I'm on the lookout for a hydraulic steering system...

Curapa · #1 05-08-2014, 09:18 PM

If anyone sees a hydraulic steering system for sale on the cheap please let me know. The best deal I can find is around $540 for a new Baystar complete system. I was hoping to find a good used system in the $300 range.

Thanks!

spareparts · #2 05-09-2014, 06:59 AM

no such thing as a good used one, especially the bay star. IF it needs seals, adn you add it to the cost of a used setup, you're right at the cost of a new one. Stay away from teh composite bay star helms, they had a lot of problems, and some of the original baystar cylinders are NLA and don't have any service parts for them. Jamestown Distributors has Telflex steering below what I pay wholesale for http://www.jamestowndistributors.com...=GRID&history=

reelapeelin · #3 05-09-2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Curapa

If anyone sees a hydraulic steering system for sale on the cheap please let me know. The best deal I can find is around $540 for a new Baystar complete system. I was hoping to find a good used system in the $300 range.

Thanks!

And keep in mind horse power limits on these systems...I think Baystar is limited to 150 HP...

Curapa · #4 05-09-2014, 01:40 PM

I wouldn't mind going with the Seastar system but the cheapest I have found was in the $750 range and I'm not willing to spend that, especially with the costs of the redo already mounting. I'll keep an eye out for the composite helms, every used part I have seen so far has been pitted or corroded...

I plan on powering with a 150 max so the Baystar system should serve my needs.

phatdaddy · #5 05-09-2014, 05:32 PM

have you tried the no-feedback cable system? i know it's not hydraulic, but it's a close cousin.

spareparts · #6 05-09-2014, 05:49 PM

the bay star is barely enough for 150 hp, I don't recommend it to any one running more than 130. The Uflex accura no feed back system is pretty nice, I like it better than the Teleflex NFB and its a whole lot cheaper than hydraulic. There's one more hydraulic system out there, I can't remember the name and don't know anything about it, begins with an M I think. I don't think its any cheaper though. Liability is the major cost of steering systems, not the system itself

Curapa · #7 05-09-2014, 07:38 PM

I had a no feedback Teleflex system in my 18' and I was pretty happy with it, still some room for improvement though. The main reason for wanting to upgrade to hydraulic is because I am bracketing the V and I have been told on several occasions it was almost necessary for bracketed boats. I don't want to buy a no feedback system then realize I'll need to upgrade later.

spareparts · #8 05-09-2014, 08:07 PM

pony up, buy the sea star. be done with it

Curapa · #9 05-09-2014, 08:15 PM

Man, you don't know how the internet works? You're supposed to tell me what I want to hear, not what I actually need.

Genie Aye · #10 05-10-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

have you tried the no-feedback cable system? i know it's not hydraulic, but it's a close cousin.

Not close--lol---I had a dual no feed back cable---never again. after 33+ years I put hyd steering on a trailer boat(I had hyd on my 33'). I got a MAROL system on my V-20 and could not be happier---and my steering does not get a bit stiffer each year anymore. It is a investment in your happiness for years to come.