Just picked up an almost immaculate 86 10Meter and I'm thinking about converting to hydraulic steering this winter. Any thoughts on this appreciated as far as best kits out there, who to purchase from, any big drawbacks or problems anyone has had installing this stuff?

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If you go new Imco has a good product at a reasonable price. Changed one over years ago using their product. Just do the whole deal, helm and all, best money you will ever spend on a perf boat from both the handling and safety that you will gain.

I bought my 10M with Imco full hyd steering on it. I am very happy with it. I would recommend their system.