Seastar steering side mount cylinder outboard steering. Seastar solutions marine steering systems west marine. Introduction the seastar steering system is the smoothest and most efficient hydraulic steering system available today. Our manual hydraulic steering systems are simple and eficient. Install steering hoses as outlined on page 9 of this. Substituting non seastar parts in any part of the seastar hydraulic steering system, may. The power assist unit increases hydraulic pressure in steering lines for optimum control and responsiveness. Thank you for choosing seastar steering systems by seastar.
A wide range of helm and cylinder displacements covers most applications. The worlds most popular outboard hydraulic system offers smooth, superefficient steering for todays high performance hulls with single or multiple outboards up to 700 hp combined. Seastar and baystar hydraulic steering systems i our manual hydraulic steering systems are simple and efficient. Hi guys, i recently installed a new steering cylinder on a 2007 etec 250 with a seastar hydraulic set up. Teleflex seastar installation manual jamestown distributors. Baystar hydraulic steering system install part 1 of 4 why.
Twenty two hydraulicsteeringforoutboard poweredvessels. Dometic seastar steering power assist seastar power. Hydraulic power assist for seastar steering systems including. The seastar power assist autopilot pump is the standard power assist product with the addition of a type 1 or type 2 autopilot pump. Pier 21 steering is a factory authorized service center for seastar, baystar, hynautic and capilano. Conduct oil level and system check as outlined in your steering cylinder manual.
Seastar solutions seastar pro hydraulic steering kit. Conduct fluid level and system check as outlined on page 22 of this manual. Johnsonevinrude 1991 date 40300 hp johnsonevinrude 1997 2006 75300 hp ficht johnsonevinrude 2002 date 200 225 hp 4stroke johnsonevinrude 2007 date 3. The manual system consists of a helm pump with internal relief and check valves, and a built in reservoir. Seastar pro series installation instructions and owners manual. Installation of a seastar hydraulic steering system and bleeding of hoses. Thank you for choosing seastar steering systems by seastar solutions. Before proceeding with the installation, read these instructions thoroughly. This installation and owners manual contains all the information that you and others will require for the safe installation and use of your steering system and must remain on board the boat. If the vessel is fitted with triple or quad engines, please contact engineering. Maintain steering system at a minimum of twice per year. They have been designed for normal pleasure and commercial use where standard rigging arrangements are used.
Seastar hydraulic steering kit with 20 hoses hk44203 by seastar solutions. Baystar hydraulic steering system install part 1 of 4. Seastar hydraulic steering this application will generate a bill of materials for seastar, baystar, and power assisted hydraulic steering systems. Built in the tradition of seastar, baystar brings the same efficiency and durability you would expect from seastar solutions hydraulic steering to smaller outboards up to 150 hp. Baystar steering baystar allows you to install all of the safety, reliability and comfort of hydraulic steering onto your boats rated up to max. You may also visit the boat motor manuals section of our site to obtain a service manual. Do not use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering system as the wire can wind up tight around the steering wheel shaft and prevent further steering.
Install steering cylinder as per the instructions on the following pages. Steering cylinder installation manual for hydraulic inboard and. To the installer and end user owner thank you for choosing seastar steering systems by seastar solutions. Seastar solutions hk44203 seastar hydraulic steering kit. Install hosetube as per the plumbing diagrams shown on page 15. In the event of a power loss, the system will revert to a manual hydraulic system. Teleflex cannot accept responsibility for installations. Throughout this manual, information for the safe installation and operation of the steering system will be distinguished in one of the following ways. They have been designed for normal pleasure and commercial boat use where standard rigging arrangements are used. We repair, install new systems and sell and install likenew presold helms and cylinders at greatly reduced prices also include 2 year warranty.
Since 1968 west marine has grown to over 250 local stores with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Seastar steering system constantly loosing hydraulic pressure. Seastar solutions offers seastar pro as complete systems. Seastar solutions guide to hydraulic steering maintenance. This installation and owners manual contains all the information that you and others. Confirm that extruded nylon tubing has not been substituted for seastar steering hose. Link will open in a new window so watch your pop up blocker if you use one. Marine steering systems take command of your vessel with optimus electronic power steering systems or command the sea with any of our seastar, baystar, or xtreme steering products. Hydraulic steering identification guide steering seastar. Substituting non seastar parts in any part of the seastar hydraulic steering system, may seriously compromise system performance. In a typical installation, the helm steering station has a pump, which feeds the power assist unit in the aft of the boat. Oct 03, 2019 if you are searching for the best front mount hydraulic outboard steering cylinder, then the seastar hc5345 if your best bet. Page 6 of 8 seastar solutions installation instructions and owners manual telephone. Throughout this manual, information for the safe installation and operation of the steering system will be distinguished in one of the.
