This is my scenario. I have somewhat of a hydraulic place diverter, but im thinking about going manual. Since you guy's out there have both what is your opinion with it  Pro's/con's

I have the pump, but dont even know if it works. I have the wiring,the ram (i think its called) and dont even know if its any good...

I dont want to do it twice thats why im thinking manual, you know it will work

Opinions please.........this is what i have so far

2sav

sooooo..... it looks like im missing more than i thought, so i take a chance and buy it and it dont work, or just go manual....

I think that question answered itself

Thanks.......

2sav

At least half of the people with hydraulic diverters don't use the the stock hydraulic set-up, seems to be riddled with problems after storing it over the winter, usually people switch to a Banderlog valve which replaces most of the stock components. The pro's on the hyd. setup are the button is on the wheel to change the divertor's angle which keeps both of your hands on the steering wheel. The con's of the hyd. setup is that you don't know where your divertor is pointing unless you have a trim gauge or turn your head to look behind you. The pro's of a manual setup is you can look down at your handle and know where your divertor is pointing. The con's of the manual setup is you have to take your hand off the steering wheel to change divertor angle. Either way you're looking to see where the divertor is pointing.

But I think you knew what you're going to do before you asked the question.    So instead of throwing everything in the trash let me buy that divertor switch off of you because the choice between hydraulic and manual divertor's for me is an easy one.  

one of the con's for manual is the handle.....

ultimatly i am not going to run a floor in the liberty so that forces me to use a stringer mount handle......and with only one place to mount it....between my legs. yeah, that might be ok for everyday lake boats.....but for racing, the last thing i want is a diverter handle in the balls.

I dont want to run hydrolic either, so i might look into one of those cav plate type handles. Theres a few on ebay.

Brad, Can you post up a link or pic of what you are talking about sounds like a good idea. 2sav

one of the con's for manual is the handle.....

ultimatly i am not going to run a floor in the liberty so that forces me to use a stringer mount handle......and with only one place to mount it....between my legs. yeah, that might be ok for everyday lake boats.....but for racing, the last thing i want is a diverter handle in the balls.

I dont want to run hydrolic either, so i might look into one of those cav plate type handles. Theres a few on ebay.

i am using a hydraulic unit and have had no problems since install 3 yrs ago=as far as knowing where you are on nozzle =i use a quick count as i push the button and with some practice i am pretty close to where i want it to be and with the hydraulic you can do alot of rooster dancing alot easier==haha

the res is on the bottom of the pump, that being said i have nothing but probs with my hyd unit so i went manual

Oops. Didnt move the picture over far enough. My bad.

i am using a hydraulic unit and have had no problems since install 3 yrs ago=as far as knowing where you are on nozzle =i use a quick count as i push the button and with some practice i am pretty close to where i want it to be and with the hydraulic you can do alot of rooster dancing alot easier==haha

Like J.S. I have not had a problem in 4 years. I am more into the "clean" look and dont like having a handle in the way. Knowing me I would probley trip over it I dont even have to look behind me anymore because I can tell where the diverter is just by the way the boat rides.

When I get a diverter I'm planning on going manual mainly because you'll always know where it is (other than maintenance, I think that's the main problem with hydraulic unless you install a gauge that shows the angle); any boat owner can get a good feel with the hydraulic and know pretty much the angle but like Jim said, if someone else is driving, and pulling you behind the boat, they will have no idea. I was also thinking of mounting it on the inside of my left leg and operate it with left hand; that way it's not in the middle of the floor.

I was told by the guys at Place Diverter that the gauge isnt worth a shit and dont waste my money and I am VERY picky about who drives my boat especially if I am behind it.

Guess you can't be too picky when you ski behind my boat, eh Bob and Tim? 

Manual. Flick that sucker around quick, the hydro is slower in comparison... I had the hydro on my boat, it was cool but you're definitely gonna want to go with the pump Aggressor offers. It's much better quality.

I said I was picky about who drives MY boat. I would ski behind your boat anythime because I trust you know how drive your boat. By the way, is this an offer?