steering leak

[scotttstagis]

I have a 2006 Big Bay 2300T with hydraulic steering. I have a leak at the steering wheel base. Dripped enough it hit the deck. Yellow in color. Also while driving I notice I am always turning wheel slowly while going straight down the lake. Is this a seal kit needed or a whole new $$ unit. I know which end of a wrench to hold.

 

[Brent]

It sounds like the front steering helm seals or O rings are leaking. Pull steering wheel, inspect for leakage around the shaft, remove screws and replace seals and top up fluid . I used round O rings from Ace Hardware instead of OEM ones which are slightly different on my Seastar helm

see
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/seastar-s ... AjCU8P8HAQ

or Google.......... seastar helm front seals replacement

then click on Images


Posting pics would help..... just saying..... the above indo may be incorrect

 

[scotttstagis]

I'm going back to lake this weekend and will check out steering and take pics if needed. I hope I can use it Saturday morning to fish and repair later in day. Thanks

 

[kidfreediver]

Just replaced all my seals mine was leaking at the base where it hits the fiberglass. That seal was bad