Thanks for the reply. As for trying to get more speed, I am just so use to going 55+ with the old 225hp ( I just learned that they nicknamed it the "cheater" motor because it was really pushing about 235hp). I think one of the major problems is that I am using the stainless prop off the 225hp and may need to get the pitch and/or cup tweaked for better performance.
Where would I look into that steering you mentioned, how many different companies offer it and whose is the best?
Is it a big task to change all the wiring on this hull, mine is all shot?

Thanks again
JJBroc