Seastar HH6541-4 Classic Tilt 1.7 Hydraulic Boat Helm Pump

Seastar HH6541-4 Classic Tilt 1.7 Hydraulic Boat Helm Pump

The world's most popular hydraulic boat steering helm (HH65414) offers smooth, efficient no feedback steering for inboard and outboard applications. Preloaded dual taper bearings ensure minimal excess free play. Shaft seals prevent water ingress. These helms are maintenance-free and fit most styled and formed dashes. Available for use with hydraulic systems only.

Important: SeaStar Helm Update to -4

The latest series of helms has been redesigned to provide a better experience for the vessel operator:

• New valve technology ensures tighter, quieter, and more responsive steering, while minimizing the potential for chattering when dealing with overrunning steering loads.
• More durable check valves, making the entire steering system more resilient to the rigors of trailering.
• Revamped Design to enhance their aesthetics, and has introduced a new fill port plug design for easier maintenance.
• HH6541-4 replaces the HH6541-3, HH6541 and the a direct replacement. This part also replaces HH5741, more details below.

Applications:

• Most Hydraulic Steering applications for inboard/sterndrive/outboard boats up to 50ft
• Single outboard engine boats that travel up to 60MPH, for boats over 55-60MPH see PRO Helm Pumps
• Capable to be used in multiple stations

Features:

• Marine Grade Aluminum Shaft
• Accepts wheels up to 20"
• Small 4.5" Hole cutout in dash
• 48° tilt range (12° down / 36° up)
• Shaft seals to prevent water ingress
• Pre-loaded dual tapered bearings
• 5 positive lock positions
• Warranty: Limited 2 Year

Specifications:

• 3/4 Standard Tapered Shaft
• Front Mount Installation
• 1.7 cubic inches
• 1000 PSI Relief Valve Settings

What Comes In The Box:

• HH6541-4 Helm Pump
• Mounting Hardware
• HF6004 Fitting Kit 2x ORB-5 90° repositionable elbow fittings

Replacing a HH5741?

• This part is the direct replacement from Dometic Seastar
• In the case you have 3rd party fitting, you will need HF6012, so you can screw your old fittings back into the helm/adapters. 

Seastar HH6541-4 Dimensions:

Downloads & Resources: 

• SeaStar Boat Helm Installation Manual [PDF] 
• SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Selection Guide [PDF]
• SeaStar Marine Steering Catalog [PDF]
• Dometic Seastar Hydraulic Build Guide [HERE]
• We can rebuild your HH6541-4 [HERE]

CAUTIONS:

• Do NOT use Teflon or Loctite on the fittings
• Do NOT try to install NPT fittings into helm pump as it may cause damage to the threads
• The fluid cap must be in the uppermost position at ALL times
• NEVER use brake fluid, only SeaStar Steering fluid or Mil Spec H5606 Fluid

Installation Notes:

• The helm pump is packaged with repositionable O-ring hose fittings (ORB)
• If a 20° mounting wedge is used, cut out dash as per mounting wedge template and mount helm directly to the 20° wedge
• The helm may be mounted with the helm shaft horizontal, vertical, or any angle in between
• Install the hose fittings before installing helm pump for ease of installation

Related Items & Spare Parts:

• HA5430H 1 Quart of SeaStar Fluid
• HA5438 Helm Bottle Filler Kit
• HP6032 Service Kit
• HF6004 Fittings
• HA5432 Non Vent Cap
• Seastar Hose
• Seastar Helm Pumps
• Seastar Cylinders

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