You're going to love the hydraulic steering. I've got the Baystar system and it steers great. Just make sure to buy an extra front shaft seal for the hub/pump. It's not a regular o-ring, it's more like an x-ring to seal.
Mine needs replacing which is why I've got tilt/trim lube on the floor under the console.
Here's a link about it:
http://continuouswave.com/whaler/ref...eflexSeal.html