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Bulitz1 09-22-2022 05:57 AM


Originally Posted by velocity john (Post 4845768)
could be bow steering did you trim drive up


the thing is that when I’m going let say 50mph and go down with throttle instantly boat wants to go the right . So I gently put trottle so it doesn’t do it . I think that a problem of cable steering ?

Sydwayz 09-25-2022 11:14 PM

Boat on the trailer/out of the water, go back and grab your drive and wiggle it side to side. How much play does it have?


Bulitz1 09-26-2022 02:53 AM

There is like 3inch of play left to rite and 2mm up and down .

DrFeelgood 09-26-2022 04:13 AM

3 inches of play? There's your problem.

Bulitz1 09-26-2022 04:22 AM

I don’t have external steering.
I thought it’s normal with external steering

underpsi68 09-26-2022 05:11 AM


Originally Posted by Bulitz1 (Post 4845776)
the thing is that when I’m going let say 50mph and go down with throttle instantly boat wants to go the right . So I gently put trottle so it doesn’t do it . I think that a problem of cable steering ?

I had the same issue. Play in steering and pins.

Gary C 09-26-2022 06:02 AM

You need a new gimbal ring and steering pin.

Sydwayz 09-26-2022 07:25 AM


Originally Posted by Gary C (Post 4846207)
You need a new gimbal ring and steering pin.

Exactly. 3" of play is NOT normal at all. This is your problem.

I would not mess with an extension box. Fix your worn components.

And while you are at it, I would go with a dual ram Imco hydraulic steering. Do the full kit from helm all the way to the outdrive. The wider the footprint your transom will allow, the stronger the setup is.
https://imcosteering.com/imco-catalog-2022-v10.pdf

Bulitz1 09-26-2022 11:58 AM

Ok understand, someone suggested the Merc ITS which I really like but can’t find a used one that I can buy. also saw the imco with wings that like too because don’t really want to do holes in the boat .

why don’t mess with extension box’s I see all fast boats have them 😃

moisturemissile 10-04-2022 06:55 PM

I put a Mayfair box and steering on my 26. Up 2" plus a 2" imco short lover, so x is up 4". Haven't run it yet, so no real input for you.


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