Pure Energy

The way the steering is set up greatly reduces my turning radius. I need to change it. It is imposible to manuver at idle speeds. I can't take it anymore!!! Please call me 201-852-8488

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FX10

Kendall, when it comes to steering setups, I'm definitely not the expert. Coen could probably help you, or someone like Dave MDG

Pure Energy

OK, Just thought it was a matter of new rams in a new location.

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z.zuperboat

I know exactly what your talking about. High idle big prop alittle wind and your screwed. Fast long singles can be hard to dock. Pull the pins on the rams and see if drive swings more. I know mine is limited because of the pistons. Talk to Skip over at MRD 6312255656, some times they have what you need in stock new or used.

Pure Energy

Thanks Zup, my rams are mounted all the way out to the swim platform! There is very little turning with the drive. It was set up that way by the previous owner. He said it was done that way to prevent hooking while racing. Complete moron!!!

z.zuperboat

Capalano makes a helm that you can adjust the turning radius from the helm itself. A turn of a screw and you can go say from 2 turns lock to lock. To 4 turns lock to lock. That mite make the drive react faster for better docking control. Just an option dont know if that would help. My motor has a small pully on the crank to slow down the belt speed but at idle it make the steering a bit hard.

Pat McPherson

Hey PE my Velocity was originally rigged for racing and the pistons are long and mounted wide like yours. It can be a pain around the docks when the wind blows.
I only run a 26p and my boat is only 28' so I'm sure she's easier than yours.
You will need shorter pistons to make an improvement.
We gotta me up a Claudio's this year...

Pure Energy

Hey Pat!! Yup, same set up. I need to check, but it was mentioned that the rams may have stops in them to prevent full range of motion.

lightspeed

The Rams Should Have A 9 Inch Stroke To Get Full Lock To Lock Steering,,,You Have A Bravo ???Stock Gimbel??

FX10

I was wondering when you wee going to get in on this, You da man when it comes to rigging.