Hydraulic Steering Systems FAQ’s

Yes. you will need to purchase kit #HA5461. It comes complete with instructions.

Please contact us via e-mail to find out your options. Do not try to make the cylinder fit.

You are right. SeaStar PRO cylinder has better seals and bushings to reduce wear caused by the higher horsepower engines. No worries, the old cylinder is still adequate.

I find that almost all the time, the support rod is ready to seize up in the tilt tube, because someone has failed to clean and grease it. Please do this at least ONCE a year, it WILL save you money.

This type of conversion is to be completed by one of our repair centers only.  Please visit our Technical Support area for a list of authorized repair centers. Authorized Repair Centers

If your boat is driven in an aggressive manor, used in tournaments, then you should be using the tournament cylinders. Please go to the SeaStar Outboard section for further information

Teleflex does NOT make engine extension plates for any engine newer than a 2004. If your current cylinder is an HC5340, HC5340-42 or an HC5342, you will need to update the steering cylinder and tiebar with current models. Please see "Outboard Section"

There are several reasons why seals will leak, even after a repair has been made previously.  The most common fault is a damaged steering cylinder shaft, or, an installation that is not done properly, leading to more stress on a seal.  To ensure that your cylinder is re-sealed correctly we recommend contacting one of our Authorized Repair Centers to assist with the repair. Authorized Repair Centers

The -3 cylinders mount the exact same as the older ones, have the same volume and output. We have gone to a fully anodized aluminum parts, and to ORB hose fittings in the cylinder body.

Part # HA1206 can be ordered to cure this. This is a 50A, MAXI fuse. NOTE: All current Power Assist Units utilize this same, MAXI fuse

This is the newest addition to the Teleflex family. This DC Power will replace the conventional, engine driven power steering that you see on large boats. Contact Teleflex for more information.

In short "Maybe". Your steering system may be undersized, this requires much more effort to turn the wheel. SeaStar Power Assist will "help", however if the cylinder is undersized your best option may be to increase the size of the cylinder providing more "force" to move the rudder(s) over.

Power Assist is your best option. Engines have become much heavier, have a much higher output and much more torque than previous, SeaStar Power Assist will make your steering very easy to turn, regardless of the horse power.

A seal kit will NOT work if there is any damage to the steering cylinder shaft that will not allow a new seal to seal.  To ensure that the cylinder is repaired properly we recommend contacting one of our Authorized Repair Centers to assist with the repair. Authorized Repair Centers

Teleflex Canada Ltd, sells through an established distributor network. Consult your local Marine retailer, dealer or check your yellow pages.

In Emergencies only. ATF will void the warranty and decrease the efficiency of the steering system. SeaStar Steering Fluid can be replaced by any Hydraulic fluid with Mil Spec H5606.

The Sytten System was obsoleted in 1984. We no longer have "any" parts available. Your Helm Pump can be replaced with HH5271 & HA5418. The cylinder should be replaced with HC5313 & HA5425.

Adjust Torque Tab on motor to offset prop torque. Adjust trim tabs so that boat runs level. Trim out your engine. Eliminate air by purging the system.

You can locate and print off you owners manual on this site by going to the site map and locating the DOWNLOADABLE PDF files.

Yes. We here at SeaStar are doing or best to give ALL of the Hynautic customers the same support we give SeaStar customers, this web site will be updated with Hynautic information shortly.

The best way is via e-mail from this site, we ask that if you are plannning on e-mailing us through this site, please provide all(if any) part numbers off of your system, this saves time.

Yes. The hose will work with the BayStar 150HP (total) system.

At this time, no. We only offer the Outboard Pro and Standard kits with the Standard front mounting helm, front mount pivot cylinder, two lengths of hose and two bottles of SeaStar Steering fluid.

Teleflex Canada (us) have assumed support of the Hynautic Hydraulic Controls. Please direct your questions to us.

It is fairly easy to replace. Confirm the year of your pump, and go to the Replacement parts page, there you will find the proper seal kit. This can be changed in minutes.

