Mark wrote:
You can get different Hydraulic pumps with different rates. We just set up
a high perf. boat that the owner wanted a quicker response. I believe he
settled on 2.8 turns lock to lock

Thanks for the help. I measured the required throw at the pump lever to
be only about 2" so that may be feasible.

Can any one answer the slop issue? Are hydraulic helms pretty tight or
would a rack and pinion with a cable be better?

-rick-