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Kerno, perhaps you remember, that I contacted you because of a pitted steering rod. I bought a used cylinder from you. I hate Seastar, because the CS really sucks. Unfriendly arrogant jerks. BUT --- stray current could play a role though. What I noticed : while having the batteries connected to a charging system (smart charger) AND the battery swithes ON (listening to the stereo) I touched the prop of one motor with my neck. I immediately noticed tickling current. Switching OFF the batteries while the charcher still ON ---- no recognizable current. Also : the area where the rod is pitted corresponds to the cylinder when the motors are turned to starboard -- the position I store the boat on dryland (Davits). Until now, I leave the battery switches OFF while charging. Perhaps I´ll give the grounding straps a try. BTW, my boat always hangs on davits (out of the water) while charging. No water contact. Interesting thread .

Chris, do you have an autopilot connected to your steering system? I ask, because I have the 2nd Teleflex helm (check valve) damaged within 3 years now. I have the TR1 and the pulsing pump definitely is not easy on the helm. Now I have the same problems again, you had with your Teleflex helm: sputtering intermittand motion like you have it, when air is in the system. The next helm will NOT be a Seastar/Teleflex unit again. Where did you get the U-flex ?