DanielG
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I had installed by the dealer and paid $2,800 for it. It costs about the same on a new boat MSRP. You’re not getting your discount on it.. I will tell you if you can swing it, do it. It changes the whole dynamic of the SPS Tritoon system. You will maximize that set-up. If you do it, you should push your dealer to have the warranty apply to the install. I was able to do that.
Unfortunately the dealer can't (won't) file the install under warranty since the boat is only a couple weeks old. They are firm on the $2700 price. I asked if it would be included in the Bennington warranty and they also said no since it's not considered a "factory installed option". I should have done my homework better, I guess. There was never any mention from the salesperson about "power assisted steering" or what the difference was. Since there's apparently no benefit to having my dealer do this I'm going to put out some feelers to local marine shops that are authorized Yamaha service centers to see if I can get this done a little cheaper. I don't want to attempt this myself. I know my limitations. lol Do you think that having an outside shop do this is wise or should I just bite the bullet and let the dealer do it?