228 Seastar bulkhead replacement lines

[jonathanjames]

I have a 2000 228 Seafarer with Seastar hydraulic steering. I noticed one of my lines looks heavily damaged by UV.

Would you replace these?


If so, which size/line do I use to replace them? Here are two I found:

1. https://www.seatechmarineproducts.c...bulkhead-stainless-steel-hose-kit-2x-4ft.html
2. https://www.seatechmarineproducts.c...bulkhead-stainless-steel-hose-kit-2x-6ft.html

Not sure which is the proper size.

Any advice would be helpful.


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[Hookup1]

You should replace them at a convenient time. When they do go pop you loose all steering.

 

[jonathanjames]

Yeah that's the plan, I was hoping somewhere here knew which replacement hose it is. I linked two I thought it may be.

 

[Hookup1]

They look standard. Get the length and match the fittings.

Also you are going to need to bleed the system. I would replace all the fluid. Order large container od SeaStar steering fluid.

 

[SkunkBoat]

Once again, the confusion with the term "bulkhead hose" on Seastar hoses.
Usually, "bulkhead hoses" means that there is a plate with strain relief bushings put on the hoses before they put all on all of the fittings.
The idea being that you have a hole in your motorwell for the hoses to go thru and the plate will cover it.

Thats not what you have. You have motorwell mounted fittings. Your hoses attach there they don't pass thru. You just need hoses with fittings. You don't need the
"bulkhead" mounting plate on the hoses.

You just need to measure the length of what you have.
Probably this https://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/seastar-ho5104-standard-outboard-hose-kit-2x-4ft.html

Also, look at the printing on the hoses. Is it 5/16 1000psi hose? This is the standard Seastar hose.
or is it 1500 PSI?
If you have a Tournament Pro cylinder it is probably 1500 PSI


Consider yourself lucky. Most of us do not have fittings in our motorwell. The hoses are the full length to the helm and have a "bulkhead" plate or bushing on them.

...unless you have copper tubing under the deck all the way to the helm.. In that case you are not so lucky...

 

[dogdoc]

I worry more about seals rather than hoses or fittings and am always looking for the telltale drips of fluid. That said should you decide to replace and bleed I would direct you to MarineTech, https://marinetech.com/professional-marine-tools/seastar.html They make a hose and fitting system for manual bleeding. I bought the fittings and made my own for half the price and love it. The only thing they did not have is the fluid reservoir, I bought a generic automobile coolant reservoir on amazon (which looks just like the one they use) I will not be bleeding cylinders with a bleeder hose in a mason jar anymore on my boat.

 

[jonathanjames]

Once again, the confusion with the term "bulkhead hose" on Seastar hoses.
Usually, "bulkhead hoses" means that there is a plate with strain relief bushings put on the hoses before they put all on all of the fittings.
The idea being that you have a hole in your motorwell for the hoses to go thru and the plate will cover it.

Thats not what you have. You have motorwell mounted fittings. Your hoses attach there they don't pass thru. You just need hoses with fittings. You don't need the
"bulkhead" mounting plate on the hoses.

You just need to measure the length of what you have.
Probably this https://www.seatechmarineproducts.com/seastar-ho5104-standard-outboard-hose-kit-2x-4ft.html

Also, look at the printing on the hoses. Is it 5/16 1000psi hose? This is the standard Seastar hose.
or is it 1500 PSI?
If you have a Tournament Pro cylinder it is probably 1500 PSI


Consider yourself lucky. Most of us do not have fittings in our motorwell. The hoses are the full length to the helm and have a "bulkhead" plate or bushing on them.

...unless you have copper tubing under the deck all the way to the helm.. In that case you are not so lucky...

Thank you for the info

There are no markings on the hoses any longer.

And yes, I do have the old crappy copper lines run from the helm to the transom.