hydraulic steering
 

I was wondering is my dually a candidate for hydraulic steering ??????

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Thats something I want as well.

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I think this is something i want to do this winter and also a new fuel tank 8)

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The only reason we ALL don't have hyd sterring is the cost, which is of no concern for a man of your means. ;D

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I figure i got to do it now before my youngest heads off to college ;D ;D.... my oldest drained me for 7 yrs ,but it was well worth it. ;D

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Hey, its A_O_K to spend some of it, you earned it after all....at least thats how I look at it. Id' have it now, but I'm sorta puttin a little away for an eventual repower ;D

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I sure wish I had it. Need I remind you of the cable that snapped on me at 28mph last summer? A 150 with a NFB helm generates a lot of torgue on the cable inside the helm. Needless to say I don't trust the cable any more. I would feel much better with hydraulic.

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My Sea Ox has it and I love it!!

The boat drives it self!! I set it stright and walk around the deck and she stays stright!

I was a little worryed when I tryed it in the yard, seemed to be a lot of turns to move it, but after I got in the water drove just like anyother boat I have had, but smooth!

I am glad it came that way cause I would never be able to afford it now!!
The perrsure guage is rotted off so I ave no idea what its putting out?? But it says that it shoild be about 25 pounds.

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I like the SEASTAR/BAYSTAR sytems by TELEFLEX, the old HYNAUTIC systems with the remote reservoir are not high on my list of likes. I've had nothing but problems with the HYNAUTIC systems, the biggest being if you lose pressure you lose steering. When TELEFLEX bought out HYNAUTICS they dropped there system and offer retrofit kit's to use the newer SEASTAR helm's. If you lose fluid in a SEASTAR you can put some back in it on the water and get home. If you lose pressure in a HYNAUTIC your stuck unless you have an air pump on board.

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ferm is this a decent one???


Mfr. Teleflex Morse

$1,071.14 - $1,086.26
The Sea Star Pro steering system is designed for high performance boats with single non-power-assisted outboards up to 300 H.P., especially those capable of speeds over 60 MPH and boats using high performance propellers and jack plates.

4.25 turns from lock-to-lock
Utilizes a patented No FeedBack, low friction steering system
Compact 16" profile
Meets A.B.Y.C standards & N.M.M.A. certification requirements
Includes helm, cylinder, hoses, fittings, oil, bleeder kit and detailed instructions
For a replacement standard mount helm pump, please see SeaStar "Pro" High Performance Hydraulic Helm Pump - HH5770

For a replacement outboard steering cylinder, please see Outboard SeaStar Pro Front Mount Hydraulic Steering Cylinder - HC5358


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Part# Mfr# Description Hose Length Unit Leaves Warehouse* List Price Your Price Qty.
NFB SeaStar Pro Steering Kit, 16' Hose
86324 HK7316 Steering System 16' Each 3 Weeks $1,998.74 $1,071.14
NFB SeaStar Pro Steering Kit, 18' Hose
86325 HK7318 Steering System 18' Each 3 Weeks $2,026.94 $1,086.26
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That's a SEASTAR PRO system, same one I have on my flat's boat. Works real nice ;D. You could probably save a couple dollars and go with the regular SEASTAR system, the PRO system has fewer turns lock to lock(4.25 to the regular 5 turns). The slower steering would probably work better for a V-20 FEESHIN boat, the faster steering is for high performance use(50+ MPH).

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I have the slower one and it works great!

I have the older one that therm said, But it has been upgraded with a new ram and stuff from Sea Star.

I belive the pump is the old part, and I am sure it will die and leave me stuck some day, thats just my luck!!

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thanks for the feed back Iam gonna stop and see my mechanic tomorrow ;D

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Lumber:

Do it yourself and skip the mechanic. If you can paint your own bottom you can install hydraulic steering.

You can't find a much easier install, especially on a new motor.

Kamikaze

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It is an easy install for the most part, no real need to see the mechanic unless your supporting him.

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thanks for the support guys ......but iam a builder not a mechanic...... my scoket set is in the wooded lot next to my house ... it went air born one night in a fit of rage....lol ;D ;D

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LOL, been there and done that a few times Lumber. ;D

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Lumber, I think that is where I left my golf clubs. ;) ;) ;D

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I have the Baystar system it is half the price of the seastar system. It is good for up to 150 hp. motors and looks just like the more expensive seastar system.

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you'll have problems with the baystar Parker use to usethem but found to have so many problems they went to cables in there smaller craft. they have to small of lines and the pump isn't strong enough to run the larger diam line. good luck with that best to buy the larger system.