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Helm Pump




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The SeaStar helm pump is an axial piston pump specifically designed for manual steering. It has a built-in lock valve to prevent the steering load from feeding back to the driver. The lock valve will not allow the rudder or drive unit to move until you move it with the steering wheel. The lock valve section of the helm also includes a relief valve. This relief valve provides over-pressure protection for mechanical components and hydraulic hoses and fittings.





Seastar 1.4 Front Mount Helm HH5269-3
Baystar HH4314-3 Helm Pump 1.4, HH4314-3
Seastar 1.4 Front Mount Helm HH5269-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 952.60
Our Price: $US 659.00

Baystar HH4314-3 Helm Pump 1.4, HH4314-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 768.90
Our Price: $US 518.99

Bay Star HH4514-3 with Helm Pump 1.4, HH4514-3
Baystar HH4315-3 Sport Tilt Helm Pump 1.4 cubic inches/Rev, HH4315-3
Bay Star HH4514-3 with Helm Pump 1.4, HH4514-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 878.90
Our Price: $US 541.99

Baystar HH4315-3 Sport Tilt Helm Pump 1.4 cubic inches/Rev, HH4315-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 936.10
Our Price: $US 699.00

Sea Star Helm Pump 1.7 Sport, HH6191-3
Seastar 1.7 cubic inch Commercial Duty Helm Pump, HH5217-3
Sea Star Helm Pump 1.7 Sport, HH6191-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,239.70
Our Price: $US 969.00

Seastar 1.7 cubic inch Commercial Duty Helm Pump, HH5217-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 904.20
Our Price: $US 769.00

Seastar 2.4 cubic inch Commercial Duty Helm Pump, HH5224-3
Seastar I HH5271 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, HH5271-3
Seastar 2.4 cubic inch Commercial Duty Helm Pump, HH5224-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,120.90
Our Price: $US 789.00

Seastar I HH5271 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, HH5271-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 988.90
Our Price: $US 713.99

Seastar II 2.0 HH5273-3 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 Cu. In, HH5273-3
Seastar II HH5272 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, HH5272-3
Seastar II 2.0 HH5273-3 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 Cu. In, HH5273-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 995.50
Our Price: $US 789.00

Seastar II HH5272 Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, HH5272-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 924.00
Our Price: $US 729.00

Seastar Pro Helm Pump 2.0 cubic inch Tilt (Replaces HH5190), HH6190-3
Seastar Pro-Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 cubic inches, HH5770-3
Seastar Pro Helm Pump 2.0 cubic inch Tilt (Replaces HH5190), HH6190-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,269.40
Our Price: $US 999.00

Seastar Pro-Standard Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 cubic inches, HH5770-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,098.90
Our Price: $US 905.99

Seastar Helm Pump Model 1250V 1000 psi, 1.7, 3.4Cu. In, HH5250
Seastar Helm Pump Model 1275V, 1000 psi, 2.7, 5.4Cu. In., HH5275
Seastar Helm Pump Model 1250V 1000 psi, 1.7, 3.4Cu. In, HH5250

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,959.00
Our Price: $US 1,379.00

Seastar Helm Pump Model 1275V, 1000 psi, 2.7, 5.4Cu. In., HH5275

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,959.00
Our Price: $US 1,449.00

Seastar HH5261 Rear Mount 1.7 cubic inches. Helm Pump, HH5261-3
Seastar 2.4 Rear Mount Helm Pump, HH5262-3
Seastar HH5261 Rear Mount 1.7 cubic inches. Helm Pump, HH5261-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 942.70
Our Price: $US 789.00

Seastar 2.4 Rear Mount Helm Pump, HH5262-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,144.00
Our Price: $US 899.00

Seastar Classic Tilt Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, HH6541-3
Seastar Classic Tilt Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, HH6542-3
Seastar Classic Tilt Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, HH6541-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,196.80
Our Price: $US 969.00

Seastar Classic Tilt Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, HH6542-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,470.70
Our Price: $US 1,149.00

Seastar Sport Plus 1.7 cubic inches/ Rev Tilt Steering Helm Pump, HH6491-3
Seastar Sport Tilt Helm Pump 2.4 Cu. In/ Rev, HH6192-3
Seastar Sport Plus 1.7 cubic inches/ Rev Tilt Steering Helm Pump, HH6491-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,348.60
Our Price: $US 1,089.00

