Hard Steering
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Category: Repairs and Maintenance
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Printed Date: November-18-2024 at 7:28pm
Topic: Hard Steering
Posted By: Waterski 130
Subject: Hard Steering
Date Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:15am
| 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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Posted By: kapla
Date 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? ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Waterski 130
Date Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:48am
| 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. |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: August-13-2012 at 12:57am
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btw welcome to the forum! get some pictures loaded of your boat! ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: KileyB
Date 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. ------------- '92 Excel |
Waterski 130 wrote: