Bryce, The hyd. or manual is just personal preference. There is a $200? difference or close to that. You don't have to take your hands off of the wheel with the hyd. version.... You can buy two different nozzles when you order the diverter. I like the one with a reducer ring already machined in the end. You can then play with different size reducer rings. We have had good luck with the droop snoots. They give most boats good lift and turn your nozzle up approx. 7 degrees. You might have to play around with various degree rings to help set up your ride the way you want...Doug :220v: