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Old 06-25-2013, 04:59 PM
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my 94 sunsation aggressor currently has a single ram hydraulic steering setup that runs to the helm. I am interested in going with duals if it isnt too much of a swap. Is it as easy as buying a second ram and running hoses?
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my 94 sunsation aggressor currently has a single ram hydraulic steering setup that runs to the helm. I am interested in going with duals if it isnt too much of a swap. Is it as easy as buying a second ram and running hoses?
Basically. If you already have full to the helm single ram all you would need to do is get a second ram,mounting hardware, wing plate (if you don't have one that is set up for duals) 2 Tee fittings for the one side and some lines. Not very complicated at all.
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Old 06-25-2013, 10:09 PM
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my 94 sunsation aggressor currently has a single ram hydraulic steering setup that runs to the helm. I am interested in going with duals if it isnt too much of a swap. Is it as easy as buying a second ram and running hoses?
Do you have a power steering pump on the engine? Or is the steering helm the actual pump?
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I have a power steering pump and the lines all run to the steering wheel. It's not the Brazil valve setup
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Here is a pic of the steering setup on it. Do any of you happen to know who wouldve made this or where i can find the matching ram?

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Looks like a hynautic ram that has been plated.
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do you have any pics of the inside of the boat, like the reservoir?
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Old 10-25-2013, 06:24 AM
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Is your steering pretty solid now? I think a single ram system is adequate on a boat that size. I had a 24 Superboat, with a single ram, full system and the steering was great.
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http://www.go2marine.com/product/812...hrough-k9.html

Looks like the ram alone will run you $675
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