{"product_id":"uflex-kitobdbr-2-5-steering-hose-kit-dual-engine","title":"Uflex KITOBDBR-2.5 Dual Engine Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 2.5 ft","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Uflex KITOBDBR-2.5 gives you two 2.5 foot high-pressure hydraulic hoses for a dual cylinder or dual engine outboard steering system. Both ends come pre-crimped with bend restrictors, so you route them, thread them in, and bleed the system. Sized for tight twin-engine transoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running twin outboards or a dual-cylinder steering setup, you already know the connection hoses are the part nobody thinks about until one kinks or weeps at a fitting. This Uflex kit takes that guesswork out. You get two 2.5 foot high-pressure hydraulic hoses, both ends already crimped at the factory, with bend restrictors molded on at every fitting. Pull them out of the box, route them, thread them in, bleed the system. That's the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what these hoses actually do. In an outboard hydraulic steering system, the helm pump pushes fluid through the lines to the cylinder that swings the engine. Every turn of the wheel is pressure moving through these hoses, so they're not garden hose. They're high-pressure hydraulic line built for the working pressures an outboard steering cylinder sees. The pre-crimped fittings are what keep that pressure sealed at the ends, trip after trip, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2.5 foot length is built for tight work. On a twin-engine transom where the cylinders sit close together and the runs are short, a longer hose just coils up and gets in the way. These are sized for that close spacing. A quick word from the crew who install these all day though. Measure first. Two and a half feet doesn't leave much slack once you account for engine tilt and a little service room, so lay it out before you commit. If your run needs more reach, Uflex makes the same kit in longer lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-crimped fittings are the real time-saver here. No field crimping tool, no guessing whether you got the fitting seated right. Both hoses come sealed and ready. The bend restrictors matter more than they look. Hydraulic steering hose doesn't like a sharp turn right at the fitting, and that's exactly where it wants to bend when you tuck it into a cylinder port. The restrictor holds the radius so the hose curves instead of kinking, which is where a lot of long-term leaks and pressure loss start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth hoses are black, which keeps things clean in an engine well or bilge where you'd rather not see bright hose. And because it's a matched set of two, your port and starboard runs come out the same length. That keeps the steering feel balanced side to side, which you'll notice at the wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few install tips from the water. Run the pair parallel and zip-tie them together every eight to ten inches. It keeps them from slapping around and cuts down on steering feedback through the helm. At the cylinder end, take your time seating the O-ring. On a short run like this the fitting sits under a bit of tension, and a pinched O-ring is the most common reason one of these ever seeps. Snug, not gorilla-tight. And give the black jacket a little shade where you can, because any hydraulic hose left baking on an open transom will get brittle faster than one tucked out of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are CE certified and UKCA compliant, so if your boat is spec'd for the EU or UK market you're covered on paper. They're recommended for use with Ultraflex standard helms. If you're not sure what you've got at the helm and cylinders, confirm your port thread type before you order. Getting the thread right up front saves a return and a weekend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anyone rigging or re-hosing a dual-engine or dual-cylinder outboard steering system that needs a short, clean connection run. It's not the kit for a single-cylinder boat, and it's not a long console-to-transom pull. It's the tight, twin-setup connection kit. And for that job, it's about as straightforward as hydraulic steering plumbing gets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo 2.5 ft high-pressure hydraulic hoses per kit, sized for dual cylinder or dual engine steering runs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePre-crimped fittings on both ends of each hose, so there's no field crimping and no guesswork on the seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBend restrictors molded on at every fitting to hold the hose radius and stop kinking at the cylinder and helm ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMatched set of two keeps port and starboard runs the same length for balanced steering feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack jacket blends into engine wells and bilge routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCE certified and UKCA compliant for boats spec'd into EU and UK markets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShort 2.5 ft length suits tight twin-engine transoms where cylinders sit close together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended for use with Ultraflex standard helms\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 comes in this kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTwo high-pressure hydraulic steering hoses, each 2.5 feet long, with pre-crimped fittings and bend restrictors on both ends. It's a matched set of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is this hose kit used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eConnecting a dual cylinder or dual engine outboard hydraulic steering system. The two hoses carry fluid between the helm and the steering cylinders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long is each hose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach hose is 2.5 feet long. It's a short run built for tight twin-engine transoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo the hoses come with fittings already installed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Both ends are pre-crimped at the factory, so you don't need a crimping tool or any field assembly. Route them and thread them in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat do the bend restrictors do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey hold the hose radius where it turns into a fitting, so the line curves instead of kinking. That's the spot where hydraulic hose is most likely to fail over time, so the restrictors help the connection last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill 2.5 feet be long enough for my boat?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOn a tight twin-engine transom, usually yes, but measure first. Two and a half feet doesn't leave much slack once you account for engine tilt and service room. Lay out your run before ordering. Uflex offers the same kit in longer lengths if you need more reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat helms does this work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's recommended for use with Ultraflex standard helms. If you're not certain what you have, confirm your port thread type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this kit certified?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The hoses are CE certified and UKCA compliant, which matters if your boat is built or sold into the EU or UK market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat color are the hoses?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack. They blend into an engine well or bilge where you'd rather not see bright hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eShould I run the two hoses together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Run the pair parallel and secure them with zip ties every eight to ten inches. It keeps them from slapping around and reduces steering feedback through the helm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAny tip to avoid leaks at the fittings?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTake your time seating the O-ring at the cylinder end. On a short run the fitting sits under a little tension, and a pinched O-ring is the most common reason one of these ever seeps. Snug it firmly but don't overtighten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to check thread type before ordering?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Confirm the thread type on your cylinders and helm, such as ORB or NPT, before you order so the fittings match your steering system.\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 Dual Cylinder\/Dual Engine Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, 2.5 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\u003eKITOBDBR-2.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e702755033639\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 ft (each)\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\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Cylinder \/ Dual Engine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHose Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-pressure hydraulic steering hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFittings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-crimped on both ends\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBend Restrictors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn both ends of each hose\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\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltraflex standard helms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKeystone VCPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUFXKITOBDBR25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOwner Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-reviews\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"nvn-rating-summary\"\u003eAverage rating 4.6 out of 5 across 38 owner reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eD. Marsh\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2025-07-22\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eRigged these on a twin outboard transom and the bend restrictors kept the hose from kinking right at the cylinder ports. Pre-crimped ends meant no crimping tool, in and bled the same afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eR. Callahan\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2025-05-10\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eGood quality hose and the 2.5 ft length is right for a tight dual-engine setup. Just measure carefully first, there isn't a lot of extra slack once the engines tilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nvn-review-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-stars\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-author\"\u003eT. Okafor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"nvn-review-date\"\u003e2025-09-01\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"nvn-review-body\"\u003eRan the pair parallel and zip tied them every eight inches like the instructions suggest. Steering feels tight and even side to side. 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