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Old 10-02-2005, 08:46 AM
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i currently have the stock merc power steering setup w/ single cable, it has 2 bravo drives w/ the tie bar in boat on the tiller arms, anyway, i just got the boat to run 71 mph and was wondering if this was ok w/ the stock system, do i need to add anything?? was considering putting on the external tie bar, any thoughts???
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Old 10-02-2005, 09:17 AM
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Hi,
Check out the below threads for starters.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ernal+steering

or

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...ernal+steering


or go to search section and type in the topics and enjoy the reads.

I am pondering the idea and trying to sell the wife on such an expense.
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Old 10-02-2005, 09:55 AM
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boy, i'm glad i'm in the same boat as you, my wife would have a hard time digesting the price!!!!
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Gentllemen,
I have externial system for sale. It a Marine Machine with only 16 hrs on the system. It includes rams, ram brackets, ram fastners, bracket fastners, wing plates (twin Bravo I) drive fastner extentions. Photo's available. Asking $1,950.00 plus freight.
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External is the best way to go but at the very least you should install a tie bar on the drive that will at least help save the steering pins some what!!!
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Originally Posted by GOODT
External is the best way to go but at the very least you should install a tie bar on the drive that will at least help save the steering pins some what!!!


with out question.
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Old 10-02-2005, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by BajaBennett
Gentllemen,
I have externial system for sale. It a Marine Machine with only 16 hrs on the system. It includes rams, ram brackets, ram fastners, bracket fastners, wing plates (twin Bravo I) drive fastner extentions. Photo's available. Asking $1,950.00 plus freight.
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That's a real good price. You can't touch two rams, wing plates, brackets etc for under 2k anywhere. External steering, at least the add on system is a must at 70 mph.
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Find out if that price includes the Brazil valve too.
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Originally Posted by BajaBennett
Gentllemen,
I have externial system for sale. It a Marine Machine with only 16 hrs on the system. It includes rams, ram brackets, ram fastners, bracket fastners, wing plates (twin Bravo I) drive fastner extentions. Photo's available. Asking $1,950.00 plus freight.
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Dail,
That does sound like a decent price,so would this be considered an add on? Can this be upgraded later as a full system should I decide later. Can you please send pics to [email protected]. or post them on this thread for all to see.
Does anyone know what the flat rate(avg install time) is on installing this. For a novice that turns wrenches quite well?
Now to catch up on honeydue projects to try and convince the wife that we MUST spend more on my hobby.
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Add-ons can be upgraded to full hyd at a later date. Had an add-on on my last boat. Rock solid.
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