Anyone using the Bay Star steering system by Teleflex? If so what size boat & motor are you using it on? How is its performance? I have an 18 1/2' bass boat w/ 150 hp motor and am considering putting one on it,but would like to know how it performances before I fork out the dough.

I run the Sea Star Pro, would have a hard time ever wanting to go back to mechanical steering after using hydraulic.

BayStar is just the little brother to SeaStar, so I would think the operation would very similar, if so, you will love it. I think the main difference is the Bay Star is only rated for 150 hp max.

The main thing is getting it bled out and use the right fluid. You can save a bunch of money getting you a gallon of the Mil Spec hydraulic oil most any small airport that has someone that does aircraft work will have it. A gallon of it is about the same price as a pint of Sea Star fluid and it fully supported by Teleflex. Do not use ATF, it voids the warrenty. They say you can us ATF in an emergency in the manual, they just don't mention it voids the warrenty when you do.