Seastar hydraulic steering ram

[Fitz]

Yes - I encountered the same problem about five years after installing a Seastar system. I was amazed to find that the stainless steel shaft had corroded slightly and was allowing fluid to leak past the seals. I found there was no option but to replace it. In the six or so years since I've been very careful to wash the shaft with fresh water after every use and to coat it with oil before laying the boat up for the winter.