BayStar Hydraulic Steering

Joe, Love that Buick wheel! I had never seen one.

Back to Sunbeam. I have had the spinner knobs on most of my power boats. With cable steering, the knob will always be in about the same position. Hydraulic steering--the dreaded Creep--and the knob is rarely in the same place. No worry. I am a one hand steerer. I want that right hand ready to work the throttle if it is rough, or wakes come along--working thru the seas, also for trim of motors, trim tabs, and the chart plotter/FF/ radar or even the sirius radio. So I lightly touch the wheel where it is easier--or use the knob if it close to being convenient.

I have used the Edison (cheaper version must of the time--but the Caracal has the all SS model. I have also used the Car ones-and if you just want to try it out--get one of those, and put it on the truck, if you don't like it on the boat.
 
Joe,
Will's not here today.
Our boat a 23' Venture was built in 2008 came from the factory with Sea Star hydraulic steering which I believe is a little heavier than Bay Star. No issues yet but I do carry a quart of fluid just in case. I guess I should start carrying a seal kit. That could not hurt.
Justin Case :)
 
Thanks for the spinner knob comments, Thataway. Based on my recent use of the boat, I think I would find the spinner very useful. Maybe I'll just spring for the Edson one (and doesn't their steering wheel just look slick too.....). I like saving money as much as the next person, but then I've always found it especially worth it to get better products for those things that get handled all the time (faucets, doorknob, wheel, etc.)

Not sure yet if I would like a smaller diameter wheel with the cable steering. Space wise it would sure be nice (the wheel in my boat seems huge - although not sure the exact diameter as my tape measure fell victim to the "lightening" purge :D)
 
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