Steering affidavit?

[Jeff79Sceptre]

So the guys rigging the new motors say that I need to update my helm pump so that the new seastar tournament cylinder will work correctly. I currently have a hynautic h-50 helm pump. It works flawlessly. They could not figure out how to adapt the hoses from the hynautic system to the seastar system. I had the fittings made which seastar actually sells. Now they said it could take 3-8 hours to bleed the system due to my helm pump being old. I already rebuilt the original cylinder ( hynautic). I had to bleed the system. Maybe 30 minutes. They said that seastar recommended I update the whole thing or sign an affidavit to relieve them of any responsibility. I think this may be total BS. I'm calling seastar today to get a response. I know the 2 systems will work fine together. This is basic hydraulics. What's yalls opinion on this? Of course they want me to update. They want more money!!

[WaveWalker]

Do you still have your hynautic ram? I'd just use that.

[Jeff79Sceptre]

I called Seastar and they suggested I just switch my bulkhead fittings out. I picked them up today and it was a very easy transition. Original Hynautic was 3/8 flare fitting and new seastar is 3/8 compression. Bulkhead fitting itself is 1/4" mip. Seastar said there is no problem with using my helm. As a matter of fact my system is power assist. Air over hydraulics. Funny thing is they still make these but are for larger vessels. Picking the boat up today! Will post pics when I get her!

[gofastsandman]

You`ll be rebuilding that Seastar every few years. Those Hynautics are great quality.

Call Fl Hydraulics here in Riviera Bch. They know all about them and have the kits for them as well.

[BigLew]

Sounds like someone lost a customer! Why do people do that crap?

[Ajc]

No doubt..... Some mechanic was greedy. Like you said it's basic hydraulics.

[BigLew]

If you want to truly deliver the message, print out this thread and drop it by the shop that is showing you so little respect!

[Bigshrimpin]

I have 2 of these old systems h-50 helm w/ bike pump pressurized reservoir/canister. They work great. On my 23 I run a seastar 1.7 helm and a hynautic k-10 ram. I did finally buy a hynautic k-6 ram, b/c it cleans up the splashwell a bit and hoses remain stationary. I haven't had any compatibility issues except for fittings which are easily overcome

[Jeff79Sceptre]

And I found out this past weekend they drilled a hole in my transducer cable. I was wondering why it worked before and not now. You know the old saying" if you want something done right, do it yourself".

[pelican]

when I read threads like these:

as the owner/operator of a marine repair shop,i shake my head in disbelief....