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Zinger
10-25-2008, 02:05 PM
Hello, all

Who is running a full mayfair steering for a standard bravo 22ft. classic. If anyone knows someone with this set up can you have them give me call. I can reached at 203 913-5450. ps. if anyone knows where a new system at a great price also give me a shout. Thanks Jeff

undertaker
10-25-2008, 02:10 PM
I think catch 22 has one on his boat.....:)

BigGrizzly
10-26-2008, 08:41 AM
Bill Bateman is running it on a black hawk. it is top notch. Remember almost all the helm actuators.are the same. They are good units.

BlownCrewCab
10-26-2008, 10:12 AM
Isn't Mayfair and Marine Machine the same thing?

BigGrizzly
10-26-2008, 10:33 AM
Actually Bret Mays designed all of their stuff but quit, I won't relay the real story, but won't buy from them because of it.

osur866
10-26-2008, 10:46 AM
I'll be doing my Latham on Tue/Wed :cool:, if I can get up enough nerve to drill the holes in the transom :boggled: Steve

gero1
10-27-2008, 06:35 AM
took me 20 minutes to do the lay out...2 months to drill the first hole. i also have marine machine set up and love it

mjw930
10-27-2008, 06:46 AM
IMHO the current state of the art in external steering is Zeiger (Everett Marine). They have OEM'd cylinders and mounting plates, the only parts of the system that aren't generic, to many of the "name brands" for years. Brett May is still listed as their SE rep but I'm not sure if he's still in that capacity.

http://www.everettperformance.com/default.asp

fasttrucker
10-27-2008, 10:51 AM
I had the add-on system on my 28zx.check www.cpperformance.com for the fall specials you wont beat them.The ad I think its over on dec 31st

osur866
10-27-2008, 01:11 PM
took me 20 minutes to do the lay out...2 months to drill the first hole. i also have marine machine set up and love it Oh I've spend alot more time than 20 mins. eyeballing things, still doesn't seem right to be drilling holes through the back of the boat :frown: Steve

zelatore
10-27-2008, 03:49 PM
Ha! Reminds me of the first time I installed a thru-hull (for a shower drain) on our Uniflite. We were new to the boat, and Michele was traveling. She called me and asked what I was doing.

Don: 'oh, I'm about to drill a hole in the side of the boat'.
(silence)
Michele: 'you sure about that? Should you need to get somebody to look at it first?'
Don: 'nah, it's all good!'

onesubdrvr
10-27-2008, 04:41 PM
Ha! Reminds me of the first time I installed a thru-hull (for a shower drain) on our Uniflite. We were new to the boat, and Michele was traveling. She called me and asked what I was doing.

Don: 'oh, I'm about to drill a hole in the side of the boat'.
(silence)
Michele: 'you sure about that? Should you need to get somebody to look at it first?'
Don: 'nah, it's all good!'
lol,

or like the time I cut something like 9" ovals for my thru-hull exhaust (side) on the Ragazza :eek: I remember thinking "I should be through by now,.... am I cutting something I shouldn't??"

Wayne

zelatore
10-27-2008, 05:08 PM
I should probably add that the boat was floating in the slip at the time, we were living aboard, and had only been living toghether for a few months...

I have no idea why she was nervous.

The Hedgehog
10-27-2008, 05:12 PM
Oh I've spend alot more time than 20 mins. eyeballing things, still doesn't seem right to be drilling holes through the back of the boat :frown: Steve

I don't blame you! I somehow think you will get it right.

osur866
10-27-2008, 05:26 PM
Hope so :crossfing:

The Hedgehog
10-29-2008, 02:36 AM
It is one of the best bang for the bucks you can get. It is a nice and well turned out product. I would get it again