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    RT188 converting to power steering

    I bought my 2017 RT188 in the Summer of 2016 right before the added the power steering option on the RT188. Id like to have powering steering. I have a mirco jackplate and the steering cable is getting torn up as it passes through the stainless clam where the steering and the other cables come out. Id like to use the same one that Ranger is putting on the RT's now. I do know its a Baystar. Does anybody know which model it is?
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    I can’t answer your question op, sorry but I’d like to ask you one. Why do you want to do that upgrade? Is it the way your current steering cable is fraying up the stainless clam shell or do you want easier steering? I have an older 90 Etec and it require very little input as far as steering effort. Just curious is all.
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    Hodges marine for 539.00 changed my 188 last year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Casslaw View Post
    I can’t answer your question op, sorry but I’d like to ask you one. Why do you want to do that upgrade? Is it the way your current steering cable is fraying up the stainless clam shell or do you want easier steering? I have an older 90 Etec and it require very little input as far as steering effort. Just curious is all.
    Both reasons... The stiff steering now and then really doesn’t bother me. But the steering cable getting torn up does.
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    3 across seating/ 2 across seating at bow

    Mercury 115 Pro XS 4s
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    Mercmonitor Smartcraft
    Sportsman II Powerpole
    Minnkota Ultrex 80
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    Humminbird Helix 7 DI G2N GPS console for navigation
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    Quote Originally Posted by tin wacker View Post
    Hodges marine for 539.00 changed my 188 last year.
    Which Baystar did you install?
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    Minnkota Ultrex 80
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    Humminbird Helix 7 DI G2N GPS console for navigation
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    I installed bay star kit hk4200a-3 which comes with hyd cyl hc4645h. I have a 115 merc 4s works great. I do have a 4inch set back which isn't needed to.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tin wacker View Post
    I installed bay star kit hk4200a-3 which comes with hyd cyl hc4645h. I have a 115 merc 4s works great. I do have a 4inch set back which isn't needed to.
    Thanks tin wacker! Is that the same baystar that Ranger is installing at the factory on the RT’s?
    2017 Ranger RT188 - Charcoal Metallic
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    3 across seating/ 2 across seating at bow

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    Spitfire X7 19p 4 blade prop
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    Mercmonitor Smartcraft
    Sportsman II Powerpole
    Minnkota Ultrex 80
    TH Marine Eliminator Nut
    Recirc livewell
    Humminbird Helix 7 DI G2N GPS console for navigation
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    As far as i know.

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    Teleflex makes 2 systems the Baystar and the Seastar hydraulic systems. The baystar is more than sufficient for a 115hp powered boat. Seastar is what you see on the higher hp rigs. Also for clarification these systems are not “power steering” rather hydraulic fluid moving the engine vs a mechanical cable. There is no assist on these systems.
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    Roy you are showing your age and hot rod background.

    There are probably not many guys around that remember that "power steering" was an option back in the day.

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    Heck yeah it was! To lose weight on my ‘71 Nova I took the power steering pump off and connected the 2 inputs...very hard to drive! Once I smartened up I put a manual S10 steering box in it and actually did drop 30 lbs off the front.
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    Thanks for the info Roy! Looking for the same Baystar that Ranger installs at the factory.
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    Humminbird Helix 7 DI G2N GPS console for navigation
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    Just the standard baystar system like this. Can be purchased as a kit from several retailers not a dealer specific item or anything like that.
    http://www.seastarsolutions.com/prod...d-new/baystar/
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigEasy View Post
    Roy you are showing your age and hot rod background.

    There are probably not many guys around that remember that "power steering" was an option back in the day.
    Was power steering still optional in 1988? Lol. That was when i was born.
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    Must just be the hot rodder in ya

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    Here is what the factory put on my 2018 RT188. I have a Mercury115 ProXS CT. If you zoom in you can see the part numbers.
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    Thanks for the part number Tom.

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    Quote Originally Posted by TellicoTom View Post

    Here is what the factory put on my 2018 RT188. I have a Mercury115 ProXS CT. If you zoom in you can see the part numbers.
    Awesome! That’s exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks!
    2017 Ranger RT188 - Charcoal Metallic
    Passenger Console
    3 across seating/ 2 across seating at bow

    Mercury 115 Pro XS 4s
    Spitfire X7 19p 4 blade prop
    Atlas Micro 4 inch Jackplate
    Mercmonitor Smartcraft
    Sportsman II Powerpole
    Minnkota Ultrex 80
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    Humminbird Helix 7 DI G2N GPS console for navigation
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    Anymore the baystar doesnt look much different then the seastar. The older ones the baystar units looked much lighter duty. Wonder ehat the actual differences are unless its in the helm itself or something.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BigEasy View Post
    Must just be the hot rodder in ya
    The green truck in my avatar has factory power steering actually lol. I appreciate it most of the time.
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