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Steering pumps

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Pascal, Nov 18, 2022.

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  1. Pascal, Nov 20, 2022
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    Pascal

    Pascal Senior Member

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    Thanks for the link. This was the first thing I asked the guys about but they didn’t have any solution or brand in mind. I ll look into it. Thanks again
  2. MBevins, Nov 20, 2022
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    Can you post a picture of the motor where it connects?
  3. Capt J, Nov 20, 2022
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    I see more failures with the electric/hydraulic than what you have. IF you are planning on switching to electric pumps convert to the Seastar Optimus system. All electric to small hydraulic pumps near the rudders. BUT problem with that is you don't know when you have rudders that are binding and then the seastar alarms and you lose steering entirely. With what you have, you'll feel if it's heavier to turn and if you lose a motor can still turn it.
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