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.
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.
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.
SeaStar
Hydraulic steerings are a premium quality product. 
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. 
1 Helm
rotor supported by three roller bearings for durability.
