Sea Star Hydraulic Steering

[JimS123]

We just took delivery of a new outboard SeaRay runabout equipped with a 150 Merc 4-stroke and hydraulic steering. I've had all sorts of systems in the past but this is my first hydraulic. No documentation came with the boat.

There is a port on the dash capped with a rubber plug, presumably for filling the hydraulic fluid. I can see a reservoir under the dash, but nowhere do I see a spot to check fluid level.

Any words of wisdom regarding routine maintenance and troubleshooting would be appreciated.

 

[GA_Boater]

Here is the Installation and Owners Manual - http://www.seastarsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/296784AT.pdf

This is brand new, hit the dealer up for the manuals. Either SeaRay or the dealer isn't passing them to you, the buyer.

 

[JimS123]

Thanks. I saved the link. Actually, the "package" with owner's manuals was quite complete. This seemed to be the only one missing.

 

[Grub54891]

Sea star itself is pretty reliable. Follow the manual and it should be fine. Just don't use anything but sea star fluid. Pricy, but worth it in my opinion. Seen a few that were filled with whatever was handy, and I had to flush and repair/replace helm units and stuff.