Hydrulic steering. Single V.S. double rams
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My boat has a factory installed single ram Lathem system. I like the look of the duel ram. Whats involved in simply adding a second cylinder. Any disdvantage to adding the second? Why woiuldn't the factory just have used twin rams. Baja 25 Outlaw with HP 500 motor
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Originally Posted by G Man
Why woiuldn't the factory just have used twin rams. Baja 25 Outlaw with HP 500 motor
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Originally Posted by G Man
My boat has a factory installed single ram Lathem system. I like the look of the duel ram. Whats involved in simply adding a second cylinder. Any disdvantage to adding the second? Why woiuldn't the factory just have used twin rams. Baja 25 Outlaw with HP 500 motor
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Originally Posted by articfriends
Until you get the boat to run faster single ram steering is sufficient,does it have a hydraulic helm,that is more important than the twin rams,Smitty
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I upgraded my steering to dual rams earlier this year. As stated above the helm is a big issue. If you don't have a 120cc or larger helm it will take far too many turns to maneuver your boat around docks. (I learned the hard way) I didn't hit anything, but I sure looked like an amateur docking. Other than that obviously you need the ram, hoses and new fittings.
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