Hi Guys, I've been reading through your post as I'm planning on moving from the stock cable steer to hydraulic steering on my Grew Profisher with a Merc sterndrive to accommodate an autopilot . I've determined the Seastar cylinder HC5328 will fit on my power steering actuator but I have to remove it to install due to limited space. I've discovered my actuator is leaking so now I have to replace it prior to installing the Seastar cylinder. Question for you, is it possible to remove the entire Merc power steering assembly; the actuator, cooler and pump and just have a hydraulic cylinder back there to control the outdrive? I'm wonder how the steering would feel, with the current system there is no effort to steer the boat. I currently use an Ezsteer bar to link my kicker to the sterndrive so if I stay with the power steering system I would not benefit from the power steering when trolling but the hydraulic system will still have to move the steering actuator without help from the power steering pump. Any input would be greatly appreciated