Capt Kangeroo
Senior Member
For future reference to all with Capilano steering systems ( Seastar). There is an option for their grossly over priced cylinder. ($725 to $1000)
I found a replacement for the Capilano BA200-7TMB (ball+swivel) and BA200-7TMC (ball + clevis) that will work if you do not mind drilling 4 holes. The unit is made by Uflex in Florida and appears identical but there are some slight variations in measurements. I spoke with company & they confirmed it will work well but because it is 1" shorter length overall, it will require moving the rear (ball end) mounting bracket forward 1/2" to compensate and drilling 4 new holes to bolt it down. I'm thinking might not even need to do this, you might be able to make up the 1/2" if the clevis or swivel has enough threads that it could be unscrewed enough. The Uflex model# is UC293-I, best price found was boatingsolutions web site at $495.00
Will report back if I decide to try the Uflex.
I found a replacement for the Capilano BA200-7TMB (ball+swivel) and BA200-7TMC (ball + clevis) that will work if you do not mind drilling 4 holes. The unit is made by Uflex in Florida and appears identical but there are some slight variations in measurements. I spoke with company & they confirmed it will work well but because it is 1" shorter length overall, it will require moving the rear (ball end) mounting bracket forward 1/2" to compensate and drilling 4 new holes to bolt it down. I'm thinking might not even need to do this, you might be able to make up the 1/2" if the clevis or swivel has enough threads that it could be unscrewed enough. The Uflex model# is UC293-I, best price found was boatingsolutions web site at $495.00
Will report back if I decide to try the Uflex.
