External Steering: Stern only, worth it?
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External Steering: Stern only, worth it?
'02 Sunsation 25', 496 375HP/Bravo1, all stock
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
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'02 Sunsation 25', 496 375HP/Bravo1, all stock
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
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Anything that stabilizes the gimbal and adds leverage will be helpfull.
One is certainly better than none, even if you still have a cable in the mix.
Curious- whats the gimbal play like now? Go grab the bottom of the skeg and lift up.
Uncle Dave
One is certainly better than none, even if you still have a cable in the mix.
Curious- whats the gimbal play like now? Go grab the bottom of the skeg and lift up.
Uncle Dave
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I ran a single ram add on kit for many years with 550hp. It is a good step for you to take. Make sure whatever kit you buy, it is reputable so when you go to full hydraulic, you can still get the needed parts.
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Thx for giving me some confidence to move forward!
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Single engine boat you can get by with a single ram add on kit is what they call it without the helm. Deffinitely a step up for control at higher speeds. There was a hit for a single awhile back in the swap shop. Maybe a month ago. I'll look for it.
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Nice boat you have there!!- You'll like it better with steering.
I couldnt mount ANY rams externally because of molded in swim steps and I was afraid to sell my boat for fear the next guy would kill himself and ended up going with a mercury integrated transom system.
I have a 91 tunnel hull fully hydraulic -
To me it feels like most expensive 21 ft boat on the planet. (dont have the heart to sell it now.....
UD
Nice boat you have there!!- You'll like it better with steering.
I couldnt mount ANY rams externally because of molded in swim steps and I was afraid to sell my boat for fear the next guy would kill himself and ended up going with a mercury integrated transom system.
I have a 91 tunnel hull fully hydraulic -
To me it feels like most expensive 21 ft boat on the planet. (dont have the heart to sell it now.....
UD
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'02 Sunsation 25', 496 375HP/Bravo1, all stock
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
I want external hydraulic steering as a safety feature, but want to do it in steps to save a little cash for now. I have seen single-ram, stern only kits for about a $1,000. They use the existing power steering pump.
Will this accomplish anything, or just a bad idea? To go to the helm is about another $1500 (I think).
Anything would be helpful.
Thx!
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No problem happy to help
Nice boat you have there!!- You'll like it better with steering.
I couldnt mount ANY rams externally because of molded in swim steps and I was afraid to sell my boat for fear the next guy would kill himself and ended up going with a mercury integrated transom system.
I have a 91 tunnel hull fully hydraulic -
To me it feels like most expensive 21 ft boat on the planet. (dont have the heart to sell it now.....
UD
Nice boat you have there!!- You'll like it better with steering.
I couldnt mount ANY rams externally because of molded in swim steps and I was afraid to sell my boat for fear the next guy would kill himself and ended up going with a mercury integrated transom system.
I have a 91 tunnel hull fully hydraulic -
To me it feels like most expensive 21 ft boat on the planet. (dont have the heart to sell it now.....
UD