat mainly tells you the metric fittings are to the standard Uflex builds its helms and cylinders around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing worth saying plainly: this is a set of two for a reason. A hydraulic steering system needs a matched pair so pressure balances port and starboard. Run a single hose or mix mismatched lengths and the wheel pulls to one side. Buy the pair, route them together, and you'll have tight, predictable steering that holds a heading and doesn't wander. Do the job once, do it right, and this is the kind of steering plumbing you don't think about again for a long time.\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 two matched 16-foot hoses, the balanced pair an outboard hydraulic steering system needs for even port-and-starboard pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-crimped brass fittings on both ends, so there's no cutting or field crimping, just route and connect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulkhead fitting on one end gives a water-resistant, threaded through-bulkhead pass instead of a loose grommeted hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBend restrictor on the bulkhead end prevents kinking and protects against chafe where splashwell installs wear through\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Uflex helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve for smooth, firm steering with no relief valve chatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack UV-stable hose holds up to sun and salt in an open splashwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE Certified and UKCA Compliant to Uflex metric fitting standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e16-foot length suits most single-outboard center consoles in the 25 to 30 foot range\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\u003eWhat boats is the 16-foot length right for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt suits most single-outboard center consoles in the roughly 25 to 30 foot range, where the run from a dash helm down to the cylinder is short but still needs slack for a clean route. Measure your actual routed path before ordering. You want some slack, not the hose pulled bar-tight and not a big coil trapping air at the low point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhich helms does this hose kit work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for Uflex helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve. Match the hose kit and cylinder to the pressure rating your helm is designed for. If you run a hose rated for a different pressure, you can get relief valve chatter and stiff steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do the bulkhead fittings and bend restrictors do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe bulkhead fitting on one end gives you a proper threaded, water-resistant pass through the transom or splashwell instead of a loose grommeted hole. The bend restrictor at that same point keeps the hose from kinking and protects it from chafing where outboard splashwell installs tend to wear through after a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to crimp my own fittings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. Both ends come pre-crimped with brass fittings from the factory. You route the hoses, connect them, fill the system, and bleed it. There's no cutting hose to length or crimping fittings in the bilge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does it come as a set of two?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eA hydraulic steering system needs a matched pair so pressure balances port and starboard. Running a single hose or mismatched lengths makes the wheel pull to one side. The pair keeps steering tight and predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I avoid leaks at the bulkhead fittings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eClean the threads, tape them properly, and snug the fittings down. Most weeps at the bulkhead come from rushed thread prep. Also watch that the hose doesn't twist as it lands at the fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the trick to bleeding the system?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOpen the helm relief valve first so trapped air can work its way out. If you skip that, air stays in the lines and you'll chase a soft spot in the wheel that never fully clears. Keeping the hose routing free of high coils also helps air escape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the CE and UKCA marking matter for a US boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor a US install it mainly confirms the metric fittings are to the standard Uflex builds its helms and cylinders around. The hoses connect the same way regardless of where the boat is registered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the black hose okay exposed to sun in a splashwell?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The hose is UV stable and holds up to sun and salt. It's still smart to check each season at any point where the hose passes a stringer or sharp edge, since abrasion is what gets steering hose before the material itself wears out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex Outboard Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 16 Foot, Set of 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKITOBBHBR-16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755030270\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard hydraulic steering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHelm Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex helms with 1500 PSI relief valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRelief Valve Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnd Fittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-crimped brass fittings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBulkhead Fittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn one end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBend Restrictors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn one end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE Certified \/ UKCA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeystone Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUFXITOBBHBR16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"What boats is the 16-foot length right for?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"It suits most single-outboard center consoles in the roughly 25 to 30 foot range, where the run from a dash helm down to the cylinder is short but still needs slack for a clean route. 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