@Cobra Jet Steering LLC
Thx for the info Jeff! I will have the repair guy remove it so I can return it. I wish more merchandisers were as helpful as you have been.
As far as the steering...No more 360s around the docks and it truly steers itself at WOT. I have video proof. lol. Top speed did not change but 53 is more than fast for me. This boat is much more of a pleasure to drive since adding the steering.
Thank you
@Cobra Jet Steering LLC
Thank you I appreciate your feedback I would also like to point out that the part was designed to be sacrificial if it is involved in a serious impact as demonstrated in both your mishap and the previous one that I referenced.
They reacted to the impact as they were designed to do . All my steering systems were designed for that either by spring loaded fine or by brackets that will give if they are impacted severely enough like the Magnum A K systems or the Ultimate systems so this is no different .
NOW wouldn't it be nice if Yamaha gave you a fix or replace warranty on your hull also even if you struck a submerged object.
So one more question How did you like the handling in reverse ? I am told the steering influence is a huge improvement over the stock setup.
Remember I enhanced the reverse control but in no way did I change it's intended tracking response to the wheel.
It will respond better and even slow your boats forward momentum better and steer all at the same time and provide power steering .
I would love to see your video since I am not all that good at making those .
Actually anyone with the VIPER installed who would care to submit their own videos of the handling of their boat using any of the three viper systems or even the Magnum A K or my ULTIMATE system please feel free to do so. I already have one that was posted of the 19 foot traveling in a straight line with no on at the helm while idling in no wake mode.
Some other suggestions would be using the steering in rough conditions or in off power steering from wide open to neutral and then turning the wheel to turn the boat. I believe just showing that the boat won't go into a turn or spin on it's own when decelerating rapidly would be helpful.
Another would be allowing a novice to operate the boat and show how the learning curve is basically gone compared to a stock boat, operating during watersports would be another area that I am sure people would love to see. There are a lot of different posts and threads about the VIPER if you just punch in VIPER in a search.
https://jetboaters.net/threads/viper-cobra-jet-steering.14912/