{"product_id":"uflex-kitobbhbr-20-hydraulic-steering-hose-kit-20ft","title":"Uflex USA KITOBBHBR-20 Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 20 ft, Set of 2","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex USA KITOBBHBR-20 is a matched pair of 20-foot black hydraulic steering hoses with pre-crimped bulkhead fittings and bend restrictors on one end. Built for Uflex helms running a 1500 PSI relief valve, it's the factory-fitted hose half of an outboard hydraulic steering job, no field crimping required. CE Certified and UKCA Compliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're rigging or re-plumbing an outboard hydraulic steering system, this is the hose half of the job done right. The Uflex USA KITOBBHBR-20 is a matched pair of 20-foot hydraulic hoses, black, with pre-crimped bulkhead fittings and bend restrictors already on one end. You get two hoses in the kit, cut and fitted to the same length, so your steering loads up evenly and the wheel tracks straight. No field crimping, no guessing at fitting orientation. Just route, connect, and bleed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hoses are built for helms that run a 1500 PSI relief valve. That covers the Uflex SilverSteer and MasterDrive helm families, so if you're pairing them with one of those pumps you're in the right place. Matching the hose kit to the helm's relief pressure matters. Run the wrong combination and you'll hear the relief valve chatter and feel the steering go vague at the stops. Get it matched and the system holds pressure the way it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pre-crimped bulkhead fittings are the part most people appreciate on install day. One end of each hose already carries a factory-crimped bulkhead fitting, so you thread it through the transom or a bulkhead, snug it down, and you've got a sealed, serviceable pass-through. That's a cleaner job than crimping in the field, and it's a lot more repeatable. The bulkhead design also means you can break the connection later for service without cutting hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBend restrictors are the quiet hero here. They sit right at the fitted end, where the hose makes its tightest turn coming off the cylinder or the transom near the engine tilt tube. That tight radius is exactly where an unprotected hose wants to kink over time, and a kinked hydraulic line is a dead steering system. The restrictors hold the bend at a safe radius so the hose flexes with the engine instead of collapsing. If you've ever chased a spongy or stiff wheel back to a crushed hose, you know why this detail earns its keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouting is straightforward on most center consoles and single-outboard rigs. You run the pair from the helm pump aft to the steering cylinder, keeping both lines together so they stay the same effective length. Twenty feet is a common run for a mid-size boat with a center or side console. Watch your pass-throughs and drill the bulkhead holes to size so the fittings seat clean without chafing the jacket. Where the hose crosses an aluminum gunwale edge or a sharp bracket, add a wrap of chafe protection. The black jacket handles sun and salt well, but no jacket loves a raw metal edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the hoses are run and connected, plan on a proper bleed. Hydraulic steering feels spongy until every bit of trapped air is out of the lines, and the pre-crimped ends can hold a stubborn pocket. A vacuum or power-purge bleed pulls that air out far better than turning the wheel lock to lock by hand. Take your time here. A clean bleed is the difference between crisp, one-finger steering and a wheel that feels like it's pushing through pudding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the hose set only. You'll pair it with a matching 1500 PSI Uflex helm and steering cylinder, plus the correct hydraulic fluid, to make a complete system. If 20 feet isn't your run length, the same hose kit comes in other lengths, so measure your actual routing before you order. And because it's CE Certified and UKCA Compliant, it's cleared for boats headed into European and UK markets, which matters if you're rigging for export or buying a boat built to those standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any boater building or refreshing an outboard hydraulic steering setup around a 1500 PSI Uflex helm who wants factory-fitted hoses instead of a field-crimp gamble. Who's it not for? If your helm runs a different relief pressure, or you need a run longer or shorter than 20 feet, look at the matching kit for your setup first. Match the pressure, match the length, and this pair will give you smooth, reliable steering season after season.\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 20-foot hydraulic steering hoses, cut equal so single-engine steering loads evenly and the wheel tracks straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-crimped bulkhead fittings on one end mean no field crimping and a clean, sealed transom or bulkhead pass-through\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBend restrictors on the fitted end hold the hose at a safe radius near the cylinder and tilt tube so it won't kink\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt for Uflex helms with a 1500 PSI relief valve, including the SilverSteer and MasterDrive series\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack abrasion-resistant jacket stands up to sun and salt in a transom run or open bilge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBulkhead fittings break for service later without cutting hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE Certified and UKCA Compliant for boats built to European and UK standards\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\u003eHow many hoses come in the KITOBBHBR-20 kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo. It's a matched set of hydraulic steering hoses cut to the same 20-foot length, so single-engine steering loads evenly and tracks straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat helms are these hoses compatible with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey're built for Uflex helms that use a 1500 PSI relief valve, including the SilverSteer and MasterDrive series. Match the hose kit to your helm's relief pressure for correct performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the fittings already installed on the hoses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. One end of each hose comes with a pre-crimped bulkhead fitting from the factory, so there's no field crimping. You route the hose and thread the fitting through the transom or bulkhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do the bend restrictors do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey sit at the fitted end and hold the hose at a safe bend radius where it turns tight near the cylinder or tilt tube. That keeps the line from kinking, which would kill your steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color are the hoses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack, with an abrasion-resistant jacket that stands up to sun and salt in a transom run or open bilge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo these hoses come with steering fluid or a helm?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is the pair of hoses with fittings and bend restrictors only. You'll add a matching 1500 PSI Uflex helm, a steering cylinder, and the correct hydraulic fluid to complete the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre these hoses certified for European or UK boats?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. They're CE Certified and UKCA Compliant, so they're cleared for boats built for European and UK markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo both hoses need to be the same length?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, and they already are. A matched pair keeps the steering effort equal side to side. Unequal runs can create a pull to one side on a single-engine outboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat if I need a different length than 20 feet?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis kit is the 20-foot version. Uflex offers the same hose kit in other lengths, so measure your actual helm-to-cylinder routing and order the length that fits your boat.\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 USA KITOBBHBR-20 Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 20 ft, 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-20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755030294\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSet of 2 (two hoses)\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\u003eHelm Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHelms with 1500 PSI relief valves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Helm Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUflex SilverSteer and MasterDrive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-crimped bulkhead fittings (one end)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBend Restrictors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded on one end\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE Certified, UKCA Compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSteering Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutboard hydraulic steering\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\": \"How many hoses come in the KITOBBHBR-20 kit?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Two. 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