THE OUTLAW Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Been wanting to add the Baystar , to , my sled for years. It is the last piece of my boats punch list . I have heard about having to notch the splashwell etc . Has anyone, with the older 16 , added the steering and were there any mods that had to be done ? Thanks in advance . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Do you have a jack plate ? I had a 2003 RedFisher with a TLRB 115 2 smoker and installed sea star hydraulic steering on it . The BMS jack plate set back gave me clearance because it set back further and everything cleared . You are running a VF 115 4 stroke and I am not sute if you have a jackplate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 No jackplate 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Look at UFLEX system. Easy install as well. this is what I used on the MA17 when I changed it.....SEA STAR or Bay Star would not fit in the older model splash wells. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 I will check it out . thanks 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin-addict Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Uflex very good system. The non-hyd. No feedback system I liked very much years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 5 hours ago, THE OUTLAW said: Been wanting to add the Baystar , to , my sled for years. It is the last piece of my boats punch list . I have heard about having to notch the splashwell etc . Has anyone, with the older 16 , added the steering and were there any mods that had to be done ? Thanks in advance . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Hydraulic Steering is on my want to do list too. I'll definitely be following this thread since I'm pretty sure my 2000 Bayfisher 16 has the same splash well as your 2003 Redfisher. I've already done some research and spoke to a few people and it appears that there are no clearance issues. Certainly no notching needed at the port and starboard sides of the splashwell. Only issue I seen one person had was with a 90hp 2 stroke which I have on mine. He couldn't tilt his motor all the way to the horizontal position. He ended up cutting the front portion of the motor's hook steering bracket that extends forward of the hydraulic cylinder's mounting point. You can find that post in the "Yamaha 90HP Outboard Owners" on Facebook. This issue was on a Keywest 1720 boat though. The biggest thing I've been trying to learn or decide is which Helm I want to go with. I'd like to keep the distance from console face to steering wheel as close to stock as I can. With the standard Baystar helm it looks like it would be right at 4" which is nearly double. I'd also love to learn what the right length hoses will be needed since I want good ones made in advance. Dennis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 Check out a UFlex rear mount helm and a split rod tilt tube cylinder mount. Makes install easier and console fit will be more to your spec. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 3 minutes ago, Marathon Man said: Check out a UFlex rear mount helm and a split rod tilt tube cylinder mount. Makes install easier and console fit will be more to your spec. Diggin this ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 11, 2023 Report Share Posted May 11, 2023 On 5/9/2023 at 4:28 PM, THE OUTLAW said: Diggin this ! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ Look up the long thread on the HOLY GHOST.....I DETAILED THE INSTALL OF THE UFLEX. HOPE THIS HELPS. DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted May 13, 2023 Report Share Posted May 13, 2023 I installed baystar on my 2000 16 Hewes. No cutting no notching. Also I found a tilt helm and lLove it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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