WHAT HE SAID !!!! Plus Imco has complette sets for around2500 bucks twin ram.

Wow, that's the first story I have heard like that. That is a bad story.

Then I would say it like this:

Single over nothing - go single
Twin - even better

I have talked to lot's that pass on steering systems because they are scared to spend $4,000 bucks. Those I tell to at least go with a single.

I still don't think it is fair to compare the conditions faced by a race boat to a pleasure boat though.

You can buy am IMCO full hydraulic twin ram system for $2,500? You should advertise that. You will have them going out the door all day long at that price.

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I still don't think it is fair to compare the conditions faced by a race boat to a pleasure boat though.[/QUOTE]

Depends on the driver and water conditions. Twin drives dont bother me as much as a single just because the opposing rotation pushes againest the tie bar!!! Single drive even at low HP #s loads the drive in only one direction and a hold hell of a lot after flying.. I set all standards by what we learn from racing!!
Poker Runs have the first stops 10-30 miles running WOT. A good OSS race now days might have a 3-5 mile straight. Even the Bud Boat will only average 110-120 around a coarse..I have been in my fair share of flips and wreaks and I try not to put price over safety..Good discussion but a single bravo will kill you just fast with 500 hp than my 40 skater with 2600hp.Due the math 2600 hp running 4 rams / 650 per ram divided by 2 because the props turn in..All so if you run two if one blows out you still can finish the day..

Depends on the driver and water conditions. Twin drives dont bother me as much as a single just because the opposing rotation pushes againest the tie bar!!! Single drive even at low HP #s loads the drive in only one direction and a hold hell of a lot after flying.. I set all standards by what we learn from racing!!
Poker Runs have the first stops 10-30 miles running WOT. A good OSS race now days might have a 3-5 mile straight. Even the Bud Boat will only average 110-120 around a coarse..I have been in my fair share of flips and wreaks and I try not to put price over safety..Good discussion but a single bravo will kill you just fast with 500 hp than my 40 skater with 2600hp.Due the math 2600 hp running 4 rams / 650 per ram divided by 2 because the props turn in..All so if you run two if one blows out you still can finish the day.. [/QUOTE]

Agreed, you can't put a price on safety.

OK, I have a single ram and hydraulic helm. Can I add another ram or do I have to start all over?

U can add an other ram !!!

imcomarine.com

is where i got the price from !!!

I believe Daredevil is correct...
You can get an IMCO twin ram system for just under 2500.00
It is in my IMCO catalog.

Chris