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    I'm repowering a Checkmate 24 with a 300R. I researched everything I could find and decided to go with the Uflex Silversteer 1500 psi tilt helm front mount cylinder system. I'll let you know whether or not it works out for me.
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    Checkmate Pulsare 2100 with a 2017 Merc 250 Pro XS

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    I have both Silversteer and SeaStar Pro. I've been very impressed with Uflex.

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    I have been leaning to the Uflex Silversteer myself. It seems as though the side ram systems can be trouble if not fully executed perfectly. Cylinder to drive geometry, helm and fluid flow. Just like a race car the most important part is correctly purging the air out of the system and periodically checking everything over.
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    I have a 2020 long deck Checkmate Pulsare with a 300R. It came from the factory with mercury hydraulic steering. Checkmate told me it is self bleeding but I am not convinced. The steering wheel slowly changes position over time if you want to go straight ahead. It steers fine and you can control it when it starts walking.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pulsare2400 View Post
    The steering wheel slowly changes position over time if you want to go straight ahead.
    In my experience most of them do this. The Verado (PS pump) I'm replacing did. My offshore boats would do it.
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    For the guys running 2.0/2.4 Sea Star helms with side rams....what hose are you running from helm to transom? The 5/16 Parkerflex that’s supplied with front mount rams or -8 aeroquip? Looks like everybody uses -6 at the side rams...but curious about the hose you can’t see running to the helm itself.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPEROG View Post
    I would do a side ram with a 2.0 seastar helm. I have one set up that way on my Allison and it works great. I don't like running front mount steering on anything with big power and torque when you have other options that are proven to be stronger. This set up with braided #6 line seems to fit the bill.
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    Do you run the 2.0 helm directly to the Cylinder? What cylinder is on the Allison?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FUJIMO View Post
    Is this steering system using Verado helm and pump with a latham cylinder?

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    ...maaaaaayyyybbbeeee. maybe not. ...don't know. i do know this... the steering cylinder in the photo works well powered, or not. whether its a latham, a marine machine, a geiger, a hardin, a mayfair, etc., they all can be low or high pressure rigged...

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2.5-21 View Post
    Do you run the 2.0 helm directly to the Cylinder? What cylinder is on the Allison?
    Yes-

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    Quote Originally Posted by JPEROG View Post
    Yes-

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    What 2.0 helm do you use Tilt or non?

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    I happen to have tilt helms in my current boats but have run fixed positions in the past.

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    Figured I would update this thread as I went with the Seastar pro system. I am very pleased with it so far, easy install, bleed easy and works great. No slop at all, but I feel as though I may need to hit the gym with no power steering when flying on the pad haha!!!! Its a work out to say the least!
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