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Old 11-16-2009, 12:47 PM
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I have a single engine 24ft boat with a hp 500 bravo xr and ITS
I am currently using a 120 cc helm and the boat feels like it wants to make a u turn at the slightest turn of the wheel
( ok maby not that bad)
Just wondering what other people are using?
also I have only 2.5 turns lock to lock
my concern is when running the boat in some rough water that if I get bounced around a little I don,t want the boat to turn unexpectedly
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Old 11-17-2009, 01:29 AM
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2.5 turns lock to lock is a quite a bit. Thats what mine is on my AT and I think its too much. I would prefer 1.5-2. My Pantera was less than 1.5 turns lock to lock and it never felt like you describe yours does.
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Old 11-17-2009, 08:30 AM
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we sell the helm that you are using for a twin 28-32 application.
If you want a slower steer ratio use the next size smaller helm.
A 211-1008 (95 cu in rev)
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Old 11-18-2009, 06:30 AM
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I plan on slowing it down
just curious what other people were running or what was reccommended
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its not the helm size I would take a look at the gimble pins and bushings
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Old 11-18-2009, 09:56 PM
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That's the nature of the beast!! Those steering cylinders are so short they react fast, i think your on the rite track with the bigger helm..
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