Now that I will be making a fair amount of horsepower, do you think it is necessary to replace the stock Merc. gimbal ring to Imcos' H.D. unit? I would think it would be a good investment. I never changed one before. It doesn't look too difficult. But what about any special tools needed??

If you are in the 800hp+ range, then I think that it's worth it. I've never changed one, but I saw it done and it looked like a serious pita.

not as easy as it look's. and it's only really necessary if you plan on running hard offshore. also if you have a 2000 or up gimbel it has 4 bolt's holding the gimbel helmet pin in place, its pretty tough.

Monsta,
Bo is this you??

My boat is a '99.

Just for the record... It is spelled Gimbal..

I'm actually looking for a good used gimbal ring if anyone may happen to have one........the gimbal assembly i bought had a cracked gimbal ring in 3 places!!!! i think the U-bolt was the only thing holding it together!!!

Vinny,

Until you add a blower, your stock gimbal will be just fine. That is, if it's in good shape. I started with the mercury HP gimbal, but that was at 800+HP, and your not there yet.

Get that thing in the water there's still time to test.

Wally,
i have a good used HP gimble ring ..if you are interested..

Don
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i know, my spelling when typing is horrible. second time i've been corrected. yes it's me. also, wally i have 2 used gimbal's and one of them has been revamped. it also has a brand new hp gimbal ring, and gimbal pins.

ohhhh,, number is 516-799-6029. hi vin!