Steering replacement needed

[verch]

Cool. I feel good about doing it. I'll just have to hold off on a new stereo for a month or two.

[sidelock]

Originally Posted by fdheld34

I would also check cable first like Gille suggested
but
If you decide to go hydraulic...
Go Teleflex Baystar hydraulic steering if your 150 hp or under
here is a link from ebay for starters
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TELEFLEX-BAY...7819db&vxp=mtr

Does this unit fit an 18SF ?

[htillman]

Yes it should work

[sidelock]

How difficult/complicated is it to install one of these units ? I have neck and back issues and hate straining with my existing steering.

[floorboy]

Hydraulic made my boat bearable to drive. I went uflex, pieced it off eBay.

[Abe's Rocket]

Seastar or Uflex?

[Normagain]

The unit in the link is a Baystar not Seastar, rated up to 150hp. I've heard they work fine but if you have more power, you need Seastar. I like my NFB 4.2 with Yam F115 because I never go to the gym.

[Mikem8560]

Originally Posted by verch

I purchased the seastar system that fdheld34 provided the ebay link to. Any tips on the installation?

I bought a used hwlm off craigslist it needed rebuilding, I called this place on a sunday and the owner awnsered and I drove up to drop it off but the owner rebuilt a unit like mine and had it ready after my 2 hour drive to tamps. there on ship shape tv also


http://www.boatsteeringrebuilders.com/

[Mikem8560]

Originally Posted by verch

I purchased the seastar system that fdheld34 provided the ebay link to. Any tips on the installation?

http://youtu.be/TYFAUIMzkgs

[kmoose]

If you think hydraulic steering is great, add an autopilot to it...