Any Velocity 260 Owners Interested In Mod's ????
11-18-2015, 05:54 AM
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I also had a SeaStar hydraulic steering system on my 21' Tunnel Hull O/Board boat and liked it as well. I think for my needs it's the best bang for the $$$ spent to go "FULL HYDRAULIC" in a neat clean package.
11-18-2015, 10:21 AM
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11-18-2015, 11:30 AM
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I am not familiar with the Sea Star system so I am trying to educate myself not start s**t. What is the downside to the Sea Star? Why aren't the manufacturer's using them with IOs?
11-20-2015, 06:29 AM
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OEM's like to design their own stuff or contract other suppliers. As for SeaStar products, I think there mostly into DIY users, that's why you may not see any affiliation with the OEM's. I've used their products for years and it's great stuff the design and build. I'll be posting the progress on the steering probably after the holidays as all the parts are currently in route and won't have it all till 11/23, so after Thanksgiving the install begins.......
After cutting through about 50+ Ty-Raps, spent the rest of the day yesterday trying to pull out the Ride Guide cable, what a P.I.T.A. that was, actually had to get out my cut-off wheel and short section the cable for easier handling during removal.Did get the Rotary Helm out too, what a crappy design that was as well, no wonder it had a ton of slop in it, plastic bushings that were totally worn thru adding to the clearances between the gears=SLOP !!!!! Good riddance to cable systems..........
Happy Thanksgiving all.......................
After cutting through about 50+ Ty-Raps, spent the rest of the day yesterday trying to pull out the Ride Guide cable, what a P.I.T.A. that was, actually had to get out my cut-off wheel and short section the cable for easier handling during removal.Did get the Rotary Helm out too, what a crappy design that was as well, no wonder it had a ton of slop in it, plastic bushings that were totally worn thru adding to the clearances between the gears=SLOP !!!!! Good riddance to cable systems..........
Happy Thanksgiving all.......................
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11-20-2015, 12:53 PM
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First of all good luck with this modification. I think one of the steering providers (IMCO/Mayfair/Latham) also offers an inside ram kit just can't remember which one. Are you going to try and incorporate your power steering pump to help with the turning effort? it's night and day on my boats whether the engine is running or not!
11-20-2015, 02:31 PM
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Yes, the OEM power assist is still a part of this steering upgrade.
Update to modifications so far:
New center swim platform bracket:
New long style Hardin exhaust tips:
Two Kicker Comp 10" subs:
New onboard charger:
Old Rotary Helm removed and new SeaStar 2.4 Hyd Helm going in. Made a 3/8" thick aluminum support/trim plate to mount it all on:
Update to modifications so far:
New center swim platform bracket:
New long style Hardin exhaust tips:
Two Kicker Comp 10" subs:
New onboard charger:
Old Rotary Helm removed and new SeaStar 2.4 Hyd Helm going in. Made a 3/8" thick aluminum support/trim plate to mount it all on:
11-20-2015, 06:31 PM
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Awesome, I've subscribed to this thread!
OEM's like to design their own stuff or contract other suppliers. As for SeaStar products, I think there mostly into DIY users, that's why you may not see any affiliation with the OEM's. I've used their products for years and it's great stuff the design and build. I'll be posting the progress on the steering probably after the holidays as all the parts are currently in route and won't have it all till 11/23, so after Thanksgiving the install begins.......
After cutting through about 50+ Ty-Raps, spent the rest of the day yesterday trying to pull out the Ride Guide cable, what a P.I.T.A. that was, actually had to get out my cut-off wheel and short section the cable for easier handling during removal.Did get the Rotary Helm out too, what a crappy design that was as well, no wonder it had a ton of slop in it, plastic bushings that were totally worn thru adding to the clearances between the gears=SLOP !!!!! Good riddance to cable systems..........
Happy Thanksgiving all.......................
After cutting through about 50+ Ty-Raps, spent the rest of the day yesterday trying to pull out the Ride Guide cable, what a P.I.T.A. that was, actually had to get out my cut-off wheel and short section the cable for easier handling during removal.Did get the Rotary Helm out too, what a crappy design that was as well, no wonder it had a ton of slop in it, plastic bushings that were totally worn thru adding to the clearances between the gears=SLOP !!!!! Good riddance to cable systems..........
Happy Thanksgiving all.......................
11-21-2015, 06:44 PM
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In your original post you mention that you want to put some new side decals on. Mine came with regular decals and I replaced them with what they were putting on the newer boats. They look much nicer.
I kinda like those longer tips.
I kinda like those longer tips.
