BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Issue

[super_dork]

I replaced my BayStar hydraulic cylinder HC4645-3 and helm with refurbished units from a factory authorized service center after my previous cylinder inner seals failed. After bleeding and purging I am finding that I’m getting Hydraulic lock when I steer full port or full starboard.

Note that I replaced the cylinder first and had this issue only on one side. The other side would push back like there was fluid behind the piston providing resistance. I called the service center and he recommended a new helm. With the new helm I have the issue both ways now. I spoke with the service center and sent them this video and was assured that this is normal. I never experienced this previously and it seems bad that the wheel could get suck.He suggested that perhaps I’ve always had issues and just never knew it until I replaced everything.

Looking for advice on what could be happening, if this or normal, and whether I need to return the parts and try again.

BayStar/SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Issue
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[06 SB]

You probably do not want to hear this, but the Baystar System is not rated for your rig. It is rated for up to a 150 but only in a deep V configuration. Bass and F&S run the props a lot higher in the water column and that increases steering pressures significantly.

[wmitch2]

Does the motor still move left or right as you keep turning it ??

[billnorman1]

George says disconnect the actuator cylinder from your motor and see if it still does it.

[super_dork]

You probably do not want to hear this, but the Baystar System is not rated for your rig. It is rated for up to a 150 but only in a deep V configuration. Bass and F&S run the props a lot higher in the water column and that increases steering pressures significantly.

Man that sucks. The boat came with the BayStar system when I bought it in 2015. I had not looked into it further. And this started out as just trying to repair/replace what was there. I’ve not had any issues with it but I can see if it’s not rated for this setup that it could cause issues.

[super_dork]

Does the motor still move left or right as you keep turning it ??

Yes. The motor turns smoothly as expected.

[super_dork]

George says disconnect the actuator cylinder from your motor and see if it still does it.

So just remove the single bolt attaching it to the motor? Should I remove the arms as well or just the center mount?

[paulrodbender]

I really don't know but I'm not 100% sure about that new helm you put on...........

[wmitch2]

Yes. The motor turns smoothly as expected.

No, I meant after it stops and then you continue to turn it. Does the motor still keep turning ?

[billnorman1]

Well it seems to me you would want to make sure the motor is not binding the actuator. Not likely but possible.

[hulapopr]

May not be your problem but mine would do the same thing after I installed it.I had to
go through the bleeding process a couple
more times.

[super_dork]

No, I meant after it stops and then you continue to turn it. Does the motor still keep turning ?

Oh sorry. No. The motor cylinder is fully extended at the time it stops and doesn’t travel any further.