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  1. 06-10-2020, 11:54 AM #1
    FireMedicNick
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    Baystar Helm leak help

    I have a Baystar hydraulic steering system on my Javelin Venom 18. When I fist bought the boat, it had a leak at the helm. Replaced the seals no problem about 18 months ago and now its leaking again. I didn't know if that was the usual or if something could be causing the seals to not last as long as normal. Once I replaced them last time they have had no problems up until now. Just looking for some help/guidance with someone with experience with this problem. I am just hoping to get longer than 16-18 months out of a set of helm seals. Thanks.
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    #2 06-10-2020, 04:20 PM
    Maybe a burr or rough place on piece that slides threw seals. Look/feel very closely!
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    #3 06-10-2020, 05:09 PM
    Baystar is not rated for a bass boat. I know it says it is rated to 150 HP but that is for a deep V hull that does not produce as high of pressures as a bass boat. Replace with a Seastar system or you will have leaks.

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