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10-14-2015, 07:47 AM #1
SeaStar Helm Mods, Rebuild or Upgrades
Forgive me if this is just "How they work" but I have two SeaStar systems, one on my Flats Boat and the other on the Eliminator Daytona 21... that to me simply are sub par when it comes to control systems.
On the Flats boat, I have bled this system repeatedly using the prescribed methods and it simply will not hold a true heading at speed. I constantly have to add anti-torque inputs to the steering to keep the boat straight and turning takes multiple revolutions.
On the Daytona, it has a side wing-plate hydraulic ram steering and while it will hold a "hands-free" heading once pointed, takes multiple turns of the wheel once the boat is flying to turn with the bends of the river. I understand having something that is hypersensitive at high speeds is not wanted but seriously, is this the best it can be or is there a fix with the $1000+ Capilano helm? Is there a way to increase the flow of the valves, replace the seals or make some sort of an adjustment to make these helms work better?
I am open to any suggestions.
Thanks!
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