SeaStar HO5716 Pro Outboard Hydraulic Steering Hose Kit, Kevlar Reinforced, 16 Feet

The SeaStar HO5716 is a Pro outboard hydraulic steering hose kit built for SeaStar PRO helm systems. Each kit includes two hoses of equal length, 16 feet each, for a combined 32 feet of hose. The hose uses a custom multi-layered composite nylon construction with Kevlar reinforcement for added strength, engineered to provide very low thermal expansion in the steering system. It is designed to exceed SAE and ABYC specifications and deliver precise steering control beyond what standard hydraulic industry hose can achieve, while remaining kink and abrasion resistant.

Each hose comes with a factory swaged solid fitting connection featuring an O-ring seal backed by a metal-to-metal seal for a secure, leak-resistant joint. A bend restrictor is fitted on one end of each hose, which should be attached to the cylinder end to prevent kinking during installation. The hose is rated to a maximum pressure of 1500 pounds per square inch and is intended for use with SeaStar PRO (1500 psi) reinforced Kevlar hose systems only. The hose cannot be cut to length; it must be ordered in the correct pre-set length for the installation. SeaStar outboard hose part numbers follow a length code where the final two digits indicate the hose length in feet, so the HO5716 designation corresponds to 16-foot hoses.

Specifications

• Brand: SeaStar
• Manufacturer Part Number: HO5716
• Kit Contents: Two hoses, 16 feet each (32 feet total)
• Hose Length (each): 16 feet (192 inches)
• Material: Nylon with Kevlar reinforcement
• Color: Black, Blue, Red
• Maximum Pressure: 1500 pounds per square inch
• Nominal Wall Thickness: 0.125 inches
• Item Dimensions (each hose): 192 inches long x 0.38 inches wide
• Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Fitting Connection: Factory swaged solid fitting with O-ring seal and metal-to-metal backup seal
• Compatible Helm System: SeaStar PRO (1500 psi) reinforced Kevlar hose systems
• UPC: 731957805270

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the hoses in the HO5716 kit? Each hose in the SeaStar HO5716 kit is 16 feet long, and the kit includes two hoses of equal length for a combined 32 feet.

Can the HO5716 hose be cut to a shorter length? No. SeaStar outboard hydraulic steering hose, including the HO5716, cannot be cut to length. Cutting the hose destroys it, since there is no way to field-swage new fittings onto the ends once cut.

What is the HO5716 hose made from? The HO5716 is a custom multi-layered composite nylon hose with Kevlar reinforcement, engineered for strength and very low thermal expansion in hydraulic steering systems.

Does the HO5716 kit work with any SeaStar helm? SeaStar PRO helm systems require SeaStar PRO (1500 psi) reinforced Kevlar hoses only, and the HO5716 is rated to 1500 psi, matching that requirement.

What is the maximum pressure rating of the HO5716 hose? The HO5716 hose is rated to a maximum pressure of 1500 pounds per square inch.

How many hoses come in the HO5716 kit? The kit contains two hoses of equal length, 16 feet each, making up the full HO5716 hydraulic steering hose kit.

What type of fitting connection does the HO5716 hose use? Each HO5716 hose has a factory swaged solid fitting connection with an O-ring seal, backed by a metal-to-metal seal for added security.

Which end of the HO5716 hose should be connected to the steering cylinder? Each hose in the HO5716 kit has a bend restrictor on one end to prevent kinking, and that end is meant to be attached to the steering cylinder.

Is the HO5716 hose resistant to kinking and abrasion? Yes, the HO5716 hydraulic steering hose is kink and abrasion resistant due to its multi-layered composite construction.

What does the last part of the HO5716 part number mean? SeaStar outboard hose part numbers use a length code where the final two digits indicate the hose length in feet, so HO5716 denotes a 16-foot hose.

Is the HO5716 kit suitable for dual engine installations? For dual engine setups, a SeaStar or engine manufacturer's tie bar is required in addition to the hose kit; the HO5716 hose itself is ordered per the length needed for the installation.

How much does the HO5716 hose kit weigh? The SeaStar HO5716 outboard hydraulic steering hose kit weighs 3.1 pounds.