Western Marine - Steering systems

APPLICATION GUIDE

The best way to be sure of matching hydraulic steering to any boat is to calculate rudder torque using a modified Jorssels formula. All that is needed are some simple details about the boat and the rudder. Factory recommendations are available. However the chart below is a useful guide to selecting a suitable system from the systems numbered 1 to 5 detailed at right.

System	Wheel Turns	Helm	Cylinder
1	4	SeaStar 1.7	BA125-7ATM
2	5	SeaStar 1.7	BA135-7ATM
3	6	SeaStar 1.7	BA150-7ATM
4	4	1/4 SeaStar 2.4	BA150-7ATM
5	5	1/2 SeaStar 2.4	BA175-7TM

Sample System Selection Guide.
	Planing Hul				Displacement Hull				Sail
Boat Length up To	Single Engine		Twin Engine		Single Engine		Twin Engine		Single Engine
Boat Length up To	Pleasure	Work	Pleasure	Work	Pleasure	Work	Pleasure	Work	Pleasure	Work
26FT (8m)	1	4	1	4	2	4	2	4	4	4
32FT (10m)	2	4	1	4	3	4	3	4	4	4
38FT (11.5m)	3	5	2	5	5	5	3	5	4	5
44FT (13.5m)	5	-	3	5	-	-	5	-	5	-
50FT (15m)	-	-	5	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

HOSE & PIPES & HYDRAULIC FLUID

Outboard Hydraulic Hose

All inboard systems shown here can use SeaStar outboard Hydraulic Hose Kits. Each kit contains two hoses with fittings ready to install. SeaStar reference H051xx (where xx is the hose length in feet).

No. 210630 Hose Kit 10' (3.0m)
No. 210631 Hose Kit 12' (3.6m)
No. 210632 Hose Kit 14' (4.2m)
No. 210633 Hose Kit 16' (4.9m)
No. 210634 Hose Kit 18' (5.5m)
No. 210635 Hose Kit 20' (6.1m)
No. 210651 Hose Kit 22' (6.7m)
No. 210652 Hose Kit 24' (7.3m)
No. 210654 Hose Kit 28' (8.4m)

Hydraulic Fluid

SeaStar hydraulic steering systems require the use a high quality hydraulic fluid meeting MIL SPEC H-5606C. This is available locally but can be supplied under following part number.

No. 210613 Hydraulic Fluid 1 Litre.

Nylon Tubing

3/8" outside diameter nylon tubing can be used on inboard powered boats fitted with SeaStar's 1.7 helm. Nylon tubing should not be used where the total tubing run exceeds 30m (100 ft) or on any outboard powered boat. SeaStar's own nylon tubing is available in standard lengths as follows :

No. 210643 25ft Hose No. 210644A 75ft Tube
No. 210644 50ft Tube No. 210645 100ft Tube

Copper Tubing

3/8" outside diameter copper tubing is recommended for inboard & stern drive powered boats using SeaStar's 2.0 or 2.4 helms and for inboard powered boats with SeaStar's 1.7 helm where the total tube run exceeds 30m (100 ft).

The use of Hose Kit HF5507 for SeaStar aluminium cylinders and HF5508 (No. 210650) for SeaStar brass cylinders is required. Copper tubing can also be used on outboard powered boats with SeaStar brass inboard cylinders in conjunction with Hose Kit HF5508. Specification of Copper Tubing Copper tubing should be annealed copper refrigeration tubing, with 3/8" outside diameter and 0.032" wall thickness (approx 0.8mm).

FLYBRIDGE STEERING

TO ADD A SECOND STEERING STATION YOU'LL NEED

* A second identical Helm.
* Add a Station kit
No. HF5502 (All Inboards & also Sterndrives with 1.7 Helm).
No. HF5501 (All Outboards & also Sterndrives with 2.0/2.4 Helms).
* Hose or Pipe (use the same hosing or tubing as used in connecting the primary helm).
* Extra Hydraulic Fluid

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