Hard steering

[Racerman00]

Just purchased 1999 20v has hard steering to the right only under power sitting in neutural steers both ways easy need help.

[hoopykat]

First place to start is does the steering cable need replacing? I believe most direct drive/V-drive boats steer harder to the right due to the effect of the prop wash. I know mine does, and I have a new cable.

[Domsz06]

it's due to the prop I believe. If I remember correctly turning to the right is against the prop wash so it's harder, to the left is easy since it's the way the prop wash goes.

That would explain it I'm pretty sure.

[Racerman00]

how do you fix the problem

[chpthril]

how do you fix the problem

Buy an I/O! J/K, it's the nature of the beast.

[zad0030]

how do you fix the problem

Buy a Malibu.

Sorry, Just kidding

Its not really a "problem", Its just the way it is.

But if you really want to "fix" it you can grind down one side of the rudder. I believe you would want to grind on the port side. But I dont recommend it.

[hoopykat]

Racerman00...if you haven't done it already, I recommend replacing your steering cable. With a fresh, minty slippery cable installed, you barely notice the difference in left to right steering. If you need help doing that, search on the group and a few people have posted great instructions on how to change the steering cable. And, it's a relatively cheap fix too!

Good luck!

-Mike

[caddy0150]

what should it cost mine in the shop today for it

[dom w. forte]

Get under the boat and grab the rudder and see if there is any play in the rudder port, if there is this will cause it to bind on one side more than other.
My ski team boat would bind up on one side more than the other and it was the rudder port was bad and the prop thrust would push it back on a tilt and bind up.
Also check and see if yours is the old style with a stuffing box seals, they will bind up when old.

[boater]

I just had mine replaced on my 2001 21v. It was around $400.00. This was also the 2nd cable in 2 years. Try to keep your boat as dry as you can.

[mikehayburn]

I just had mine replaced on my 2001 21v. It was around $400.00. This was also the 2nd cable in 2 years. Try to keep your boat as dry as you can.

I feel you on that.. replaced my cable twice w/in two years on my 01 21v.. (very painfull) The winter kills the cable if its not inside..$400 sounds about right!! Deffinatly sounds like a new cable needed!!

Good luck