Bought this 31 Thunder, few questions.
10-22-2017 | 09:57 AM
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I also find if I let go of the wheel anytime on plane the wheel will turn all by itself hard to the direction the wheel is off center right to the lock if you dont stop it. So if you're slightly turning left the wheel goes left. If you're turning right the wheel goes right. Not good if you're going 60. My Donzi or Fountain never did that. It has the stock merc power steering. I do find the steering super easy to turn lock to lock, like one finger easy. Way easier than any other boat Ive been in. Is there something you can tighten?
10-22-2017 | 10:28 AM
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Yes the 91 I use to own had piggy back hydraulic steering from the factory. My 89 excel and my fountain both have full systems with the hydraulic helm. Totally different feel, Hydraulic helm gives a much tighter steering feel.
10-26-2017 | 10:02 AM
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Ok then that's just standard power assist steering. I would at least add a tiebar between the drives if it doesn't already have it. Piggy back external hydraulic setup is a nice upgrade if you come across a clean used setup. Not really necissary until you run over 75 mph or so.
10-26-2017 | 03:59 PM
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Ok then that's just standard power assist steering. I would at least add a tiebar between the drives if it doesn't already have it. Piggy back external hydraulic setup is a nice upgrade if you come across a clean used setup. Not really necissary until you run over 75 mph or so.