I like to say ALWAYS, it is simple to check, and it is your steering. The best time is as soon as you step on board BEFORE touching the steering wheel. Fill if needed.

Good question! If you need to contact us and see no numbers of any kind, please have as many measurments ready for when we ask. Any number in the system will help us help you.

Refer to your owners manual. Having the correct amount of wheel turns hard over to hard over is a good sign the system is free of air.

If you know that it has been bled good, and there is no other restriction then this is normal. BayStar is a smaller version of the SeaStar and will feel slightly heavier to steer.

In most cases you can, please contact us via e-mail with what you are looking to do, and we can assist you with all the details.

That is a tool for bleeding. Simply put one end on the bleeder that you are working on, and the other end in a clean container.

For service work, any "qualified" marine technician should be well trained in the service of your system.  For repairs of hydraulic components we only recommend that you contact one of our Authorized Repair Centers. Authorized Repair Centers

NO! You CANNOT cut SeaStar outboard hoses. Take up the slack under the dash, or anywhere else, once that hose is cut, it is garbage.

Due to a small amount of internal hydraulic slip these style steering wheels should not be used. For best results use an equal distance wheel.

In most cases YES. We are the factory so a turn around time cannot be guarenteed. Please see next question for other repair partners.

We only recommend that one of our Authorized Repair Centers perform any repair work on our products. Authorized Repair Centers

No. BayStar is a single engine single station steering system.

Actually YES. I have felt it myself. Of course if your prop is out of the water, so will the tab. Stiff steering will happen if the prop is not totally submerged under water.

We find that many of the times the steering cylinder is frozen in the cylinder body, to check this, remove the steering lines and try to push the cylinder, if you can't move it, replace it.

Could be the o'ring is broken, or the plug has been over tightened and damaged. Send an email to us and we will send you a new one.

Any Spanner Pin wrench from any mfg will work, be sure that the wrench has the following specs. Adjustable from .75" to 3" Has a 1/8" Pin.

The 24 hour message is just to let customers know that during busy season, it may take that long. We try our hardest to get back within a couple hours, sit tight, we will call.

Not too much really. Check the fluid level, just as often as you check you cars. Most important, GREASE THE TILT TUBE on your outboard engines.

These are tricky. Please go to the download section of this site and download book No. 9.1. This is the only way to bleed the system.

You must contact your local Distributor for this information, we only sell through our Distributors.

BayStar is rated to 150HP MAX (transom rating). Pontoon boats and Bass boats will likely be hard when using BayStar, as this is the taking the BayStar system to its maximum. SeaStar will make the system easier to turn, and, you have the option to add SeaStar Power Assist.

BEFORE EVERY TRIP
* Check fluid level in helm pump
* Check hoses to ensure that they are in good condition.
* Turn steering wheel hard over to hard over.

We have no preference of a/p makes. Mostly, ALL will work without issue in our systems.

Thermal Expansion. As the temperature increases, air in the reservoir expands forcing oil to leak out of the vent cap. Set oil level to 1/4" below threads of filler cap.

Unfortunately you cannot retrofit a tilt helm into the old cut out without filling in the hole in your dash and re drilling.

When it came time to re-tool for this product, Teleflex made several updates and improvements to the BayStar helm, one of which was the metal cover. This will work with all older parts on board your boat. NOTE: You will need to drill out 4 mounting holes for the new helm (the older one had 3).

This is the new cover for the SeaStar helm pump. Only the cover has changed, you will still enjoy the easy, most reliable steering on the market today. YES - it will work with older helms as well.

We offer two models, as follows;
* HA6123 for sport tilt helms (soft rubber boot)
* HA6523 for Traditional and Classic Tilt (hard plastic covers).

This is correct. We have recently launched the new "Classic Tilt", and this helm will replace ALL Traditional Tilt helms. Your hoses and cylinder will work just fine. The new Classic Tilts have a different style (in regards to cosmetics), and also comes with the newly designed Tilt Mechanism (much better than the previous).