Ontario-waterboy
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Hi everyone, i am new to the site. Seems there is alot of knowledge and experience here so I am hoping some of you can help me.
I bought a 2012 Hurricane SS 188ob and powered it with an E-Tec 175. Previously had and sold Larson with a 305 engine.
Of course the Hurricane is a different feel but I am most concerned about the steering. I bought the boat new and the steering system originally put on was a BayStar which is too small for the e-tec 175. It took much strength to turn the boat and then when pulling back the throttle the boat would hook sharp right almost tossing me out of the boat. I was actually scared to drive it. With a few threatening phone calls to the marina I purchased it at, they replaced it with a
U-Flex steering system. Again I believe it is too small for this boat as the steering is very choppy. Also in order to turn the boat I have to turn the wheel forever compared to instant steering on the Larson. Regardless of slow or on-plane I am always working the wheel to stay straight.. Another issue I have is I have to make sure the trim is down to get complete control in a turn. I am sure these issues are not the boat but the set-up. When I do turn fairly sharp and accellerate hard I also experience cavitation.
Can anyone with this boat and a large motor tell me what steering system and setup they are using.. also would be nice to know prop size and hole mount
Thanks in advance
I bought a 2012 Hurricane SS 188ob and powered it with an E-Tec 175. Previously had and sold Larson with a 305 engine.
Of course the Hurricane is a different feel but I am most concerned about the steering. I bought the boat new and the steering system originally put on was a BayStar which is too small for the e-tec 175. It took much strength to turn the boat and then when pulling back the throttle the boat would hook sharp right almost tossing me out of the boat. I was actually scared to drive it. With a few threatening phone calls to the marina I purchased it at, they replaced it with a
U-Flex steering system. Again I believe it is too small for this boat as the steering is very choppy. Also in order to turn the boat I have to turn the wheel forever compared to instant steering on the Larson. Regardless of slow or on-plane I am always working the wheel to stay straight.. Another issue I have is I have to make sure the trim is down to get complete control in a turn. I am sure these issues are not the boat but the set-up. When I do turn fairly sharp and accellerate hard I also experience cavitation.
Can anyone with this boat and a large motor tell me what steering system and setup they are using.. also would be nice to know prop size and hole mount
Thanks in advance