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Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering #12090344 02/12/17 11:14 PM
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My boat currently has telflex SSC13513 steering cable system. That being said what kit can I get to convert to hydraulic steering?

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12090389 02/12/17 11:41 PM
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You will have to order Hydraulic steering kit but the brand and year of motor with 13 ft. hoses. http://www.lowcostboatingstore.com/


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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12090504 02/13/17 01:08 AM
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Does it have to be a special one or will any of them work?
Can I use the HK4300 kit?

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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12091281 02/13/17 03:31 PM
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The rear ram is different for Merc, Evinrude, Yamaha and others


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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12093105 02/14/17 01:50 PM
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Will the seastar HC5345 WORK on a yamaha v-max 150?

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12093213 02/14/17 02:26 PM
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I would recommend HC5358 the SEA STAR PRO


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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12093676 02/14/17 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted By: westtexgolfer
Will the seastar HC5345 WORK on a yamaha v-max 150?
YES


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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12094287 02/14/17 11:21 PM
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Hey post in here how this works out for you ,I'm also wanting to convert my Yamaha 150 to hydraulic steering . thanks

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12094417 02/15/17 12:29 AM
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you don't 'convert'--- you 'replace'...
only thing you keep from old system is the hub and steering wheel...


Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12094446 02/15/17 12:41 AM
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Why couldn't you use a bay star instead of the sea star? It's nearly 1/2 price and for up to 150hp engines

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: ScottCook] #12094628 02/15/17 02:21 AM
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Scott through experience we have found the Bay Star will not work well with 150hp. Can create a dangerous situation. Plus many of these 150hp motors are actually producing 165+hp. I have installed many Bay Star systems but I won`t put it on anything over a 130hp.


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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12096215 02/15/17 11:31 PM
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Can someone tell me besides the cylinder, helm, & hoses what else do I need to install this on my motor. 2000 150 yamaha vmax. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12115810 02/28/17 10:41 AM
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Hydraulic fluid.

Inspect the bolt that attaches the motor to the steering. If it shows any wear, replace. This is a special hardened bolt available from your dealer or ARP. Do not skimp here.

Find a dealer with a power bleeder to do the initial bleeding of the system.

Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12115849 02/28/17 12:33 PM
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Re: Part to convert from mechanical to hydraulic steering [Re: westtexgolfer] #12120682 03/02/17 07:58 PM
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just converted my champion boat/200 mercury efi from dual rack system to a seastar PRO system. I highly recommend brian at Jamestown distributers for the parts!! He assisted me in purchasing all the parts separate since I wanted a pro tilt helm and the seastar pro cylinder and 14' hoses. Couldn't find all that in the kit nor could I find it for less than 1675. Needless to say for less tha $1500 to my door I had all I needed. Fluid, fill kit and all. Installed it with my girlfriend(she's a bad %^$&%) and bled the system all ourselves. Is it easy? NO but what is these days?!!! It was my first system to change out so we were slower but now we understand how it all works. Still not too bad but not too easy either.

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