Add on external steering?

dyno · 03-03-2003, 06:44 AM

I'm thinking about an add on not full hydraulic Maxx told me that on twins its a little stiff...well how stiff? any input will be great!
Don

US1 Fountain · 03-03-2003, 07:03 AM

My last boat had it on a single motor. It was really not bad. Only time I could notice a slightly stiffer steering was at idle and when trying to turn wheel fast, otherwise just fine. Mine was the dual ram Lathem add-on, so don't see how it would be any different than a twin motor with dual rams. Same number of rams.
Besides, better than none and can always upgrade later.

dyno · 03-03-2003, 07:10 AM

Thats what I'm thinking.....some is better than none! I'm teedering on the edge of a layoff and really dont have the money but I really should make the upgrade....1993 31 Sonic ss running 75 and tips the scale at 7700 lbs. steering would be a good thing!

Audiofn · 03-03-2003, 07:44 AM

I have been in a couple boats with add on systems. They are fine. I do not turn my wheel much at all around the docks anyhow that is what I have two engines for

You can also drill out some orifaces to help out with your idle turning if you feel it to be to stiff after you are done. I am going with the add on system for sure and I am not worried about it at all.

Jon

RUSSSR1 · 03-03-2003, 11:53 AM

Audio,

I as well want an add on system from Maxx. I am trying to get some dimensions from him with little feed back. I need to make sure that the rams will clear my silent thunder. I do not want to miss the intro price

Dyno,

An add on system is a great place to start. The most important thing an add on will give you the same strength as full hydraulic. Just not the same steering power.

dyno · 03-03-2003, 12:05 PM

Russ I have the same clearance issues I have the intigrated platform on my Sonic....

RUSSSR1 · 03-03-2003, 01:01 PM

Dyno,
Yes you do, but the center of your drives should be open. I will look for a pic of my set up.