iltfish
Well-known member
Hello Parker lovers- I am repowering my 2520MVSC with a Suzuki 300HP engine thanks to a blown powerhead on the 21yr old Yammi. I have a 2nd steering station with a wheel and throttle (no electronics or ignition).
Over the past 21 years, I can count on 1 hand how many times that I have actually used this 2nd station. It is the free-standing station, not the bulkhead mount. I have seen a lot of threads about installing a 2nd station, but none about removing a 2nd station. For me, it would free up some space on the starboard side and I can't justify the $2 grand for the new controls with the re-power.
So I am removing this 2nd station. But I have some questions.
1.It appears that the structure is just screwed into the deck. Can I just remove the screws, seal the holes with some Marine-Tex or West Marine product and add some gel coat repair as a top coat?
2. The hydraulic steering lines are coupled to the wheel inside the cabin. Do I need to run all new lines from the inside wheel to the Seastar ram? Or can I couple the 4 lines with a fitting to avoid the new lines?
BTW- Once removed, I will no longer have a use for the 2nd steering station structure. So if anyone is looking for a station, let me know.
Over the past 21 years, I can count on 1 hand how many times that I have actually used this 2nd station. It is the free-standing station, not the bulkhead mount. I have seen a lot of threads about installing a 2nd station, but none about removing a 2nd station. For me, it would free up some space on the starboard side and I can't justify the $2 grand for the new controls with the re-power.
So I am removing this 2nd station. But I have some questions.
1.It appears that the structure is just screwed into the deck. Can I just remove the screws, seal the holes with some Marine-Tex or West Marine product and add some gel coat repair as a top coat?
2. The hydraulic steering lines are coupled to the wheel inside the cabin. Do I need to run all new lines from the inside wheel to the Seastar ram? Or can I couple the 4 lines with a fitting to avoid the new lines?
BTW- Once removed, I will no longer have a use for the 2nd steering station structure. So if anyone is looking for a station, let me know.