Dometic (previously Teleflex, Seastar, Baystar) . Best in Class. World's no.1 brand in Hydraulic Steering at a Smart Price
Best in Class 5.2 turns Lock to Lock!!
Kit Includes:
- SeaStar™ helm pump .
- SeaStar™ front mount cylinder to suit engine – refer below.
- 2 x 1 litre SeaStar Solutions® oil.
- Helm Oil Fill and Bleeder Kit
- 2 x 5m 1000psi flexi steering hose with swaged brass fittings (other lengths optional)
Steering wheel not included - sold seperately. 3/4" tapered shaft fits most steering wheels.
Suits most outboards to 150HP. For twin outboards to 300hp each counter rotating or 225hp non counter rotating both with fluid link use our part no. #8029535 which also includes synchronistion valve. For single outboards to 350hp see also Seastar kit (our part no.291600)
Baystar front mount steering offers unmatched comfort and control. The worlds most popular outboard hydraulic system offers smooth, super efficient steering for today's high performance hulls with single or multiple outboards. 20% less effort at hard over than competitive brands. Ultra corrosion resistant materials are used throughout.
Features:
- Easy to install
- Only three components: helm, cylinder & tube or hose
- Compact and attractive helm design
- Variety of helm mounting configurations
- Simple tube/hose fitting connections
- Clear, complete installation instructions
- Easy to fill and purge
- Engineered bleed fittings on the cylinders
- A helm and lock valve design that enhances air removal
- A no-mess filler device
- A filling and purging time of normally less than 30 minutes
- Easy to check for proper installation
- Easy purging check via filler device
- No searching for difficult-to-find air leaks
- Easy to turn
- Anti-friction piston points
- Designed to provide many years of service…
- Precision built
- Heavy-duty bearings instead of bushings
- All metal construction
- No corrosive materials exposed to marine environment
- Field replaceable helm and cylinder shaft seals
- SeaStar /Baystar! Simply the best!
System Components
SeaStar hydraulic steering systems are simple and efficient. The basic system consists of three main components:
1. The Helm Unit
The SeaStar helm pump is an axial piston pump specifically designed for manual steering. It has a built-in lock valve to prevent the steering load from feeding back to the driver. The lock valve will not allow the rudder or drive unit to move until you move it with the steering wheel. The lock valve section of the helm also includes a relief valve. This relief valve provides over-pressure protection for mechanical components and hydraulic hoses and fittings.
2. The Cylinder
The most important differences between the variety of SeaStar steering systems available is the cylinder selection. The SeaStar system has a cylinder for most steering applications.
3. Hoses purchased seperately or included in kits.
Hydraulic Ram Cylinder:
Kits include the Seastar front mount (bullhorn) hydraulic Cylinder and has been specifically designed and manufactured to increase feel and control of high performance outboard powered vessels that have a high level of wear and tear and are used frequently.
Key features of the Cylinder include, heavier duty pivot plate bushes that reduce wear in harsh conditions and longer cylinder rod bushes which create a better seal on the end gland. The cylinder is more rigid due to the addition of the key ways on the support rod and support brackets. The patented ‘pivot’ mount design, utilized on the Cylinder guarantees continuous smooth, comfortable steering, and maximum efficiency.
Baystar Bull Horn mount cylinder and helm combination are the same as the 350hp Seastar kit but have a smaller displacement helm pump for a lower lock to lock ratio. 5.2 turns as opposed to 4.9 turns.
APPLICATIONS
** Please also our #802516 spacer kit may be required for cylinder mount on various brands and models but not common.
Note in some retro fit helm applications a back plate kit (our part no. 8021549) or a spacer kit (our part no. 8021516) may be required. In some applications also the pivot ram cylinder plate may need to be flipped.
Force
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30-150hp 1992 to date: ALL
Honda
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30-50hp -1998 to date;
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75-90hp -1996 to date;
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BF135hp - 2003 to date
* for Honda outboards 115-130hp before 2010 see our stock number #8086899
* for Honda Outboards BF200-BF250hp see Smart Crew
Johnson/Evinrude
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40-150hp 1991 to date: ALL, 115hp Ficht requires pivot plate to be flipped before install; 40-140hp 4-stroke 1998 to date requires #8021516 spacer kit and pivot plate flipped before install.
Mercury/Mariner
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75-150hp 1984 to date: ALL except 150hp DFI Optimax and 150hp 3000cc 4 stroke (use our part no. 291600)
Tohatsu
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90-140hp 1990 to date: ALL
Suzuki
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150hp 1986 to date; (150-350hp kit #8025016 can also be used)
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Fort 40-140hp see Smart Crew
Yamaha
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40-90hp 2 stroke -1990-2003 (requires spacer kit);
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100-150hp 2 stroke -1986 to date; 80-150hp 4-stroke - 1997 to date;
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150hp HPMI - 2000 to date.
Two easy steps to order your BayStar Steering kit:
1. Check helm dimensions: Cutout diameter 67mm; Maximum width of helm 113mm; Dash thickness (max) 45mm; Helm extrusion 149mm (including shaft extension).
- Easily installed to your existing console to create a professional finish.
- Easy front of console filling point for hydraulic oil.
- Simple purging process.
2. Check cylinder dimensions for splash well kit fit: 534mm minimum width, 127mm minimum tilt clearance from bottom of tilt tube to bottom of splashwell.
(STEERING WHEEL NOT INCLUDED, SOLD SEPARATELY)
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