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01/12/25 01:56 PM
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Big Hopper
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18 ft, 1980's Charger, Mariner 150 Magnum
Thinking about putting in hydraulic steering.
There is a big price difference between Sea Star and Vevor brands.
For such an old boat, would you consider Vevor?
$1,000 difference in price.
I'm glad there are wine drinkers in this world ..... it saves more beer for the rest of us.
Hopper
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Big Hopper]
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01/12/25 02:15 PM
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ssmith
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the sea star is much better an if something is really cheap there is always a reason.
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Big Hopper]
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01/12/25 02:17 PM
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Pat Goff
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I got slung out of a boat when the hydraulic steering failed, went into a turn, motor went full lock, didn't have enough [censored] to straighten itself out. Boat cockscrewed into the water and slung me 60 feet.
I am a cheapskate, but some things not so much. The capability of hydraulic systems is misleading, Seastar bay star unit claims "150" but it's not capable of holding a V6 torque. I'm not telling you what to do, I am telling you to be careful.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Pat Goff]
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01/12/25 07:36 PM
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Big Hopper
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I got slung out of a boat when the hydraulic steering failed, went into a turn, motor went full lock, didn't have enough [censored] to straighten itself out. Boat cockscrewed into the water and slung me 60 feet.
I am a cheapskate, but some things not so much. The capability of hydraulic systems is misleading, Seastar bay star unit claims "150" but it's not capable of holding a V6 torque. I'm not telling you what to do, I am telling you to be careful.
So, are you don't trust ANY hydraulic systems?
I'm glad there are wine drinkers in this world ..... it saves more beer for the rest of us.
Hopper
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Big Hopper]
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01/12/25 09:26 PM
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Pat Goff
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Not at all.
Just make sure whatever you choose is adequate. I run hydraulic on my shallow sport. That boat would spin out in a heartbeat if it got sloppy.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Big Hopper]
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01/13/25 02:41 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Your life isnโt worth saving a few bucks.
Get a Dometic SeaStar setup.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Power Steering
[Re: Big Hopper]
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01/13/25 02:17 PM
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boatman025
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We have a sea star I can do you a deal PM me
Hughes Marine
3855 Osage Lane
Wylie ,Texas
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