New Speed Control / Electronic Throttle Synch For Twins / Ridesteady by Hydrophase

[Ridesteady]

Hi. New to the forum. Recently purchased a Yamaha 212S with a Ride steady system. I am struggle to learn how to use it (no owners manual). Hoping you may have run across a good “Getting started” guide or video.

Welcome to the forum, @Chstockd !

The manual is here : Install Guides & How-To Videos | HYDROPHASE LLC

Page 14-15 are like a quick start guide.

If you have questions, you can contact info@hydrophase.com.

 

[Chstockd]

Welcome to the forum, @Chstockd !

The manual is here : Install Guides & How-To Videos | HYDROPHASE LLC

Page 14-15 are like a quick start guide.

If you have questions, you can contact info@hydrophase.com.

Thank you so much for the information

 

[suke]

Random thought while poking around for more info about ridesteady. I've basically given up the idea that I can make the 4" gauge work somewhere on my boat. So regardless what speed control system I go with it'll have to be the external screen, which sucks. Oh well. In any event, I presume new models come with the engine sync firmware update, no? Hoping to pick this up in the offseason.

 

[JetBoatPilot]

The throttles are combined when using perfect pass. When the system is active the left throttle controls both engines simultaneously. When you power off the system the throttle sync is disengaged.

 

[swatski]

Random thought while poking around for more info about ridesteady. I've basically given up the idea that I can make the 4" gauge work somewhere on my boat. So regardless what speed control system I go with it'll have to be the external screen, which sucks. Oh well. In any event, I presume new models come with the engine sync firmware update, no? Hoping to pick this up in the offseason.

Go ridesteady, it has a knob which is easy to operate, auto synch, and it literally feels like a poor man fly by wire set up. I wouldn't be without it. In hard chop my throttles always like to drop little by little and it is very annoying but with RS I just push the binnacles forward all the way and forget about it. Also making small adjustments in rough water while bouncing is hard with the binnacles , that's where the knob shines. Just my 0.02.
@Ridesteady is a solid dude and he does not bs.

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[Ridesteady]

Random thought while poking around for more info about ridesteady. I've basically given up the idea that I can make the 4" gauge work somewhere on my boat. So regardless what speed control system I go with it'll have to be the external screen, which sucks. Oh well. In any event, I presume new models come with the engine sync firmware update, no? Hoping to pick this up in the offseason.

That's correct. The "full time engine sync" firmware is in all new orders. Thanks for considering Ridesteady!

 

[suke]

Go ridesteady, it has a knob which is easy to operate, auto synch, and it literally feels like a poor man fly by wire set up. I wouldn't be without it. In hard chop my throttles always like to drop little by little and it is very annoying but with RS I just push the binnacles forward all the way and forget about it. Also making small adjustments in rough water while bouncing is hard with the binnacles , that's where the knob shines. Just my 0.02.
@Ridesteady is a solid dude and he does not bs.

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I've been very fortunate with my 2020 that the throttles are rock solid. Anywhere I put it they'll stay regardless how much chop I hit or big wakes I go over. My 2009 I fixed to where it was the same, but initially both motors had varying degrees of drop issues.

He's been good with responding to my emails already when I was trying to see if it was possible to mount the gauge somewhere that looked factory.

 

[anmut]

Ridesteady is the SHIT. $1400 to turn your boat into a whole NEW boat. Best upgrade ever.

 

[suke]

The throttles are combined when using perfect pass. When the system is active the left throttle controls both engines simultaneously. When you power off the system the throttle sync is disengaged.

I honestly haven't looked at perfect pass at all. Just checked and it is ~$300 cheaper. Reckon I'll do some research on both. So far I'm digging all the features of the ridesteady. My biggest hang up was I liked the gauge better on ridesteady, but if I have to go with external display there's not too much difference.