Steering Accessories and Spare Parts

Steering accessories and spare parts refer to all those components and spare parts related to the steering system of a boat or vessel. The steering system is the set of mechanisms that allow the direction of the boat to be controlled , typically via the rudder.

Here is an overview of the most common accessories and spare parts for steering systems:

🔧 Main Steering Components

1. Mechanical steering – With flexible or rigid cables connecting the steering wheel (or tiller) to the rudder.

2. Hydraulic steering – Uses a fluid circuit to transmit motion.

3. Electronic/fly-by-wire steering – Advanced system, often found on modern boats.

🧩 Common Accessories and Spare Parts

• Steering wheels / helms (stainless steel, wood, plastic)

• Control bars (for smaller boats)

• Hydraulic pumps (for hydraulic steering systems)

• Hydraulic cylinders (for rudder movement)

• Steering cables (with sheath for mechanical systems)

• Pulleys and transmissions (for motion transmission)

• Complete steering kits (steering wheel + cables + steering box)

• Joints and swivels

• Supports and fixing brackets

• Rudder position indicators

• Hydraulic oil and compensation tanks

• Remote controls for electronic systems

🛠️ Maintenance and Replacement

• Regularly check cables for wear or excessive play

• Hydraulic oil replacement and system bleeding

• Checking the cylinder gaskets and seals

• Lubrication of pulleys and joints