I.T.S. Pros and cons

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10-20-2010 | 07:14 AM

Dave M

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I.T.S. Pros and cons

I searched for info on ITS (Integrated Transom System) and there hasn't been much talk about it recently. Are a lot of people choosing ITS on new boats?

Anybody have any first hand info or comments. I like the clean look and realize the setback will have different effect on different hulls.

How about reliability? turning radius? as compared to a standard hydraulic system?

10-20-2010 | 08:02 AM

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We had them on a Gladiator, no issues, but watch the hinge pins and associated wear washers/pads...

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10-20-2010 | 12:46 PM

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Haven't really heard anything bad about them other then the extra cost.

10-20-2010 | 12:51 PM

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had them on a 38 Formula for 3 seasons & now 5 seasons on my trip 525's, not 1 single issue!! Another bravo boat would have them w/o a blink!! Good luck!

10-20-2010 | 01:16 PM

Dave M

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Thanks for the info.

Just to clarify what I read, the drive that bolts up to the ITS has a longer shaft and different top cap? So, if you had drive issues you could not just bolt another bravo on and roll?

10-20-2010 | 02:41 PM

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That is correct. XR's and XR ITS's are totally different drives.ITS has it's own hydraulic steering,regular XR's usually have an aftermarket steering such as Latham Marine.