Hi Guys, (Merry Christmas)

Been a few older threads re this but couldn't find the answer I'm look'n for.

Having trouble working out the Pro's & Con's etc of Front/Side vs Bullhorn. Can't find any youtube video's showing/explaining onboard differences etc.

From other threads it appears HyDrive is "still" the way to go? http://www.hydrive.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/OUTBOARD-SELECTION-BOOKLET-2016.pdf

My Ali 4.5mtr runabout has a flat transom both sides, no pod or anything in the way either side etc, so guess I could go either way?

So far I've sussed out (I think) with the Front/Side mount, the cables are fixed in place, don't move side to side, however from the pics it looks like the rod slides in-out of the existing OB tube, that we all know requires PITA maintenance. I guess the other con with the side mount is some knob using it as handle to pull themselves back in the tub, leaning on it while pulling something/one out of the water etc?

Where with the Bullhorn, cables are moving side to side with ram (apparently can be an issue) but OB tube (thread ends) is only a fixing point for the ram to hang off, ram sits in-front of OB so perhaps less likely to get used as a railing handle?

So those with experience, what are your thoughts/recommendations?

Also,

1. Whitworths has them for just under 1k, any better out there? https://www.whitworths.com.au/catalogsearch/result/index/?q=Hydrive&order=price&dir=asc

2. Whats a decent wheel that won't get to hot to handle after sitting in the sun for awhile, that won't perish quickly?

Cheers!