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09-28-2008 | 08:27 PM

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The nose cones are Hydromotive. $100 each from CP Performance. The full hydraulic Marine Machine kit was also from CP Performance $4650 includes everything you need except a steering wheel.

11-27-2008 | 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by schmiddy

Mine originally came with TRS/PS from the factory ('80), which was replaced in '82 by what I was told is called a "hydraulic assist" system. Still had the Rotary helm, but had dual external Latham rams which the factory PS pump pushed. It served it's purpose safety wise but was so hard to turn (couldn't turn with 1 hand) that docking and just plain driving the thing was a pain.This yr I upgraded to full hydraulic, and I'm pissed that I didn't do it 2 yrs ago!* I just added a cher lynn helm, hub adapter and lines. It's not cheap (cost less for me, just used the old rams) but it's worth EVERY penny, believe me.

What size cher lynn did you use, and what are the turns lock to lock now? Still using power steering pump or no? I've got rams, just need to pick a helm...and I hate that I will loose my tilt - tilt hydraulic helms are all stupid expensive...........