Outboard skater BS thread!
03-10-2017 | 07:22 PM
#921
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What steering system are all you guys running that you're needing electric assist? I had Zieger rams with Capilano helm in my last 28, and had absolutely no issues at all with the steering. Sure, it wasn't as easy to turn the wheel as in my 30 with power steering, but you could certainly turn the wheel quicker than the boat could handle at any speed. Just wondering, because I've heard complaints with the small IMCO steering rams.
03-11-2017 | 12:01 AM
#922
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From: Bethel Island, CA
What steering system are all you guys running that you're needing electric assist? I had Zieger rams with Capilano helm in my last 28, and had absolutely no issues at all with the steering. Sure, it wasn't as easy to turn the wheel as in my 30 with power steering, but you could certainly turn the wheel quicker than the boat could handle at any speed. Just wondering, because I've heard complaints with the small IMCO steering rams.
03-11-2017 | 09:01 AM
#925
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From: Bethel Island, CA
Blowing the cob webs off as we type ... next Saturday is our St. Patties Day Run.
Been doing some Skunk-works stuff ... don't want to shoot my mouth off until I've tested.
+ standard maintenance stuff, new billet seal carriers + reseal, re-gel some small dock rash, etc
Hearsay has it we're gonna see 2 maybe 3 new boats, recycled not brand new. ;-)
How's everybody's new year so far?
Been doing some Skunk-works stuff ... don't want to shoot my mouth off until I've tested.
+ standard maintenance stuff, new billet seal carriers + reseal, re-gel some small dock rash, etc
Hearsay has it we're gonna see 2 maybe 3 new boats, recycled not brand new. ;-)
How's everybody's new year so far?
03-11-2017 | 09:32 AM
#926
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From: OKlahoma City, Lake Tenkiller, OK
What steering system are all you guys running that you're needing electric assist? I had Zieger rams with Capilano helm in my last 28, and had absolutely no issues at all with the steering. Sure, it wasn't as easy to turn the wheel as in my 30 with power steering, but you could certainly turn the wheel quicker than the boat could handle at any speed. Just wondering, because I've heard complaints with the small IMCO steering rams.
03-11-2017 | 02:11 PM
#929
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From: Pompano Beach, FL
Blowing the cob webs off as we type ... next Saturday is our St. Patties Day Run.
Been doing some Skunk-works stuff ... don't want to shoot my mouth off until I've tested.
+ standard maintenance stuff, new billet seal carriers + reseal, re-gel some small dock rash, etc
Hearsay has it we're gonna see 2 maybe 3 new boats, recycled not brand new. ;-)
How's everybody's new year so far?
Been doing some Skunk-works stuff ... don't want to shoot my mouth off until I've tested.
+ standard maintenance stuff, new billet seal carriers + reseal, re-gel some small dock rash, etc
Hearsay has it we're gonna see 2 maybe 3 new boats, recycled not brand new. ;-)
How's everybody's new year so far?
