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Waterski 130 
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 Topic: Hard SteeringPosted: August-13-2012 at 12:15am |
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I have a 1999 Ski Nautique 19'7. It has always steered harder then my friends Nautique's. I changed the steering cable several years ago but that did not help. It is getting worse now. It has some slack in the steering rack. It almost locks-up when turning hard to the right. I have tried positioning the trim tabs on the rudder and it did not help. Any insight and help would be appreciated. Waterski 130
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kapla
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Joined: March-27-2008 Location: BA, Argentina Status: Offline Points: 6148 |
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Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:34am |
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does it steer hard on all the power band or at cruise speed?
Have you done any inspection ar the rudder port? |
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Waterski 130
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Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:48am |
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Yes, It does steer hard in all power bands. It does get worse at higher speeds. I am going to try greasing the rudder tomorrow. Thanks for the response.
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kapla
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Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:57am |
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btw welcome to the forum! get some pictures loaded of your boat!
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KileyB
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Posted: August-13-2012 at 2:26am |
Im going through the same thing. I pulled on the rudder while my wife tried to turn the wheel simulating prop wash. I have some play in the rudder. Im convinced it needs to be repacked. A new cable made some difference so Im excited to see what replacing the rudder does. |
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