Steering add on or full sytem?
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Originally Posted by Magic Medicine
If you have the extra $ go for it. If not the add on system should be plenty safe.
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Originally Posted by Magic Medicine
If you have the extra $ go for it. If not the add on system should be plenty safe.
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Re: Steering add on or full sytem?
Originally Posted by US1 Fountain
Previous boat had the dual Lathem add-on. Boat would run 83mph and solid as a rock. Only down side was at idle the steering was bit stiff. Normal side effect of add-ons.
You can alway upgrade at a latter date.
You can alway upgrade at a latter date.
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I had an add-on...Striped the helm unit out after running hard in big water.
Damn lucky we had just stopped...I'll never be without FULL again
Damn lucky we had just stopped...I'll never be without FULL again
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I'm with Smitty, I bought my boat(also a 272) running in the low 80's w/o hyd steering. I didn't know any better at the time and dodged a major bullet. I started with an add on but it was squirrelly as hell. Put the full on and feel alot safer. My buddy has a Nordic running in the 80's w/no hyd and I won't ride with him. If something breaks going that fast you ARE toast!
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[QUOTE=carrboy]I agree w/you MM...that's from my personal experience and just my opinion of course...every boat is different.[/quote
Talking SPECIFICALLY about Baja 272's -Me and Kennyo both tried external hydraulic steering on our 272's and they were still out of control. Maybe a better boat would be fine but I wouldn't waste my time with the add-on external steering on this particular hull,IT'S JUST A WASTE OF TIME-IT WILL STILL CHINE WALK,272 Bajas NEED FULL HYDRAULIC TO NOT CHINE WALK IN THE 70-80 mph range,Smitty
Talking SPECIFICALLY about Baja 272's -Me and Kennyo both tried external hydraulic steering on our 272's and they were still out of control. Maybe a better boat would be fine but I wouldn't waste my time with the add-on external steering on this particular hull,IT'S JUST A WASTE OF TIME-IT WILL STILL CHINE WALK,272 Bajas NEED FULL HYDRAULIC TO NOT CHINE WALK IN THE 70-80 mph range,Smitty
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Thanks for the info I am looking at buying a full systems. Any thoughts on manufacturer? I saw the picture of your trim tabs. What are the measurements and gauge of the tabs?
Thanks for the info I am looking at buying a full systems. Any thoughts on manufacturer? I saw the picture of your trim tabs. What are the measurements and gauge of the tabs?
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Originally Posted by Lt for Life
One other thing. single or duel rams?
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