Installing SeaStar hydraulic steering on a 2120

[Flounderparker]

Hello to all. I’m replacing the leaking BayStar hydraulic steering system on my 2003 2120 Sport Cabin. Installing a new SeaStar system. My question is, is there enough clearance at transom to install the new support rod without removing engine from transom??
Thanks in advance......

 

[warthog5]

Have you bought the Seastar unit already?

If not......Buy a Uneflex.... Why? To stop having leaks.

 

[SOUTHWINS]

when i did mine i used uflex when right on 13 years old and still works good

 

[Brent]

I switched to Uflex hoses and ram but kept SeaStar helm pump. It was not leaking and turned smoothly- sure hope I didn’t make a mistake.


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[Flounderparker]

Yes, I already have the SeaStar kit. Just recently read about the Uflex......just trying to avoid pulling engine from stern to install the support rod......

 

[warthog5]

I switched to Uflex hoses and ram but kept SeaStar helm pump. It was not leaking and turned smoothly- sure hope I didn’t make a mistake.


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Nope.....When it starts to leak.....Replace with a Uflex

 

[warthog5]

Sometimes you have to unbolt the engine to get the old steering cable out.

I just pick it up and out a little with my A-Frame and Cum-A-Long.


If the cable is already removed? You will not need to unbolt to install the hyd steering.

 

[Flounderparker]

The leaking BayStar system was on boat when I acquired it. Headed to boat today with the support rod from the SeaStar. Hopefully I’ll get lucky.
Thanks to all for the input. Great website. Good people.....

 

[warthog5]

OK If it has a Baystar on it now...Then the motor will not need to be removed.....If you get in a tight spot turning bolts.....You can change that by turning the engine.

 

[Flounderparker]

Thanks for the info. Going to try to hold off on replacing until I pull it at end of season. I have everything ready to go....