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July 5, 2019

Filling and Purging a SeaStar Hydraulic Steering System

June 26, 2019

Find Your Steering System: Hydraulic Steering Selector

June 21, 2019

Choosing a Replacement Starter Motor for your Engine

Do It Yourself, FAQ, Featured, Informational, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on June 19, 2019

Spring Boat Maintenance Tips

Spring Boat Maintenance Tips With spring on the horizon your thoughts are no doubt beginning to turn to your boat once more with thoughts of […] Read More

Featured, Informational, Maintenance and Upgrades, Optimus Joystick Steering, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on December 28, 2018December 28, 2018

Optimus 360 Joystick Docking Control

As the name suggests, the Optimus 360 Joystick Docking Control is an absolute joy to use! The system by SeaStar Solutions allows all boaters, no […] Read More

Featured, Informational, Maintenance and Upgrades, Press, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on November 30, 2018November 30, 2018

SeaStar Pro-Pedal – The Customizable Foot Throttle Control for High Performance Boats

Foot throttles have been around for many years being particularly popular with owners of fast bass boats in the USA and performance race boats around […] Read More

FAQ, Featured, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on November 30, 2018

SeaStar Power Assist & Power Assist Autopilot

For a boat owner there’s nothing nicer than spending time out on the water with family & friends. But it can be tiring if you […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, FAQ, Featured, Informational, Maintenance and Upgrades, Mechanical, Safety, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

SeaStar Solutions’ Guide to Mechanical Steering Maintenance

The following article gives guidance on keeping your boat’s mechanical steering system in good working order, helping you to enjoy reliable boating for many years. […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Featured, Hydraulic, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

SeaStar Solutions’ Guide to Hydraulic Steering Maintenance

When people think of boat maintenance their attention usually turns to the engine and getting it serviced once a year. But what about other essential […] Read More

All, Featured, Hydraulic, Informational, Steering / Posted on August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

SeaStar’s Hydraulic Outboard Steering Systems

Here at SeaStar Solutions, the world leader in marine steering and control systems, we have a comprehensive range of hydraulic steering for today’s outboard powered […] Read More

All, FAQ, Featured, Informational, Jackplate, Maintenance and Upgrades, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 17, 2018August 20, 2018

What’s so important about Trim Control?

All planing hull boats benefit from being properly trimmed when underway. Not only will it help improve the speed of your boat, but it will […] Read More

All, Cables, FAQ, Featured, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 17, 2018August 20, 2018

‘XTREME’ Control Cables

When your boats’ steering is smooth and easy to use it makes a day on the water much more enjoyable, less tiring and safer. The […] Read More

All, Featured, Hoses, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 17, 2018August 20, 2018

What About Those Hoses?

There’s a lot to cover before you launch your boat for the first time this season, especially if you’ve got a larger vessel with multiple […] Read More

All, Featured, Hydraulic, Oil and Lubricants, Tips and Tricks, Tools / Posted on August 17, 2018August 20, 2018

Purging Hydraulic Hoses Made Easy!

For many years the only way to commission hydraulic steering on a boat was to manually fill and bleed it which could be a messy, […] Read More

All, Informational, Mechanical, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on March 14, 2018August 20, 2018

Why XTREME™ Mechanical Steering?

Before replacing the mechanical steering system on your boat, check out our blog article on ‘How to Choose the Right Steering System for You’. With […] Read More

All, Hydraulic, Informational, Oil and Lubricants, Safety, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on March 7, 2018August 20, 2018

SeaStar Solutions’ Hydraulic Fluid

SeaStar Solutions’ hydraulic steering systems (which include SeaStar, BayStar and Hynautic brands) are engineered to provide boaters with a consistent steering feel over a wide […] Read More

All, Engine and Drive Parts, Informational / Posted on February 21, 2018August 20, 2018

Sierra Manifolds & Risers – The Perfect Replacement for your Engine!

For those not so familiar with engine parts, manifolds & risers are part of the exhaust system and are essential to the smooth running of […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Informational, Mechanical, Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on January 31, 2018August 20, 2018

How to Choose the Right Steering System for You!

With the variety of choices from SeaStar Solutions, it can get confusing on what kind of steering system you need to handle your boat with […] Read More

All, The Galley, Tips and Tricks / Posted on January 10, 2018August 20, 2018

THE GALLEY: Quick & Fresh 3-Ingredient Recipes to take on Board!

Nobody wants to spend time on the boat cooking — it’s a total trip damper and you can’t enjoy yourself. The Galley is a new […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Engine and Drive Parts, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on January 3, 2018August 20, 2018

HOW TO: When is it time for a timing belt change?

As a part of routine maintenance on your boat, it’s very important that for about every 100 hours of use that you check your timing […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Tips and Tricks / Posted on November 15, 2017August 20, 2018

THE GALLEY: 4 No-heat, boat friendly recipes for your next outing!

I don’t know about you, but the same old, cold, sandwiches and wraps get really old, really quick. When you’re out on the water as […] Read More

All, The Galley, Tips and Tricks / Posted on November 8, 2017August 20, 2018

BOAT HACKS: That’s Not Trash!

So, I know I can’t be the only one who likes everything organized to the point of probably craziness. I’m also the one who brings […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Environmentally Friendly, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on October 25, 2017August 20, 2018

ECO-BOATING: Sunscreen — Environmental Poison?

