Gauges, Steering, Jackplates, ETC - XTB21

[Kmack]

Thanks to Bassman33 it looks like I will be mounting a 2004 200XS on my 88 XTB21.

That means I will be removing the Suzuki rigging and replacing with new.
I am thinking gauges, steering, shift/control box for sure and possibly jack plate, hydraulic (steering only and/or both).

Considering that I chose to go light with motor choice, I am thinking not going hydraulic but I would like to here your input. Also, what brand type gauges, Jack plate, control box, do you guys think best for this application?

Sorry for all the questions but I appreciate the help.

 

[fnshrmaster]

My XTB has the hydraulic from Allison. Is very nice, second Allison to have it.

If you can find a good dual cable system it will be fine. The hydraulic is really nice. Just depends, how much you want to invest.

Kurt

 

[GotMyAlly]

You'll never regret going with hydraulic steering on a fishing boat!

 

[RoseXB03]

Swapped GS from cable to Hydraulic last year, no regrets...

 

[scj]

If you like to test, go with a hydraulic jack plate. If you're a set it and forget it guy, static jack plate will work just fine.
Definitely go with hydraulic steering. A friend of mine just switched his XTB out and it's one of the best improvements you can make.

 

[fnshrmaster]

I have a static plate. I do miss my hydraulic unit. That will be a purchase in the future.

 

[Kmack]

No votes against Hyd. steering... - is this the kit to look for?

http://www.seastarsolutions.com/products/hydraulic-new/outboard-new/seastar_pro/

 

[Kmack]

Do you know what Allison gets for their version?

 

[Mrbuck50]

Last time I asked Bill it was $1400 for the steering. Livorsi gauges are super sweet but pricey. Ask SCJ who he got his shifter from. I like his better than mine because he has a detent and mine is friction lock.
You can find SeaStar 5345 kits for around $1000 if the "Allison" designed one is not a must have for you. My understanding is the Allison one has keyed brackets on it and that's the only difference. Someone correct me if I'm wrong on that.

 

[scj]

Eddie Marine has a nice detent style shifter.
You'll have to make a backing plate but that's pretty easy to fab up.

 

[RoseXB03]

6345 cylinder is it. I bought my kit from Glenn Reynolds, also Lee Sanderson had a good price. Glenn had a little pump for bleeding, after install I took it back and they bled the system in about 10 minutes.