Seastar Sport Tilt Helm Pump 2.4 Cu. In/ Rev, HH6192-3

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,392.60
Our Price: $US 1,089.00

Seastar Fill Kit HA5438
Uflex Bubblebuster Complete Filling & Purging System, BUBBLEBUSTER
Seastar Fill Kit HA5438

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 32.88
Our Price: $US 27.49

Uflex Bubblebuster Complete Filling & Purging System, BUBBLEBUSTER

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,445.13
Our Price: $US 1,099.00

Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, UP28FM
Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 cubic inches, UP33FM
Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 1.7 cubic inches, UP28FM

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 713.63
Our Price: $US 579.00

Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 2.0 cubic inches, UP33FM

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 894.30
Our Price: $US 699.00

Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, UP39FM
Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 20Cc- 1.2 cubic inches, UP20FM
Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, UP39FM

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 874.50
Our Price: $US 749.00

Uflex Front Mount Helm Pump, 20Cc- 1.2 cubic inches, UP20FM

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 713.63
Our Price: $US 469.00

Uflex Rear Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, UP39R
Uflex Rear Mount Helm Pump, Front Mount 1.7/5 Piston, UP28R
Uflex Rear Mount Helm Pump, 2.4 cubic inches, UP39R

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,007.88
Our Price: $US 829.00

Uflex Rear Mount Helm Pump, Front Mount 1.7/5 Piston, UP28R

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 887.70
Our Price: $US 639.00

Uflex Silversteer Front Mount 2.0 cubic inch Helm Pump, UP33FSVS
Uflex Silversteer Front Mount 1.7 cubic inch Helm Pump, UP25FSVS
Uflex Silversteer Front Mount 2.0 cubic inch Helm Pump, UP33FSVS

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 947.10
Our Price: $US 769.00

Uflex Silversteer Front Mount 1.7 cubic inch Helm Pump, UP25FSVS

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 837.10
Our Price: $US 549.00

Uflex Tilt Helm Pump Tilt Mount 1.7/5 Piston with X52, UP28TX52
Uflex Tilt Helm Pump with X52, 2.0 cubic inches, UP33TX52
Uflex Tilt Helm Pump Tilt Mount 1.7/5 Piston with X52, UP28TX52

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,130.80
Our Price: $US 899.00

Uflex Tilt Helm Pump with X52, 2.0 cubic inches, UP33TX52

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,034.00
Our Price: $US 829.00

Uflex Front Mount Tilt Helm
Uflex Front Mount Tilt Helm UP25TX52
Uflex Front Mount Tilt Helm

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,114.30
Our Price: $US 999.00

Uflex Front Mount Tilt Helm UP25TX52

Brand New with Factory Warranty

List Price: $US 1,114.30
Our Price: $US 829.00


FAQ

Hydraulic Steering Helms

I have an older Traditional Style Tilt helm, I see that this has been replaced?

This is correct. We have recently launched the new “Classic Tilt”, and this helm will replace ALL Traditional Tilt helms. Your hoses and cylinder will work just fine. The new Classic Tilts have a different style (in regards to cosmetics), and also comes with the newly designed Tilt Mechanism (much better than the previous).

What is the replacement part number for the Tilt Mechanism only?

We offer two models, as follows;
* HA6123 for sport tilt helms (soft rubber boot)
* HA6523 for Traditional and Classic Tilt (hard plastic covers).

I have noticed that the SeaStar helm cover looks different than the old helms..?

This is the new cover for the SeaStar helm pump. Only the cover has changed, you will still enjoy the easy, most reliable steering on the market today. YES – it will work with older helms as well.

I see that the BayStar helm that I just purchase is metal and not a composite like my older one…..why did you do that?

When it came time to re-tool for this product, SeaStar Solutions made several updates and improvements to the BayStar helm, one of which was the metal cover. This will work with all older parts on board your boat. NOTE: You will need to drill out 4 mounting holes for the new helm (the older one had 3).

I have an older model pump and want to install a new SeaStar Tilt helm, what adapters will I need?

Unfortunately you cannot retrofit a tilt helm into the old cut out without filling in the hole in your dash and re drilling.

The SeaStar Hydraulic System

High-horsepower/high-speed boating is here and steering systems must perform at maximum capacity. The SeaStar Hydraulic Steering System is designed to provide that extra margin of muscle when needed. The SeaStar system easily handles Outboard, Sterndrive and Inboard engines in boats up to 50 feet.

