WTB Seastar 1.7 hydraulic helm
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Clint r
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I’ve got one with the tilt option. Not 100% sure I want to sell it but feel free to make me an offer, you never know. Pics available if you’d like to see them.
Oscar162
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Thx.... but that's wayyyyy more than this budget builder is willing to pay.( Yes I know what they are worth new.....) Cheers
salmonkiller01
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There is one on marketplace in Campbell
On Black Friday I got an entire system for 799 at harbour chandler
Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/FpHQdErEayPZKZJY/?mibextid=79PoIi
On Black Friday I got an entire system for 799 at harbour chandler
Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/FpHQdErEayPZKZJY/?mibextid=79PoIiThe Green Bastard
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I bought one of these from this guy. He shipped it no problem minimal cost ($30?). It will be installed this week so haven't used it yet but first impression it looked great.
wildthing
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prob not going to better this deal ? used some of there stuff and no issues yet .....$325 to your door in a couple of days
https://www.vevor.ca/boat-steering-...271-3-4-studs-front-mount-13lb-p_010785073346
https://www.vevor.ca/boat-steering-...rine-cylinder-helm-tubing-boat-p_010602435790
used the above full kit on my 16' DE and working a treat...
https://www.vevor.ca/boat-steering-...271-3-4-studs-front-mount-13lb-p_010785073346
https://www.vevor.ca/boat-steering-...rine-cylinder-helm-tubing-boat-p_010602435790
used the above full kit on my 16' DE and working a treat...
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ship happens
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You guys really shouldn't be trying to sell a bunch of Chinese garbage or promote Chinese garbage when you have Seastar right in your back yard. How cheap are you.
Corey_lax
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Vevor has it's place for certain things but not for a critical item like boat steering.
ship happens
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It's dumb. You going to save a few hundred bucks and buy some ****** system that's ripping off our own industry? Makes zero sense. Period the end. I actually loose respect for people over **** like that
wildthing
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So enlighten me then your internet /TV /laptop /computer /cell phone /car/ truck/ all has stuff made over sea's oh don't forget your fish finder / braid . mono line ...... to name a few ..... it's called doing thing's on a limited budget ...can't all run round in 1.5 million dollar coastal craft's even then there is off shore stuff in them ??????? but lets get back on track anyone got a hdy helm for the OP
Old Fisher
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I have a Seastar Pro 2.0 helm if you’re interested. As new Condition. $400
Oscar162
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looks like the "pro" model operates at a diff (higher - 1500) pressure.... might cause some issues? anyone have any input?
Old Fisher
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Yes it does. It also has slightly less turns lock to lock and slightly stiffer steering. Uses the same cylinder as the 1.7 helm. I don’t know if standard hoses will be ok with it. Maybe someone knows. Ship?
ship happens
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It's a great question. The parts book would really tell the tale. From what I understand the Pro lineup consists of their helm 2.0, ram 6345, and the hose which have Kevlar reinforcement. Yes the hose are rated to 1500 psi but I'm pretty sure it's because of the hydraulic expansion that occurs when doing extreme performance type applications. In our world it's not nessesary. By that I mean boats with quads or racing boats doing 80 mph plus. I think without looking at the part book you won't find the little difference in the ram itself. I know they made it stronger with stronger hardware.
You could for sure use a pro helm in place of a 1.7 if you wanted to use it as a normal steering system on a sport fishing boat. I would just assume it won't have the same feel but I could be wrong. They might have improved the 2.0 helm feel when they went to the Pro lineup. The more fluid you flow with each turn comes wheel resistance.
Basically think of it like this. For the hydraulic pressure to raise up past where the standard hoses are rated to, you would have to add that much more resistance to the system, and for that to occur you'll need to be stressing that system all the way past that standard rating. The ram and hardware will also have to be rated for that beating for Seastar to assume liability and provide warranty.
You could for sure use a pro helm in place of a 1.7 if you wanted to use it as a normal steering system on a sport fishing boat. I would just assume it won't have the same feel but I could be wrong. They might have improved the 2.0 helm feel when they went to the Pro lineup. The more fluid you flow with each turn comes wheel resistance.
Basically think of it like this. For the hydraulic pressure to raise up past where the standard hoses are rated to, you would have to add that much more resistance to the system, and for that to occur you'll need to be stressing that system all the way past that standard rating. The ram and hardware will also have to be rated for that beating for Seastar to assume liability and provide warranty.
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