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    stratos 285 / javalin 185 owners

    I have a 2002 javelin 185 looking at putting hyd steering on it what type do you guys run and what are the pro and cons

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    #2
    I installed a Sea Star Pro in my 285. The only con I can think of is the steering wheel never stays in time, a three spoke would stop that.
    2000 STRATOS 20SS EXTREME
    2011 EVINRUDE ETEC 250 HO
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    #3
    I put U-flex on my '93 285 Pro XL, no downsides besides the cost. It was also my first hydro steering so it took a few trips to get used to how the boat drove a bit different but that's not really a downside.
    2021 Phoenix 920 Elite / SHO 250
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    #4
    My 2008 285 came with Bay Star Hyd.

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    #5
    My 2004 285 ProXL came with SeaStar Pro steering. Love it. Have changed the cylinder/piston seals once. Wouldn’t have a bass boat without it.