3.25" or 5" hub

[26V]

I'm in the process of building an A/B runabout. And I just don't know which steering hub to get. Dos the 3.25" hub work ok with direct steering? or should I go to the 5" hub?
Your thoughts or imput are appreciated
thanks

[Brian10s]

Don't know much about the small runabouts but have always had this rule of thumb.
Little hub for direct steer and big hub for indirect.

Hope that helps.

[26V]

That seems to add up. as the little hub pulls less cable for the same amount of wheel rotation. and the big hub pulls more.

Thanks

[pops67g]

Big hub vs. Little hub

Hey Gene, I use the 5" hub because we need indirect steering in the four cylinder classes. That means for most courses it only requires a half turn of the wheel to make the corner. I don't want to have to let go of the wheel and take another grab to get around the turns. I think you would do best with the smaller hub on your runabout. mike 67G

[Jakeroub]

Hey Gene, I use the 5" hub because we need indirect steering in the four cylinder classes.

Are you saying that there is a rule requiring indirect steering? I am interested because I am putting together a DSH rig from a CMH boat that currently has direct steering, so that's what I was going to do.

[pops67g]

For once there's NOT a rule!

I said we need indirect steering in the 4 cyl. classes because the torque of the motors, especially with high rake propellers, makes them a real handfull in the turns and the straights as well. Coming out of the corner the motor tries to stay turned and down the straights it wants to turn you left. I just feel a whole lot better if I get to choose where the boat it going rather than it just taking me along for the ride. mike 67G

[raceboat61-S]

Just ROLL-UP that runabout and you won't even need a steering wheel...just a hand-hold on the deck for your right hand ! Mike Marshall, Raceboat61-S

[Jakeroub]

hmm... interesting.

I have a D motor- more like a D mod that I've been running on an old Sid. With a 2 blade prop I did notice that I have to turn the steering wheel at least a 1/2 turn to the right as I pick up speed in the straights.

Thanks for the info. I will take it into consideration...