Npark
Member
First time to the board, want to thank you guys in advance for any info.
I recently bought Bracks gorgeous 2002. I also found a really clean never blown up or welded 280ss. It has about 10hours since being freshened up by Diamond at which time they did some light cleanup in the chest, top pinned pistons, carbon reeds and some other small stuff. We will be in the process of getting it rigged soon, so I would like to get some opinions on a few things that I'll have to opportunity to change...mainly steering.
Hydraulic or cable? I've read a few threads on this and it seems like there are varying opinions based on personal preference but also based on hull design. The boat is currently cable but I will have to buy a few parts that are staying with Don's Mariner. This makes me want to consider is now the time to change? I've driven Mr Glenn's boat that had cable steering without any issues but would a 2002 with a 280ss be happier or safer with hydraulic. Also what else will I need to change? Found something about trim switch? Do you have to ditch the wheel mounted switch when going hydraulic?
The other question is about the LU. The new engine has a sporty with the fat shaft. I'm seeing a lot of the used Ally props are for a small shaft. Don told me about not being able to weld a SM if you damage something where as you can do that on a 200 case. Any other pros and cons to one over the other case?
I have a long learning curve coming out of a Stroker. I will not be pushing it until the conditions and my abilities allow but very excited!!
I recently bought Bracks gorgeous 2002. I also found a really clean never blown up or welded 280ss. It has about 10hours since being freshened up by Diamond at which time they did some light cleanup in the chest, top pinned pistons, carbon reeds and some other small stuff. We will be in the process of getting it rigged soon, so I would like to get some opinions on a few things that I'll have to opportunity to change...mainly steering.
Hydraulic or cable? I've read a few threads on this and it seems like there are varying opinions based on personal preference but also based on hull design. The boat is currently cable but I will have to buy a few parts that are staying with Don's Mariner. This makes me want to consider is now the time to change? I've driven Mr Glenn's boat that had cable steering without any issues but would a 2002 with a 280ss be happier or safer with hydraulic. Also what else will I need to change? Found something about trim switch? Do you have to ditch the wheel mounted switch when going hydraulic?
The other question is about the LU. The new engine has a sporty with the fat shaft. I'm seeing a lot of the used Ally props are for a small shaft. Don told me about not being able to weld a SM if you damage something where as you can do that on a 200 case. Any other pros and cons to one over the other case?
I have a long learning curve coming out of a Stroker. I will not be pushing it until the conditions and my abilities allow but very excited!!