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01/08/14 08:51 PM
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Fishin Aggie81
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I'm looking to replace my worn out cable steering system with a hydraulic system. I have a 18' Procraft with Merc 150 HP. I see several kits available from Teleflex, Baystar, Uflex and others. How much difference is there? Is there one clear brand to go with, or any to stay away from?
It sounds like the Teleflex Sea Star is a pretty common one, some of the others are cheaper, not sure if they are worth getting or not.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/08/14 09:07 PM
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ssmith
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get the sea star an you will enjoy it over cables.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/08/14 10:46 PM
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fastguy�
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I've had Sea Star systems on 2 boats and never had a problem, don't try to save money on steering controls.
It ain't easy making it look easy.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/08/14 10:54 PM
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Pat Goff
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The Baystar says "150" but it's NOT at all capable of supporting any V6. Get the seastar and be miles ahead.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/09/14 12:26 AM
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gary purdy
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The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything. Remember what He has done and remember that He is not done yet!-- GOD IS GOOD
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/09/14 03:03 AM
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Fishin Aggie81
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Sounds like everything I see here and elsewhere points to SeaStar. I see SeaStar & SeaStar Pro advertised. what's the difference? Even Teleflex's website doesn't really distinguish the two.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/09/14 03:40 AM
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hopalong
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you just need the seastar, make sure you order a kit with hoses and fluid (2 qts in the kit not one).
not real sure about the difference but I think it is speed related, over 70 the pro system is the one (so I have been told).
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/09/14 04:42 AM
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Tnamarine
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You will be fine with the sea star system I have run the bay star on 150 s and it seems to be just add hard to steer as cablesc when under power
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/09/14 10:07 PM
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cxjcherokec
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There is a seastar pro for sale in the classifieds right now
Last edited by cxjcherokec; 01/09/14 10:08 PM.
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Re: Hydraulic steering systems
[Re: Fishin Aggie81]
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01/10/14 07:21 PM
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Fishin Aggie81
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Thanks for the heads up. Unfortunately it already sold. It would have been just what I needed.
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