Dual ram hydraulic add on - hard to turn
 

I just added a dual ram Mayfair hydraulic steering add on kit. The system is much harder to turn quickly. This is specifically noticable around docks when turning fast. It's like the stock pump can't keep up with both rams. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Bigger pulley? Different pump? Stronger forearms? I put the same system on two boats and both have similar results.
The kits are really nice and fixed the high speed stability issue but require a lot more muscle near the launch.

If it isn't a full hydraulic system, what your getting is normal. I had the same issue with my marine machine dual ram setup until I went and converted to full hydraulic. Now I can turn with two fingers at idle.

You need to plan ahead and turn the wheel slower when at idle. If you can not live with that you will need to go full hydraulic. Likely this is not what you want to hear but once you get used to it is no big deal. However once you go full hydraulic you will never go back!

Its the nature of hyd add on. Bump the shifter into neutral when turning quickly. It will help.

Even with full hydraulic you need to put a little effort in it but it is much smoother & you can let go of the wheel @ 50mph & not have it move as with cable or partial hydraulic systems. Randy

my full dual ram w/the $$$ pump works very easy and smooth...

Full hydro as said before.. I'm glad I put the internal on. Made so much difference than just having the add on...

you might need to take out the small orface in the pump and drill it out .this will allow more fluid to the cylinders . even with fyll jydrollic this technique is a must sometimes .just a thought .

Ezstriper: What pump did you add?

the one that CP sells, it's made by AGR @ 817-626-9006, and works very well...