Hydraulic steering

[Testy49]

Have a 98 Nitro Tracker 640lx with a 75hp Tracker Force. Trying to determine if I can install a hydraulic steering system in it. Was checking out the SeaStar and Baystar systems. The Baystar system seems like it would be best with the 75hp motor we have. I have not been convinced it will work. One tech says it will and another says it won’t. Has anyone installed one on a 75 hp motor?

 

[byron cooley]

I have a 2004 640LX with a tweaked 75hp optimax. I replaced the cable sreering with Baystar years ago, you can steer at low speed with 1 finger, you can let go of steering wheel at full throttle and it runs strait, ( not recommending that).
Was a 1 day project for me. Best upgrade ever.

 

[JohnB]

Yes it will work. The SeaStar kits are decent and some with good instructions. You can contact them directly for specific guidance.

 

[Testy49]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[byron cooley]

A few pics of the baystar on my 640LX.
Boat runs right around 50gps often and feels plenty safe

 

[Testy49]

Thanks for the pictures too. We do not have the exact same motor even though they are both 75hp. Makes me believe it will work on ours.

 

[byron cooley]

It will work, tilt tube and steering attaching link are same

 

[Testy49]

Great! thanks again.

 

[byron cooley]

Here are a few more pics
My tilt tube is close to 8"

 

[byron cooley]

HC4645H is ram part number

 

[Testy49]

We are going to try a different pivot plate. Maybe then the arms on the cylinder will connect. It will be here early next week.

 

[byron cooley]

I looked for a number on the pivot plate but couldn't see one.