Sea star helm rusted mounting hardware

General Boats and Motors
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I have a sea star tilt helm that the mounting harware is rusting away. It’s still bolted to the console tight but I can see it’s only a matter of time. The nuts are just round pieces of rust. Is it worth having someone rebuilt the helm and replace the mounting hardware or just replace it?

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I would replace if the steering arm is rusted. If not then replace mounting hardware.

Tall Sail Marine

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I don’t know any dealer shops that will rebuild a helm
by the time you by the parts and pay the labor to rebuild, you can just about buy a new one.
if the helm is okay, why not just replace the mount??

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Originally posted by chris V

I don’t know any dealer shops that will rebuild a helm
by the time you by the parts and pay the labor to rebuild, you can just about buy a new one.
if the helm is okay, why not just replace the mount??

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I wasn’t aware you could get just the mount. Do you carry the parts?

Mayhem
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Their easy to replace, you’ll have a time with the bolts but after that it is pretty simple. Just make sure you pay attention to the re-filling process.
I tried to rebuild one that seemed to have a check valve that wasn’t seating. It was easy to take apart and reassemble, but nothing changed about how it worked. I replaced it with new. Lot of wasted time rebuilding it.

BG

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Oops, mine have never been the tilt style. So, maybe m $0.02 isn’t worth but $0.01…

BG

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I need a picture of what you have

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Chances are if your mounting bolts are rusted bad, so is the steering arm. Look between the steering wheel and top of the helm. That 1" of steel may be rusted bad. If so replace the whole helm.

Tall Sail Marine

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Boat Steering Rebuilders in Florida will rebuild it. They did mine. Good price and had the helm back in 1 week.Probably have new mounting hardware too.