Did you know that even your sunscreen can cause extreme harm to marine organisms? “But how?! I’m wearing it on my skin?” More than likely, […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Informational, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on October 18, 2017August 20, 2018

Five Must-Haves for Your Ditch Pack!

How many of you have heard of a Ditch Pack? Well, in the event of trouble on the sea (hopefully none of you will have […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Informational, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on October 11, 2017August 20, 2018

Interior Boat Winterization Tips

It’s getting to be that time of the year again, cold weather is approaching and the beautiful days that you can get on the boat […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Engine and Drive Parts, Fuel, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on September 27, 2017August 20, 2018

Why is Fuel Injector Maintenance Important?

The idea behind maintaining your fuel injection system is pretty much a no-brainer; it keeps your engine reliable and ensures proper performance. Gunk builds up […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Environmentally Friendly, Fuel, Maintenance and Upgrades, Oil and Lubricants, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on September 20, 2017August 20, 2018

ECO-BOATING: Preventing and Cleaning Spills

  Picture this, you’re enjoying your day out on the water when you see a rainbow looking film on the water. You think, “Oh no! […] Read More

All, Press / Posted on September 13, 2017August 20, 2018

Hurricane Harvey Help-out

We are so proud and inspired by the boating community for coming to the aid of Hurricane Harvey victims and we decided to help out […] Read More

All, Do It Yourself, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on September 6, 2017August 20, 2018

Boating Trip Must Haves

Have you ever gotten out on the water and had that sinking feeling as you realize..“I forgot the sunscreen!” after it’s too late to turn […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Environmentally Friendly, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 30, 2017August 17, 2018

EcoTip #1: DIY Boat Cleaners

Everyone wants their boat looking perfect and in tip-top condition, but do you know what chemicals you are putting on your boat and into the […] Read More

Fuel, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 23, 2017August 17, 2018

What are fuel line ratings and why are they important?

Let’s talk about Fuel lines, what those ratings mean, how it matters, and how we have you covered for all applications. First, lets talk about […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on January 17, 2015August 17, 2018

How to Maintain Your Boat’s Steering Cables

I’ve heard steering cables should be ‘maintained.’ How exactly is this done? By keeping your boat’s steering system in proper working order you can ensure […] Read More

International / Posted on December 30, 2014August 17, 2018

Why does Lloyd’s Type Approval matter when it comes to Shield’s Hose?

Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register (LR) proves that a product conforms to recognized industry quality standards and/or the LR Rules, through a process of independent […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Engine and Drive Parts, Maintenance and Upgrades, Safety, Tips and Tricks / Posted on November 24, 2014August 17, 2018

Marine Starter VS. Automotive Starter… And the Winner Is…

You pull the starter off of your Mercruiser (GM manufactured 5.7L) I/O and take it to the nearest auto parts supplier for a replacement. The […] Read More

Accessories, Engine and Drive Parts, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks, Tools / Posted on October 3, 2014August 17, 2018

Tips to making the most of your STATS Diagnostic Tool

For some time, marine technicians needed an easier way to diagnose engine problems without the added expense of a laptop or having to maneuver a […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Engine and Drive Parts, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 30, 2014July 27, 2018

How to Tell if a Starter is Bad on your Marine Engine

When the starter on your marine engine refuses to crank, the engine’s starter may have gone bad. First, you need to make sure the starter […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Fuel, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on August 7, 2014July 12, 2018

Usage, Inspection and Maintenance of Hose Systems

INSTALLATION, INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF HOSE SYSTEMS Don’t Neglect This Critically Important System On Your Boat Shields Marine manufactures a wide variety of hoses for […] Read More

Accessories, Steering / Posted on July 24, 2014June 29, 2018

What is Optimus EPS?

For centuries, people have been steering boats by brute force. While cable steering, and more recently hydraulics, have made steering easier, the prime mover is […] Read More

Accessories, Maintenance and Upgrades, Tips and Tricks / Posted on June 30, 2014June 29, 2018

What a Jackplate Does (and why you NEED one, NOW!)

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why would I need a Jackplate on my boat,” keep reading.    A jackplate is a specially designed mounting bracket […] Read More

Steering, Tips and Tricks / Posted on April 14, 2014June 29, 2018

Tricks to Installing a Marine Steering System (and what you should definitely avoid…)

Installing a steering system into your boat can be a relatively easy and straight forward job, as long as you know and understand the do’s […] Read More

Do It Yourself, Maintenance and Upgrades / Posted on April 14, 2014June 29, 2018

Spring Boat Maintenance Tips

As spring slowly approaches, it’s time to start planning for boating season.  In order to make sure your boat is safe and running efficiently, you […] Read More

Oil and Lubricants / Posted on April 14, 2014June 29, 2018

Sierra’s Oil is NMMA Certified, but why is that important?

Marine gasoline engines have evolved through the years. Both two and four-stroke engines have a higher power output that places tough demands on an engines’ […] Read More

Engine and Drive Parts / Posted on April 14, 2014June 29, 2018

Save The Outdrive – Choose The Proper Anode For Your Boat

Corrosion is your boat’s worst enemy. Choosing the right anode for your boat is about as crucial as putting gasoline in the tank. It’s not […] Read More

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