SeaStar Hydraulic cylinder NEW IN BOX

[FMP]

OH Damm , where did you find that????? SO what about the hyd cyl?

[427Man]

OH Damm , where did you find that????? SO what about the hyd cyl?

Well, I searched like hell and came up with 4 different motors. Some came through S&F, others through old web leads. This one was the best overall, and the seller is a fine guy and now a new friend. Thanks to Mike, I have the solution to make the SeaStar work, and another hardcore internet search of old leads turned up a NOS dual cable steering tube. Next I have to get the Viper core dealt with, but I have a good plan for that now too. All I need is $ and maybe a divorce lawyer.

[FMP]

Good looking motor, surprised really. I know of a couple that good up here, but most are in use on cherry boats. So I was looking for that cyl but the whole kit with a decnt quick helm and hoses. Made in Canada but the $$$$ are nuts, no break in the price. Pack the wife , take her to the Toronto Boat Show Jan 20-29th .

[427Man]

Good looking motor, surprised really. I know of a couple that good up here, but most are in use on cherry boats. So I was looking for that cyl but the whole kit with a decnt quick helm and hoses. Made in Canada but the $$$$ are nuts, no break in the price. Pack the wife , take her to the Toronto Boat Show Jan 20-29th .

Thanks, I am really excited about it. 16 months ago I didn't even know what a 1500 XS was. It looks to be a pristine survivor that has never been opened up. Original paint from what I can tell too. The current owner kept it as a show piece and never ran it. I am taking some chances, but it is a matching number J motor for reasonable $. My wife got burned out on car shows and subsequently a long motorcycle tangent, so the recent boat obsession is just not the right thing to put in front of her now. I have to pick my battles.

[boatman14544]

wow is that clean!!!!!! I am sorry but I can't come up with any reason to wait to get it. I would have been there and had it home in my living room instead of that stupid ass tree.

[boatman14544]

Thanks, I am really excited about it. 16 months ago I didn't even know what a 1500 XS was. It looks to be a pristine survivor that has never been opened up. Original paint from what I can tell too. The current owner kept it as a show piece and never ran it. I am taking some chances, but it is a matching number J motor for reasonable $. My wife got burned out on car shows and subsequently a long motorcycle tangent, so the recent boat obsession is just not the right thing to put in front of her now. I have to pick my battles.

I have a good jeweler if you need one. I had a Cole drag hydro follow me home once, and the earrings only cost half as much as the boat did.

[427Man]

I have a good jeweler if you need one. I had a Cole drag hydro follow me home once, and the earrings only cost half as much as the boat did.

Jewelry doesn't cut it anymore. She would rather I fund the kids college tuition and it's hard to argue against that. So the rule I live with now is I have to sell off a toy to pay for any new ones.

[427Man]

Here are some pics of my set-up, motors are turned all the way to the side to show the tube, good luck on your build.


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Hi Mike - Now I have another question. I pulled apart my Ride Guide single steer unit tonight. I want to use the the original Ride Guide wheel I have with the SeaStar helm. It looks like it would be possible with a custom made adapter. Maybe it's easier to find a wheel that is a close copy of the original wheel. So the question is, what did you end up using?

[Bensy]

Is this still for sale? Let me know.
Thanks

[boatman14544]

wow, that is too clean for me to comment! that is sweet! show me more!. My old Ride Guide had the square shaft and I just got another wheel for the tapered shaft on the sea star. I can understand you wanting to keep that wheel though, It is hot, mine was not nearly that clean. I think if you found an old ride-guide shaft and cut off the square end that fits the wheel, then had a machine shop mill out the center and cut the keyway it might work as an adaptor. I did something similar to that on the crackerbox I built, adapting an old banjo style wheel to a tapered shaft, it worked great.

[427Man]

wow, that is too clean for me to comment! that is sweet! show me more!. My old Ride Guide had the square shaft and I just got another wheel for the tapered shaft on the sea star. I can understand you wanting to keep that wheel though, It is hot, mine was not nearly that clean. I think if you found an old ride-guide shaft and cut off the square end that fits the wheel, then had a machine shop mill out the center and cut the keyway it might work as an adaptor. I did something similar to that on the crackerbox I built, adapting an old banjo style wheel to a tapered shaft, it worked great.

Thanks for the good advice once again. I'll look into it. The wheel is beautiful and I don't want to screw it up. Every time I work on the boat I realize how lucky I am. It's in great condition. A time capsule for certain.

[FMP]

You mentioned you might get into some core work on it? Looks too clean to need much.

[427Man]

You mentioned you might get into some core work on it? Looks too clean to need much.

I hope that's the case, but I'm not going to take any chances. Even if the core is perfectly solid, I think it's worth having it reinforced and sealed up tight so I never have to worry about it.

[FMP]

Since you're driving up here for a few things you could put it in tow. I would be happy to take it off your hands.

[427Man]

Since you're driving up here for a few things you could put it in tow. I would be happy to take it off your hands.

I'm keeping this one. Hopefully my kids end up loving it as much as I do and it will stay in the family.