Hard steering stern drive...new boat (for me) here...

[GBOverKill]

Hi folks,
I just purchased a 1989 Century CTS ski boat with 5.7L Mercruiser. No power steering equipped. This is my first stern drive boat (had outboards before), steering with a rudder is new to me.....and learning everyday

My issue is that the steering is extremely stiff. I'm thinking the cables? may need lubrication? or is there something else to lube???

Is anyone else familiar with this model boat???

I'm the second owner; previous owner bought it new off the showroom floor for $24k.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Don S]

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

This is my first stern drive boat (had outboards before), steering with a rudder is new to me

Do you have an outdriver, or a rudder??????? An outdrive is not a rudder.

 

[GBOverKill]

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

like I said...still learning....lol

It has a rudder for steering.

 

[Don S]

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Since this has nothing to do with engines, outdrivers, or transmissions, I will move this over to the Boat Topics and Questions (Not engine topics) forum.
One thing that will help is if you post a picture of how your rudder is connected to the steering cable. There are several ways it can be done, just depends on how the boat manufacturer designed it.

 

[GBOverKill]

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Re: Hard steering stern drive...new boat owner here...

Thank you Don S ....wasn't sure where to post this. Thank you.