Steering With Diverter?

[El Prosecutor]

For you guys that are running diverters, how tight is the steering?
My old 12JC doesn't even have an O-ring in the steering nozzle, and with a new cable it is easy one hand "power steering" and I like it that way. For obvious reasons I do want to run a diverter though. How much does your diverter effect the steering? Anybody tested the loss suffered by running the diverter without the O-ring?

[centerhill condor]

The steering is just fine. One handed as you write...you'll be just fine and will love the difference the trim makes!

[Avenger 1975]

Keep in mind that the diverter will replace your current nozzle and will come with a new O-ring, also new pins and bushings so all steering pivot items will be new. I just installed a hydraulic diverter a few weeks ago and noticed no difference in steering resistance, though my steering is already hard to start with as I need a new cable.
You'll love the diverter, the difference is huge.

[IMPATIENT 1]

For you guys that are running diverters, how tight is the steering?
My old 12JC doesn't even have an O-ring in the steering nozzle, and with a new cable it is easy one hand "power steering" and I like it that way. For obvious reasons I do want to run a diverter though. How much does your diverter effect the steering? Anybody tested the loss suffered by running the diverter without the O-ring?
it will suffer a huge loss of thrust without the ring bein there, the nozzle directs the thrust, yours is goin out in frt of the nozzle and back, not very efficient.

[lilrick]

it will suffer a huge loss of thrust without the ring bein there, the nozzle directs the thrust, yours is goin out in frt of the nozzle and back, not very efficient.
I agree. You should replace the O-ring ...big difference.

[BRAWNY]

i'll second that: o-ring will help your gas mileage also. :rolleyes:

[SmokinLowriderSS]

I have never noted any difference o-ring-less. Also my o-ring will only stay in about 2 days. Long ago dad quit replacing it, I did once before I called it off. Not a place diverter tho, Factory Berk "F".

[LGCDEVIL]

I have never noted any difference o-ring-less. Also my o-ring will only stay in about 2 days. Long ago dad quit replacing it, I did once before I called it off. Not a place diverter tho, Factory Berk "F".
On one of my boats, the nozzle turns too far and lets the O ring rotate outside of the droop. It would blow it out every time I turned full lock one way or the other. I drilled and tapped the nozzle for a 10/32 allen head bolt, so it limits how far the nozzle will turn. I have the bolts adjusted so just a little of the O ring is visible outside the droop. Haven't blown out my O ring since :)