91 Excel steering problem

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   recently purchased 91 Excel.  We only used it twice before the end of the season.  When I make a 180 turn, the steering is EXTREMELY hard (needing two hands) under power.  Then I have to forcefully bring it back straight.  The first 1/4 of a turn each way seems normal.  It doesnt feel like a bind, it feels like a load, maybe on the rudder.  While stopped the steering feels normal.  Any ideas ????  

Previous owner said "the boat is made just to go straight" (Bologna!)

Thanks for any help.

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sandbar53 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: December-26-2009 Status: Offline Points: 7	Post Options Post Reply Quote sandbar53 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: 91 Excel steering problem Posted: January-30-2010 at 11:56pm
	recently purchased 91 Excel. We only used it twice before the end of the season. When I make a 180 turn, the steering is EXTREMELY hard (needing two hands) under power. Then I have to forcefully bring it back straight. The first 1/4 of a turn each way seems normal. It doesnt feel like a bind, it feels like a load, maybe on the rudder. While stopped the steering feels normal. Any ideas ???? Previous owner said "the boat is made just to go straight" (Bologna!) Thanks for any help.
	Rick

8122pbrainard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: September-14-2006 Location: Three Lakes Wi. Status: Offline Points: 41045	Post Options Post Reply Quote 8122pbrainard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2010 at 10:10am
	Rick, You'll need to isolate where the binding is. Disconnect the cable from the tiller arm and then manually turn the rudder. If it feels pretty easy, turn the wheel and see if you still get the binding. I'd say it's very possible you'll need a new steering cable.
	54 Atom 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete <

WakeSlayer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: March-15-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 2138	Post Options Post Reply Quote WakeSlayer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2010 at 1:03pm
	I agree that you need to go through the system as Pete is suggesting. Do note that those boats have only one skeg, and are quite tail heavy. My 92 BFN was a bear to turn. I always thought about adding a fin or two to it.
	Mike N 1968 Mustang

eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2010 at 1:06pm
	I always joke around with people that i was the guy that worked on the steering on the boat that went up into the stands a few years back at Sea-world over here, luckily no one got killed
	"the things you own will start to own you"

hotboat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: March-28-2009 Location: Conn Lake Pa Status: Offline Points: 814	Post Options Post Reply Quote hotboat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: January-31-2010 at 1:56pm
	Mine is a bit of a bear to steer as well,they drive/handle in a whole different world than the direct drive.
	Brian

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