I'm also using the XS Performance system - very beefy, works great and probably the best-priced. Brian was also there at 7:00 p.m. to help over the phone with my install.

Hydrive steering is made in Austraila. Some of the discontinued S.S. rams are of excellent quality and are as good or better than the named brands. They usually have clevis ends and a round transom mount. They work great and hardly ever seemed to leak. I have bought about 10 different sets and used them on many different boats even with#3's. The helm pump they used weighed too much(like 40lbs.), but the rams are 1st quality. The tech guy at hydrive told me they were too expensive to make a profit ,so they stopped production.hydrive always sent parts though. I got some from OMC for o/b set-ups, and found a few more at surplus boat stores. This was a good alternative to new expensive set up for some guys,just use a different helm(charlyn capliano) and you have a good system. There are corporate office's in n.y..

I'm curious what exactly is a "Great Deal" We currently offer a deluxe offshore wingplate style add-on steering system from "Mayfair by Hardin Marine" starting at $1299.00 part#137-9580 for a single drive/single ram version or a $2199.00 part#137-9581 for a dual ram/ single drive version. This kit includes a polished 316L offshore wingplate, mounting studs, stainless braided hoses, one piece ss thru hulls, and more. Is there a better deal for a name brand system, with complete installation instruction, "TOLL FREE" tech help, and same day shipping? Let's compare

are they still around??how do you get ahold of him??
called and called and nothing

I just noticed they give a different number on their website.....
I've always gotten ahold of Brian at

1-513-407-0215


Doug