Hi Everyone,

My 2000 396 has dual SeaStar tilt wheel helms, but I am not sure of the model. Last weekend the upper help became more difficult to turn and it stick a bit at about 20 degrees left or right of center. You can turn though the hard spot and then the pressure releases suddenly and you can turn again more normally. It does this same thing a to a lessor degree in a couple of other spots. The lower helm is what I would consider a bit stiff as well but doesn't stick. Also, I have had the boat less than a year don't ever use that station, so I can't say if that is normal or not... I admit I don't know a lot about hydraulics, so I am hoping some can help. Does this sound like air or some failure of the helm?

Thanks,
Russ