Originally Posted by Mentalpause (Post 2600992)

I've had full hydraulic steering boats for about 10 years before this boat, so I am probably a bad judge of the feel. I did not have any issues with the feel for the steering on this boat, felt like a typical hydraulic steering boat. I did drive a non axius 350 and it felt more like the old power steering assisted cable driven boats I used to own years ago. I am not saying one feel is better or worse than the other, just saying they feel different.

So far so good - we will see when we get the new software upgrades. I boat on LOTO so will likely rarely use the auto pilot pad. So deactivation of it does not bother me much.

Have you had any more glitchy behaviors with your axius since you got the new version of the software?

Originally Posted by Mentalpause (Post 2600992)

Have you had any more glitchy behaviors with your axius since you got the new version of the software?

Originally Posted by Knot 4 Me (Post 2601732)

I thought the steering had a very light feel to it.

Originally Posted by cmcjo (Post 2604005)

My cousin bought another 350SS without Axius and his steering is very tight and responsive. No chance of using your pinky finger with no resistance like my axius 350ss. My Axius steering wheel takes alot of turning before you feel the boat turning.

Originally Posted by DOCS OUT (Post 2604024)

A question about steering. WithOUT the axius, the steering is "tight but responsive". Is there not an option for 'power steering' when ordering these motors/boats, i.e., something that would give a good response feel but, have the ease of turning, akin to that of power steering in an automobile?

Originally Posted by cmcjo (Post 2604003)

No glitches other than last week with the drive turning for no reason.
I think they will get it fixed tommorow so we will see..

Originally Posted by selpel (Post 2604084)

We have just received our first Axius boat and it has not been splashed yet. ALL 350SS non/axius boats have power steering BUT it is mechanical (cable driven) to a unit located on the inside of the transon on the boat. If Axius uses the same style steering system that Volvos IPS does the helm is electricas it signals a servo on the drives to turn left or right. I need to explore this further to learn if this correct or not.
mentalpause or cmcjo can you answer this question...With the ignition of can you spin the wheel like it is not hooked to anything?:cool-smiley-011:


I think the only way to make it easier would be the steering system like they use on the Fas-Tech boats a hydraulic power
steering system................

Originally Posted by Mentalpause (Post 2604333)

I have the same question as you do Steve. I thought I read somewhere that Axius employed hydraulic to the stern, but I am not sure. I did feel that the steering in the 350 felt more like hydraulic than cable, but I never asked about it during the buying process.

Which boat did you get in with Axius?

I'll be back down in 6 days and we can go for a spin.