System selection, installation and service is substantially simplified with just three major components – helm, cylinder and tube or hose. SeaStar has a comprehensive range of available cylinders to handle a variety of Outboard, Sterndrive and Inboard steering applications. These are suitable for both pleasure and commercial applications. Extra steering stations and/or autopilots are easily added.

SeaStar hydraulic steering is a total commitment to quality, performance and simplicity.

SeaStar, the hydraulic steering system that is:

Easy to install...

Only three components: helm, cylinder & tube or hose
Compact and attractive helm design
Variety of helm mounting configurations
Simple tube/hose fitting connections
Clear, complete installation instructions

Easy to fill and purge...

Engineered bleed fittings on the cylinders
A helm and lock valve design that enhances air removal
A no-mess filler device
A filling and purging time of normally less than 30 minutes
Easy to check for proper installation
Easy purging check via filler device
No searching for difficult-to-find air leaks

Easy to turn...

Anti-friction piston points

Designed to provide many years of service...

Precision built
Heavy-duty bearings instead of bushings
All metal construction
No corrosive materials exposed to marine environment
Field replaceable helm and cylinder shaft seals
A no-hassle warranty – 2 years for pleasure use – 1 year for commercial use

SeaStar! Simply the best! 

 

 

SYSTEM COMPONENTS


 

SeaStar manual hydraulic steering systems are simple and efficient. The basic system consists of three main components:

  1. the helm pump,
  2. the cylinder, and
  3. the hose or tubing required to connect the cylinder to the helm pump.

These basic components are necessary in all applications. However as the system variables increase (e.g.: multiple engines, rudders, steering stations and autopilots), additional components may be required.

1. The Helm Unit

The SeaStar helm pump is an axial piston pump specifically designed for manual steering. It has a built-in lock valve to prevent the steering load from feeding back to the driver. The lock valve will not allow the rudder or drive unit to move until you move it with the steering wheel. The lock valve section of the helm also includes a relief valve. This relief valve provides over-pressure protection for mechanical components and hydraulic hoses and fittings.

2. The Cylinder

The most important differences between the variety of SeaStar steering systems available is the cylinder selection. The SeaStar system has a cylinder for most steering applications.

3. Hoses and Tubes

Required to provide a path for the fluid to flow under pressure from the helm pump to the cylinder.

 

HOW IT WORKS


The SeaStar system is a two-line system. This makes operation very simple.

 

  1. The steering wheel, which is attached to the helm pump, is rotated in the desired direction (i.e.: a turn to starboard or clockwise rotation).
  2. Oil is pumped out the corresponding port from the rear of the helm into the starboard line and then into the cylinder.
  3. This causes the cylinder rod, which is attached to the vessels rudder or drive unit, to move (i.e.: rod moves to port) thus causing the vessel to alter course.
  4. Oil displaced from the opposite end (i.e.: the port end) of the cylinder flows (i.e.: into the port line) back to the helm pump.
  5. For steering in the opposite direction, simply turn the helm the other way.
  6. When no course corrections are required, the integral lock valve holds the rudder or drive unit stationary.

 

SELECTING A SYSTEM


The objective is to match the steering system to the requirements of the vessel. This depends on four things:

  1. type of vessel (i.e.: planing or displacement),
  2. type of propulsion system in the vessel (i.e.: Outboard, Sterndrive, Inboard, etc.),
  3. the number of engines or rudders,
  4. the total power of the engines (i.e.: Horsepower).

Next choose a cylinder that best meets these requirements. Once the cylinder has been selected, the size of the helm pump is predetermined. The options left to specify are:

  1. the number of steering stations,
  2. helm configuration (i.e.: standard or tilt helm),
  3. additional features such as autopilots.

Proceed to the appropriate section of the web site for to make your selections.

Notes on Steering Response versus Steering effort

Steering wheel effort is directly proportional to the number of wheel turns lock to lock. The number of wheel turns lock to lock is dependent on three things:

  1. the volume of the cylinder,
  2. the displacement of the helm pump,
  3. the allowable movement of the rudder or drive unit.

Less wheel turns lock to lock results in more steering effort. More wheel turns lock to lock results in less steering effort. However, additional factors that can influence steering effort are:

  1. vessel speed,
  2. rudder size,
  3. unusual propellor selections,
  4. hull type (i.e.: displacement, planing, etc.), and
  5. steering wheel size.

Recommendations made on this web site are guidelines based on average acceptance of steering effort.

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