Baystar or Seastar

[KJW83]

For those of you with hydraulic steering and a 150 Optimax which system do you recommend? I know they’re from the same company and the Baystar is rated for up to 150HP but does it feel overworked? The price point is definitely better on the Baystar but if the Seastar is a more dependable system I’d have no problem paying th extra $$ for peice of mind

[06 SB]

What boat? If it is a bass boat, you will NEED the Seastar. If it is a deep V hull or CC then Baystar will work. The Baystar is designed for boats that do not have high motor heights and therefore significantly higher steering torque/pressure.

[KJW83]

Yes it’s a bass boat.....2008 Procraft 186

[db220]

My bass boat has a 150 4s and my dealer recommended and installed the Seastar.

[JOE54]

sea star

[Rangr90]

​Can someone tell me which Seastar model# i need for my 1990 Ranger 361V with a 04' Mercury Optimax 150 HP
Thanks
Rangr90

[JOE54]

tilt or no tilt/ HK6400A-3 is no tilt and order hoses needed to length

[SilverFox579]

From manufacturer's web site...

BayStar is NOT recommended in applications with high steering effort (i.e. such as those using high performance engines or boats capable of attaining high speeds), customers should consider upgrading the system to SeaStar/SeaStar Pro steering . This will reduce the steering effort due to the fact that SeaStar steering provides more output power resulting in lower steering effort.

[Rangr90]

My motor has tilt.

[Rangr90]

I'm looking for the Seastar model# i need for my 1990 Ranger 361V with a 04' Mercury Optimax 150 HP not the Baystar unit.

[JOE54]

tilt helm not trim and tilt/ 6400 is a non tilt helm/should work on 361 also

[Rangr90]

​Thanks Joe54