Introduction
The SeaStar helm pump is the heart of the hydraulic steering system.
SeaStar helm pumps are the product of many years of research
and experience by the worlds foremost builder of manual hydraulic
steering systems. Our efforts have resulted in a design which represents
the ultimate in efficiency, safety and reliability, yet is easy to install
and maintain. Superior design, teamed with the finest materials,
precision manufacturing and rigid quality control all add up to an
outstanding product which is certain to set industry standards for years
to come.
Features of SeaStar Helm Pumps
1 Helm rotor supported by three roller bearings.
2 Ball bearing piston race.
3 Field replaceable shaft seal.
4 1/4″ NPT ports.
5 Built-in lock valve for positive rudder lock.
6 Patented bleed tubes.
7 Internal air pocket eliminates oil expansion over flow.
8 Integral relief valve.
Standard Helm
Features and Benefits
Available in 1.7, 2.0 and 2.4
cubic inch displacements
Convenient front of dash fill
Small 3.0″ hole cutout on dash
Can be retrofitted into old SeaStar
4.5″ hole cutout (part number HA5418)
Dimensions and Accessories
Notice: Maximum steering wheel diameter is 28″ (711mm).
Backplate Kit (Part number HA5418)
a) Used to retrofit a new SeaStar standard helm in the old 4.5″
(115mm) diameter hole, or
b) Reduce the helm protrusion from the dash by the thickness of the
dash, or
c) Retrofit new SeaStar standard helm into hold cutouts for
mechanical and hydraulic steering as per chart
STEERING MANUFACTURER |
HELM MODEL TYPE
|
SYSTEM
|
BACKPLATE
KIT REQ . |
TELEFLEX |
SAFE-T BIG-T ROTARY RACK & PINION SYTEN |
MECHANICAL
MECHANICAL MECHANICAL MECHANICAL HYDRAULIC |
YES
YES NO NO YES |
MORSE |
ROTARY RACK & PINION |
MECHANICAL
MECHANICAL |
NO
NO |
Round Bezel Kit (Part number HA5478)
Reduces the distance the helm protrudes from the front of the dash to 3.75″ (93mm). This information is also available as a downloadable PDF Supplement 767629.
20ฐ Wedge Kit c/w Drain Kit (Part number HA5419 & HA5408)
This kit is designed to mount the helm at a 20ฐ angle to the mounting surface. 4 possible mounting configurations are available.
For this configuration use Part number HA5408
ORDER GUIDE
HELM DESCRIPTION | MOUNT TYPE | PART NO | DISPLACEMENT | RELIEF VALVE SETTINGS | ||
CU.IN/REV | (CC/REV) | PSI | (BAR) | |||
*SEASTAR 1.4 | FRONT | HH5269 | 1.4 | 23.0 | 1000 | 70 |
*SEASTAR 1.7 | FRONT | HH5271 | 1.7 | 27.8 | 1000 | 70 |
*SEASTAR 2.0 | FRONT | HH5273 | 2.0 | 32.8 | 1000 | 70 |
*SEASTAR 2.4 | FRONT | HH5272 | 2.4 | 39.3 | 1000 | 70 |
*SEASTAR PRO | FRONT | HH5779 | 1.7 | 27.8 | 1500 | 103 |
*SEASTAR PRO | FRONT | HH5770 | 2.0 | 32.8 | 1500 | 103 |
*SEASTAR PRO | FRONT | HH5772 | 2.4 | 39.3 | 1500 | 103 |
*OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Back Plate HA5418
20 Degree Wedge HA5419
Round Bezel Kit HA5478