BayStar Maintenance Issue

[Tortuga]

Hi all, I’ve got a BayStar steering system that’s about 17 years in service. Works flawlessly all these years, but I am now having a little slippage when I turn to port — starboard turn goes to full stop at lock; port turn goes to lock and stops, but wheel then slowly slips beyond where engine locks.

I’ve bled the system but it still occurs. I’m assuming it’s the seals in the cylinder but am wondering whether I should just replace the entire system considering it’s been in service for so long.

Any experience and/or suggestions will be gratefully accepted!

Matt

[tsturm]

[Tortuga]

It’s more than just the limited slip; it’s a constant slide that results in the helm being unable to keep the boat on course without constant active turning to port. Makes a long ride pretty unpleasant, and of course it seems like a failure waiting to happen.