Jan 16, 2019 seastar hydraulic steering system single engine application guide hc53453. The helm is also seastar but was replaced about 4 years ago. If steering cable is stiff in operation, it is unsafe to use and must be danger replaced immediately. To handle the various mounting configurations of twin cylinders, the following cylinder hoses are available. From throttle and shift control cables to your boats steering to instrumentation and repair parts for your engine and drive, seastar solutions has continually led the recreational marine industry with innovation, quality and a commitment to supplying boat builders, dealers and boaters with the. Do not use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering system as the wire can wind up tight. Seastar hydraulic steering systems are tested and certified using only seastar hydraulic fluid and seastar hydraulic hoses. I loose steering just about every full day trip i make and it gets to where i have to turn it several times before it responds but turns very freely. Seastar solutions inside seastar hydraulic steering parts diagram image size 683 x 288 px and to view image details please click the image. With our all you need kit and this video you can easily install our hydraulic steering. The basic system consists of three main components. Compact form and affordable price make it an ideal upgrade for mechanically steered boats up to 150 total hp.
One link is just the excerpt of the bleeding process, the other link is for the complete manual. Install steering cylinder as outlined on page of this manual. Parts are easy to find, and the two year warranty is a great added bonus. For almost 60 years, seastar solutions has put boaters in command and control of their vessels. Conduct oil level and system check as outlined on page 11 of this manual. Notice seastar power assist autopilot do not use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering system. Conduct oil level and system check as outlined in your steering cylinder andor power assist installation and owners manual. Seastar solutions seastar power assist hydraulic steering. Seastar hydraulic steering is a total commitment to quality, performance and simplicity. In the few videos and documents i have read about changing the seals, all i have seen is replacing the o rings on the bleeder valves. Dometic seastar steering power assist seastar power assist.
Thread the cable coupler nut fully onto the support tube. These are 38 compression fittings which utilize a 91624 extra fine thread. When it comes to price, performance, and reliability, seastar solutions is tough to beat. Revision 11 hynautic steering and all hydraulic steering. The most popular inboard hydraulic steering system offers unmatched comfort and control for todays inboards up to 32 feet.
Do not use a seastar pro helm with an unbalanced cylinder. The dometic seastar power assist steering system is comprised of two circuits. System installation overview step 1 system installation 10 10 install seastar helm pump onto the dash using installation instructions provided with your helm pump. Baystar hydraulics thank you for choosing baystar steering systems by seastar solutions. Do not use a wire coil type trim switch with a hydraulic steering.
Converts manual hydraulic steering for dramatic reduction in steering wheel torque and at the same time provides a pump for an autopilot installation. Ensure that you follow the installation instructions for your steering cylinder. These basic components are necessary in all applications. Every kit ships with the hc63453 pro steering cylinder, hh57703 pro helm pump, two bottles of seastar steering fluid and two equal lengths of seastar pro, kevlar steering hoses. Seastar solutions hk44203 2line hydraulic steering system. Page 4 of 8 seastar solutions installation instructions and owners manual telephone. Install steering cylinder into boat using the installation helm instructions provided with your steering cylinder. All seastar manual hydraulic steering systems utilize the same style of fittings for all applications.
Seastar and baystar hydraulic steering systems iii our manual hydraulic steering systems are simple and efficient. Seastar hydraulic helms are tested and certified using only seastar hydraulic fluid and seastar hydraulic hoses. Seastar products are backed by a twoyear recreational user warranty against manufacturing defects. This installation manual covers the entire seastar paa series. This means that no matter the age of your helm, we can bring it back to new condition, at modern day specifications. Dometic seastar offers the most reliable, safe, and easy to use steering products on the marine market. Helm pumps seastar pro steering systems have the option to install a standard front mounting helm, both.
Once i open the helm fill hole and add a little fluid it goes back to normal. Getting the air out of your hydraulic system is key to proper functionality. Baystar continues the tradition bringing comfort and safety to boating. Aug 20, 2018 recently i purchased a seal repair kit for my sea star hydraulic steering system. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Seastar hydraulic steering system cylinder selection guide. You are invited to join our public boat repair forum to seek assistance from other members. Notes are made, when required, to cover any differences between the part numbers. The output is our recommended setup based on your input and should be double checked by your dealer. Okay ill lets do this i need to get my subscribers up over 10,000 if this video. Teleflex canada and are manufactured by one iso 9001. This installation and owners manual contains all the.
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