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dyno 03-03-2003 05:44 AM

Add on external steering?
 
I'm thinking about an add on not full hydraulic Maxx told me that on twins its a little stiff...well how stiff? any input will be great!
Don

US1 Fountain 03-03-2003 06:03 AM

My last boat had it on a single motor. It was really not bad. Only time I could notice a slightly stiffer steering was at idle and when trying to turn wheel fast, otherwise just fine. Mine was the dual ram Lathem add-on, so don't see how it would be any different than a twin motor with dual rams. Same number of rams.
Besides, better than none and can always upgrade later.

dyno 03-03-2003 06:10 AM

Thats what I'm thinking.....some is better than none! I'm teedering on the edge of a layoff and really dont have the money but I really should make the upgrade....1993 31 Sonic ss running 75 and tips the scale at 7700 lbs. steering would be a good thing!

Audiofn 03-03-2003 06:44 AM

I have been in a couple boats with add on systems. They are fine. I do not turn my wheel much at all around the docks anyhow that is what I have two engines for :D:D You can also drill out some orifaces to help out with your idle turning if you feel it to be to stiff after you are done. I am going with the add on system for sure and I am not worried about it at all.

Jon

RUSSSR1 03-03-2003 10:53 AM

Audio,

I as well want an add on system from Maxx. I am trying to get some dimensions from him with little feed back. I need to make sure that the rams will clear my silent thunder. I do not want to miss the intro price:D

Dyno,

An add on system is a great place to start. The most important thing an add on will give you the same strength as full hydraulic. Just not the same steering power.

dyno 03-03-2003 11:05 AM

Russ I have the same clearance issues I have the intigrated platform on my Sonic....

RUSSSR1 03-03-2003 12:01 PM

Dyno,
Yes you do, but the center of your drives should be open. I will look for a pic of my set up.


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