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Old 12-02-2004 | 02:23 PM
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Can anyone update me as to how their systems are functioning? There was a flurry of discussion when they first came out - almost all positive - then silence as I understand they're not being actively retailed at this time. Thanks.
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Old 12-02-2004 | 05:30 PM
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I too am interested in some updated info on them.

I was planning on buying a system sometime this winter for my boat...
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Old 12-02-2004 | 05:41 PM
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yes they are still buzy send allen4 a message and he will hook you up
 
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Old 12-03-2004 | 10:27 AM
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I purchased a system this year and I am 110% satisfied with it . Top notch quality and looks at a price that is extremely competitive.
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Old 12-03-2004 | 10:35 AM
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Muffman, did you install it yourself? Any concerns about availability of replacement parts down the road? Thanks for the info.
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Old 12-03-2004 | 10:55 AM
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Muffman, did you install it yourself? Any concerns about availability of replacement parts down the road? Thanks for the info.
No, I did not install it myself. I don't live that far from Brian Alfrey who manufactures this system. He installed it for me. Give him a call he will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Brian Alfrey 513-407-0215
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Old 12-03-2004 | 04:32 PM
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I installed mine myself. Super easy. Worked great, but sold the boat. Only thing that was strange about it was it steered really hard at idle, almost like a manual steering car. Otherwise it worked perfect as advertised.

I was short a few fittings also, but they were couple $$ items, no biggie...
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Old 12-03-2004 | 08:52 PM
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i put one of his systems on this summer. Brian was great to deal with and supplied everything I needed. worked great.
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Old 12-05-2004 | 09:22 PM
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I can tell you his systems are 1st. class.
As far as hard steering, that's the first I have heard of that.
Did you call Brian to see what he thought about it?
You can't go wrong with XS systems.
Best bang for your buck!


http://www.xsperformancemarine.biz/

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Old 12-06-2004 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Madmax
Only thing that was strange about it was it steered really hard at idle, almost like a manual steering car.
Was this full hyd. or an add-on system?
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