How to Identify Helm?

[Kirdud]

Hello, Captains!

My steering wheel is hard to turn. I already replaced the cable, but the issue persists, and it seems to be a problem with the helm. I'm checking eBay, but the listings all look a bit different. Could someone help me identify the exact helm installed on my 2005 Monterey 282? Its Teleflex, but which one exactly? Thanks in advance!

 

[makomark]

looks like you took the wheel apart vs removing it from the helm's shaft....

to me it looks like the original SAFE-T steering head with the tilt function. If you are going to replace it, I'd say go for the NFB system (SAFE-T II). The Teleflex literature says the new version is plug and play (drop in replacement) for the older version...don't know if that applies to the tilt adapter or not...

 

[Kirdud]

Can SeaStar be a replacement for Teleflex?

 

[makomark]

same beast...the sea star brand name has been bought a sold several times over the past few decades...Teleflex owned it for a long while...

 

[Kirdud]

same beast...the sea star brand name has been bought a sold several times over the past few decades...Teleflex owned it for a long while...

If I change only the steering helm mechanism, will it fit the Teleflex tilt mechanism, or do I need to replace the tilt mechanism as well?

 

[makomark]

maybe...here is a link to the FAQ giving the compatability info:
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/support/faq/mechanical-steering-04

Given its a 2005, its not likely to be an issue...you can always call the Dometic (now owns the sea star brand) but you'll have to have the specific part numbers available...