heavy steering

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   Had the boat out for the first time this year.  Steering was an absolute beast - had to use both hands to crank it around and it didn't seem to loosen up while I had it out.  Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take a closer look before leaving the lake (and boat).  I assume the problem is with the rudder arm - needs to be lubricated?  Does that sound right?  I wasn't aware this was something I'd have to maintain.  What should I use on that?

Thanks!

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bsucics Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-18-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote bsucics Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: heavy steering Posted: April-28-2012 at 10:59pm
	Had the boat out for the first time this year. Steering was an absolute beast - had to use both hands to crank it around and it didn't seem to loosen up while I had it out. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take a closer look before leaving the lake (and boat). I assume the problem is with the rudder arm - needs to be lubricated? Does that sound right? I wasn't aware this was something I'd have to maintain. What should I use on that? Thanks!
	1989 Ski Nautique

mrinboard Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: November-23-2010 Location: Columbia City Status: Offline Points: 165	Post Options Post Reply Quote mrinboard Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-28-2012 at 11:02pm
	The problem is probley the steering cable disconect the steering cable from the rudder and see if the steering is still tight if so it is the cable if not it is the rudder
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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: April-28-2012 at 11:14pm
	I agree that' the problem most likely is the cable. As mentioned, removing the cable from the tiller arm will confirm where the problem is.
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bsucics Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: July-18-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote bsucics Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: April-28-2012 at 11:29pm
	appreciate the responses - I'll start there
	1989 Ski Nautique

heavy steering

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