Want tighter steering

[hubdawg]

Just replaced my steering cable in my 04 22i with a mp 335hp and it works great. The problem is you must hold heavy pressure on the wheel to keep it from snapping over at higher speeds. If you let go, even for a split second, it will turn full lock on you. I always drive with one hand on the throttle and one on the wheel but stuff happens. Is there any way to correct this? Also any ideas on why the motor stays on higher rpms for about 5 seconds going into neutral sometimes.

[zad0030]

You can sand down one side of the rudder and that takes the load off. It will cause it not to pull anymore if done correctly.

You might need to lubricate your throttle linkage.

[jwanck11]

Make sure the weight is balanced.

[Timmy!]

Did it do this before you replaced the cable?

[hubdawg]

The cable was bad when I bought the boat so I can't say if it was like that before. It will do it if I'm the only one in the boat also.

[dogbert]

Also any ideas on why the motor stays on higher rpms for about 5 seconds going into neutral sometimes.

Maybe you have a sensor that's going bad?

[zad0030]

This is from Waterski Mag....

"What do you want to accomplish?"
More Nuetral: A nuetral rudder keeps your boat running straight, but can reduce its responsiveness when you turn the steering wheel. Open water boaters are usually after a nuetral rudder that drives straight even when they let go of the wheel.

According to the Magazine to accomplish this on a left handed prop, you need to grind down the left side of the rudder. When looking from the back of the boat.

[Jason B]

I think you should do that first Zad and let us know how it works! I'm sure your Pop won't mind you grinding on his beautiful new boat.
:-)

I don't think I'd try that. I'm not a rocket scientist or anything, but I can see the potential for negative outcomes with that idea.

[zad0030]

I think you should do that first Zad and let us know how it works! I'm sure your Pop won't mind you grinding on his beautiful new boat.
:-)

I don't think I'd try that. I'm not a rocket scientist or anything, but I can see the potential for negative outcomes with that idea.

Yeah this is definately not reversible!!!


I wouldnt mind trying it at all. Lucky for me that I have a Malibu adjustable rudder, that can be adjusted at any time just by twisting an allen wrench

[hubdawg]

Basically I'd like to keep the boat from snap rolling at any speed greater than 24mph when the steering is released for whatever reason, bee on you, wife driving, ect ect..... Can everyone else let off pressure over 24mph +/-without the fear of full lock turn to starboard?

[Moki]

I can let go of mine and it will continue on in a straight line, maybe just a slight turn.

[zad0030]

The reason why it turns maybe a combination of things. What type of prop, weight, distribution of weight etc

[R&T Babich]

I can let go of mine and it will continue on in a straight line, maybe just a slight turn.

Ours is the same.
Is everything lined up right underneath?

[dogbert]

Ours is the same.
Is everything lined up right underneath?

Ditto for me too, I was wondering the same thing as you.

[laserfish]

sounds like you may need to check the tracking fins. How about the tightness of the rudder itself as it goes through the hull. Sounds like something is making you turn right, not just the prop torque.