Are SeaStar and Teleflex the same company?
Teleflex Marine, the leading manufacturer and distributor of marine control systems, engine and drive components and other products for the OEM and aftermarket marine trade, announced that it is changing its name to SeaStar Solutions. The name change comes two years after Teleflex Marine was acquired by H.I.G.
How do you lubricate Teleflex steering?
With the cable free of the engine, extend the tube cover to expose the ram inside. Clean the entire tube with a soft cloth, removing any old grease or debris. Check the tube to make sure there are no score marks on the inner tube, and if all is well, liberally grease the inner tube ram with white lithium grease.
What is a no feedback steering system?
No Feedback is a SeaStar Solutions feature built into the helm which locks out steering loads caused by propeller torque thus minimizing the effects of the feedback and minimizing the effort on the operator to steer the boat.
How do you free up frozen Teleflex steering?
You could spray penetrating fluid into both ends & allowing it to work. Not WD40, try Loctite’s Freeze & Release, Duck oil, diesel ( as in the fuel) or a mix of acetone & ATF. You could try heating the end of the cable – the yellow bit – near to the tube & then cooling by spraying penetrating fluid into the green bit.
What happened to SeaStar Solutions?
New York-based private equity firm American Securities LLC bought SeaStar Solutions in partnership with the company’s management team from an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital LLC.
Are sea stars and starfish the same thing?
Marine scientists have undertaken the difficult task of replacing the beloved starfish’s common name with sea star because, well, the starfish is not a fish. It’s an echinoderm, closely related to sea urchins and sand dollars.
How do I remove Teleflex cable from helm?
You should be able to merely unscrew the big nut that attaches the cable to the helm and then rotate the steering wheel and pull the cables out. You need to do both cables at the same time.
Why is my steering hard to turn on my boat?
Not Enough Grease If your boat’s steering is unusually stiff, you should first check to make sure there’s adequate grease on the motor. Grease is necessary to keep the components moving and functioning as they are intended. Without this lubrication, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.