Hydraulic
steering is the most comfortable and efficient approach to steering a boat. It
is the ultimate NFB (No Feed Back) Steering System. It is available in several
outboard, stern drive and inboard configurations to fit most boats.All our hydraulic
systems exceed A.B.Y.C. safety standards and N.M.M.A. certification requirements
and feature corrosion-resistant materials.
| SeaStar
Hydraulic steerings |
 SeaStar
Hydraulic steerings are a premium quality product.
Compared with competitor's
steerings, SeaStar offers:
- More
comfort for the helmsman.
- Longer
life
-
Greater reliability
-
The preferred choice of North American OEM boatbuilders.
The
system consists of
-
Cylinder
-
Helm Pump
-
Hoses/Pipes
-
Hydraulic Fluid
- Possible
Optional Extras
|
Matching
the system to the vessel, requires taking account of hull type, type and total
power of engine(s), number of rudders, etc.
These factors determine the choice
of cylinder required and the helm is then matched to the cylinder. The full range
of SeaStar
hydraulic steerings are available but the following products will
meet most requirements. |
| SeaStar
helms |
The helm pump is the heart of a hydraulic steering system. SeaStar helm pumps
are the product of many years of  research
and experience by the world’s foremost builder of manual hydraulic steering
systems. SeaStar helms feature maximum steering comfort engineered into a compact,
stylish design incorporating easy-access filling. All helms include hose elbows
and tube fittings, steering wheel lock nut/woodruff key and mounting hardware.
SeaStar offers helms for front mounting, rear mounting behind the dash, adjustable
tilt helms and Capilano helms with adjustable number of wheel turns. The front
mount helms are most popular and dimensions for these are shown below. |
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| FEATURES
OF SEASTAR HELMS |
1 Helm
rotor supported by three roller bearings for durability.
2 Ball bearing piston
race for smooth operation.
3 Easily replaceable shaft seal for fast field
repairs.
4 1/4" NPT ports.
5 Built-in lock valve for positive rudder
lock - no extra plumbing.
6 Patented bleed tubes make bleeding the helm a
snap.
7 Internal air pocket eliminates oil expansion overflow.
8 Integral
relief valve.
FRONT MOUNT HELMS
* Attractive, uncluttered
look on dash.
* No bezel or trim piece required.
* Simple, sturdy mounting
method (4 lock nuts).
* One 3" hole and 4 stud holes in dash.
* Suits
all SeaStar cylinders. Integral 1,000 P.S.I. lock valve.
* Available in 1.7,
2.0 & 2.4 cubic inch displacements.
* Convenient front-of-dash-fluid-fill;
complete with elbow fittings.
* Optional kits to minimize protrusion from
dash HA5417 & HA5418
* Can be retrofitted into old SeaStar 4.5" hole with HA5418
kit. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS,
VOLUMES & CAPACITIES |
| Part
No. |
Helm
Description |
SeaStar
Model Number |
Displacement
cu.in.(cu.in.)Revolution |
Relief
ValveSetting PSI (Bar) |
MaximumWheel.
Dia.Inches(mm) |
Tube/HoseConnection
Port Size |
| 210600 |
SeaStar
1.7-Front Mount |
HH5271 |
1.7
(27.8) |
1000
(70) |
28
(711) |
1/4
NPT |
| 210602 |
SeaStar
2.0-Front Mount |
HH5273 |
2.0
(33) |
1000
(70) |
28
(711) |
1/4
NPT |
| 210601 |
SeaStar
2.4-Front Mount |
HH5272
|
2.4
(39.3) |
1000
(70) |
28
(711) |
1/4
NPT |
|
| All
SeaStar helms have:
•
Standard marine 3/4"
TFX/Morse type taper.
• 5/8"-18 UNF
threads on wheel shaft.
• 3/16" (#606)Woodruff Key. |
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