Hey Patrick
 

Can you post a pics of you steering setup. I'm probably switching to a dual ram setup and need some dimensions. I want my rams to attach inside of my k-planes if possible. I don't care for the way mine is rigged now. I think my tabs may be closer to the center than yours.

I may have a single ram add-on system for sale if anybody is interested.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Dave, My K-plane are farther apart.
I'll post a shot from home later.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Here you are Dave...

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Dave I Just Did Mine.instead Of Buying New Rams I Used The Ones I Had And Moved The Tabs Out.if You Have To Buy Rams Anyway Buy Short Ones So They Fit Inside The Tabs.like The One John Jr Has On The Race Boat.also If Your Buying Brackets They Make Ones With Lines In Them.looks Much Nicer.remember You Need To Mount Them Even With The Crank Center Line So When You Trim The Drive Up They Dont Both Push In And Blow A Line.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Thanks Mike,

I really don't want to move my tabs. If it comes to that I wil live with them mounted outside the tabs. I wonder if John mounts the tabs on the step hulls closer to the drive? Maybe I will call SB and try to get some info.

Dave

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Dave,
I just looked at a shot of Gary's 1996. The K-planes and steering ram are in the same place as yours.
My boat did not come with K-planes and external steering from the factory.
If I were you, I would buy another ram the same as what you have and mount it the same.
While I agree that shorter rams would be better, I don't think it will matter much.
A lot less work and $$ to add to what you have.
Good Luck!
By the way, Do you have an engine plan yet?

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Patrick,

As far as the motor goes, I am leaning towards a NEW, WARRANTIED, 496 HO. That should be good for 75 MPH any day and 77-78 on good days. I can't stand having down time during the season and I think that package will be the best as far as reliability. I'd like to get a 500EFI but my pockets are not that deep. Still thinking .....

Dave

Re: Hey Patrick
 

hey Dave M ,what type of system is your single add on ? im adding a single mayfair/marine machine add on set up to my 24, maybe i could make it a dual system with your set up. how much $$$? PATRICK: the motor mount you sold me worked great !!! thanks. just got the motor back in recently, still working on mounting oil cooler set up,exhaust, and add on hydraulic system, new rub rail has to go on and swim platform! this project really dragged along,i missed the whole season!!! the boat looks sweet with new paint scheme ! its my mini tiger! looking forward to cruising with you guys next season ! i was pushing for the oct 16 run,but at the rate im going its doubtfull.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Condor,

It's a marine machine system. If you are interested I can get you the measurements.

Dave M.

Re: Hey Patrick
 

Hey Dave,
What are you doing with your old engine?
I like your thinking, new with the latest technology.
If you could live with out the warrenty, these can be had for about $5,000 less than a Merc.