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Try oceandynamics.com . They are in florida, but do a lot of customwork including glass on boats. They were able to help me with a vent window frame extrusion for a 1986 Sylvan.

Jack

When attaching the " stub" to the drive unit be sure to line up the small indent on the stub with the one on the drive unit. this assures alignment of the tapped screw holes. Also torque the screws per the instructions  and use a small amount of temporary ' threadlock'. I also use  anti seize lube on the drive stems so that you don't have to beat up the drive unit if you have to remove it.

Maintaining a heading at slow speed in rough water is difficult if you are trying to use a kicker motor. The unit just works too hard, like you would if you were manually steering. Switch over to your main motor and use a drift bag if necessary.

 Other than making  the steering stiffer, the SPX 5-R units  generally work pretty well. I have had one for six years.

TT

1986 Sylvan Offshore 22 w/3L I/O Mercruiser. Galvanized Tandem axle Cox Trlr w/ surge brakes, & good tires. Evinrude 15 HP  longshaft kicker. 

Boat's interior was completely gutted and redone in 2017 - new floor and bulkhead; new cockpit panels and motor box; new cabin berths and ceiling. much new wiring. New exhaust manifold in 2016.

Bimini style top. The canvas side panels and cockpit cover are five years old. Boat has two Big Jon elec downriggers, multiple rod holders, removable aluminum " Rocket Launcher" w/ flood light, Lowrance VHF radio , Lowrance HDS-7 Fishfinder, Moors Sub Troll w/new probe, Richie compass, Aluminum Outboard motor bracket, two planer boards and masts,dual batteries w/ selector switch and Ganz 12 watt solar panel. 

Boat handles , tows, and runs well. 

Great boat for fishing Lake "O" or Lake Champlain.  -  $ 7,000
 

Hi,

 Can't tell from photos - Do these snap on to the main line or do they have to be threaded on the main line ? Also , are they designed to work with mono or braid or both ?

  Thanks,   Jack

I am considering replacing the rack and pinion steering in my 1999 Starcraft 196 with hydraulic steering.  I originally planned to use the Baystar ( 4200) system with Raymarine's EV 100 auto pilot. The outboard is a Mercury 90 hp 2stroke and is connected to a 15 hp kicker via a rigid rod off of the back of both motors. Seastar says that Baystar can only be used with one motor and I would need to use their regular Seastar  6400 system which is larger.  While the price differnce isn't that great on the two systems, Raymarine's ev100 AP cannot be used with the larger Seastar pump. 

Does anyone run the Baystar steering on an outboard with an attached Kicker motor ? If so , have you had any problems  with either the Hydraulic steering or the AP ? . Also, what AP system do you use? 

Thanks in advance

Jack

Where are you located ?

LOCATED IN WESTERN MASS ( WESTHAMPTON)

JACK

tt

 SOLD   1997 Polaris Indy Transport - Long Track ( 144 in) - 440 Fan . Good condition . Have owned since new.  1,000 miles -Used only for ice fishing and hunting.  Very little use last five years - SOLD

see SYLVAN OFFSHORE 22 on page five of this forum. Slightly more money, but Fully rigged and ready  to fish.

TT

The floor is 1/2 inch Marine Plywood which I sealed with penetrating epoxy and covered with Nautolex vynil.

Jack

TT

How old and any binding issues with the drive ?

Thanks,  Jack

How old is the unit ?  Any issues with it binding ?

BUMP

IS THIS BRAND NEW OR RE-FURBISHED ? WHY ARE YOU SELLING ?

THANKS, JACK

I would also recommend staying with  1/2 inch panels . If you use 3/4 inch make sure you check all the other interior panels for fit before you do the finish covering. I used marine grade plywood and coated it with penetrating epoxy. A little more expensive but a better job, and let's face it, a new floor is a lot of work and time.Also, all of these older Cuddy cabins retained a lot of moisture, especially if covered with vynil. While you have the floor out, consider improving the drainage in the hull. The poured in foam leaves no space for bilge water to drain to the rear. One solution  i have seen is to create a two inch channel down the center of the hull and inset some of the plastic wool used by roofers when installing a "cap" on a roof. You can then refill the channel with foam. Any water you get below the floor will then drain easily to the back bilge pump. Best of luck.

TT

Already own a 23 footer ?  If not , would you consider a trade ?

On 4/4/2018 at 12:52 PM, vetting said:

Why dont you just leave the Sportpilot the way it is?  If you going to hydraulic, you still can just turn the wheel to steer which is what the sportpilot is good at.  The sportpilot shouldnt change the feeling of the wheel.  If it does, then its binding and you need to install spacers.  Im currently looking to switch my cable/power assist alpha 1 over to a hydraulic sea start and Im going to keep my sport pilot spx 5 the way it is.

Vetting,

I have also been having problems with my sportpilot steering as the unit becomes tight and almost binds when in manual mode. Where would the spacers be placed ? There seems to be adequate clearance between the wheel and the drive unit. I have also re torqued everything. The standard steering is very easy when the sportpilot is removed. Any info would be appreciated. 

Thanks , Jack

BOAT HAS NOT BEEN SOLD YET.

Jack

Model and size of reel ?

On 1/18/2018 at 10:15 AM, SweepN said:

Thanks!! Sounds good!  Beautiful job wiring and refinishing from the pics..Is the floor carpet or rubber matting?

Did the stringers also need to be replaced? Will you be leaving the riggers and sub troll/electronics on?

If you rather email me [email protected] or (908) 339-1622 thats fine also..Thanks

 

Steve,

 Sorry for the delay in responding. 

Floor is new vinyl ( Nautolex)

Stringers are all aluminum

Transom is solid

Riggers,kicker motor, and all electronics are included in the price.

Jack