hydraulic steering questions

[marks86]

So my steering cable is frozen on my checkmate pulsare, I looked up a new cable is 400bucks. I saw some hydraulic steering kits for around 800 bucks, sounds like a no brainer

The boat has a 225 optimax so I'm not gonna be running more than high 70s with the boat, nor do I have much money to spend.

Can you guys point me in the right direction of the best kit for the money. Once again this is not a 90mph boat.

[RSWORDS]

What kit do you see for $800? If it's baystar stay away.

We have been installing ALOT of the uflex kits on non Performance boats and I like them a lot.

[marks86]

What kit do you see for $800? If it's baystar stay away.

We have been installing ALOT of the uflex kits on non Performance boats and I like them a lot.

baystar was the one I saw. I will look into the uflex kits. Thanks for the advice.

[Go Time]

+1 U flex is a good alternative to sea star....and cheaper.

[mjw930]

+2 on UFlex. Here's the perfect kit, just add hoses and you're all set. https://www.boatingsolutions.com/Pro...age-P6629.aspx

I've dealt with boating solutions and they are good people with some of the best prices.

[Glasstream15]

BayStar is great. On my 115. On your boat??? No way. First place, they are recommended for 150 max HP. U[Flex has some good reports.

[phillnjack]

Baystar is made in china ****, its nothing like Seastar for quality and materials. stay well clear of the dangerous crap.

go by the uflex, much better.
or even better still buy a proper good used system and then get new seals for it.


so why is this crap limited to inshire stuff ? because its crap thats why.

[marks86]

looks like the uflex protech kit is the one. What is the difference because the 1 2 and 3 kits?

[RSWORDS]

looks like the uflex protech kit is the one. What is the difference because the 1 2 and 3 kits?

U flex has a amazing tech line. Call and talk to them about setup, application, and needs. They will point you in the right direction. The 1 will probably work well

[mjw930]

looks like the uflex protech kit is the one. What is the difference because the 1 2 and 3 kits?

the 1, 2 and 3 represent the different arms on the steering ram based on engine make and model. For your motor it's the "1" suffix. https://www.boatingsolutions.com/uc1...plication.aspx

[marks86]

just ordered silversteer kit with lines, should be in next week. Thanks for the help

[roadkill636]

SILVERSTAR!! Wow. You went all out..

Its a bit of a dollor to spend but the very 1st time your out on the water with it you will never go back to cables again