Mark Smith
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2012 2275 GCW. Yamaha 150. I noticed I was leaking hydraulic fluid from the Steering ram-SeaStar HC5345. I initially thought the end caps needed to be replaced, upon further inspection however, I noticed the bottom of the ram had gouges on either end cutting through the end caps. I couldn't for the life of me figure it out until I raised the motor trim and saw that the transom bolts were hitting the bottom of the ram which caused the damage to the ram. The transom bolts are about a 1 1/2 in length past the last double nut. This should have never occurred, these bolts didn't need to be that long in length. I am surprised we didn't have any leaks prior to this. I need to follow up with the manufacturer to see what they are willing to do. Anybody out there who had the same issue?