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Originally Posted by ThruHull (Post 2651946)

I have a brand new Zeiger Full to the helm, twin ram for single bravo I will let go cheap if anyone is interested, pm me

ThruHull, can you email me a price at [email protected]?

Thanks

We have recently sold several Mayfair setups and the customers were very pleased with the product. Can get Mayfair, Zeiger and Imco.

Let us know.

[email protected]

Kirk

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Originally Posted by CPPerformance (Post 2651980)

Mayfair byHardin Marines latest new Modular Wing plate Add-on steering system.This wing plate steering mount design incorporates dual side links and a single rear load cap that bolt together forming a strong bridge like cradle. The rear load cap bolts to and captures the outdrives rear end cap while the side links attach to the outdrives four mounting points at the Gimbal housing. This system eliminates the need to drill and tap your existing out drive for additional fastners like the current end cap systems sold today (Voiding Factory warranties). Best of all there is no disassembly of your outdrives rear end cap (again voids factory warranties) and these new systems fit all generations of Bravo outdrives including the new "Slope Back" style as well as come in different widths for multiple different transom applications. Buy the whole kit and you'll receive the one piece SS thru-hulls, polished SS rams, pre-made SS braided lines and SS fittings and more.

http://www.cpperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=9124

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...e/MAYFAIR1.jpg

I need a few better pics of this system.

Once you run a full hydraulic, it'll be the only thing you ever want. Call some of the mentioned brands and choose which ever you think will do it best for you. Hardin (Mayfair), IMCO, Latham, Zeiger ect. you won't go wrong with either.

i am green with hydraulic systems....what's the diff. between add-on and full hydro?
ill probly need one soon....
thanks

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Originally Posted by pqjack (Post 3647886)

i am green with hydraulic systems....what's the diff. between add-on and full hydro?
ill probly need one soon....
thanks

Add on uses the existing cable system, full has a hydrolic helm

Phucking boat sat all winter and now your gonna decide to do this? Talking about it for 2 years now! Sorry had to break your stones. Do the full hydraulic thing, you won't be sorry. Changes the whole feel of the ride. Besides if I had your money I'd burn mine. PS, change your name to moneymonkey too, LOL!

Not trying to hijack this.... I have the IMCO add-on kit on mine (single ram). Can I convert that to a full hydrolic helm with just the addition of the helm pump and hoses, then bypass the engine mounted pump??

Helm is not a pump but a directional valve controlled with the wheel. You can use the stock pump but will need a larger reservoir to compensate for the long hoses. A cooler might be a good idea as well.

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Originally Posted by Redhook98 (Post 3648650)

Yes, if you buy the right helm. The general helms that people are talking here are the Eaton/Charlynn style helms that use the power steering pump for pressure and volume. They are orbitrol steering valves. But if you buy a Capilano style helm that is a positive displacement pump you can use that without the power steering pump. I also know a couple people that use the Teleflex displacement helm, but they are a lot of turns lock to lock.