robertldawson
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I have a 1988 GlasStream ProBass 1550 with a Mercury 3CYL / 2Stroke 60HP Outboard -- original equipment of the same vintage as the boat.
While our ski boat was having "surgery", I kept the little fishing boat in our slip on the local reservoir. It was in "Boat Heaven". It fired up every time, and ran out strong. I probably fished it 5 or 6 times per week for 2 weeks. Then, my steering became "tight". Not impossible, just tight.
Fast forward a couple weeks after the ski boat is back in its home, and the bass boat is back in my parking space in our garage. I was getting ready to take my first opportunity in a while to go fishing. And, during my "pre-flight", I was checking out the steering -- which is now impossible.
I'm sure I'm going to screw up some parts names here, so I'm going to include a few pics to show you what I'm really talking about.
In order to isolate the variable here, I disconnected the steering arm (which attaches to the forward area on the outboard) from the connecty-thing (Blowing your mind with my technical jargon...) which comes out of the port side of the transom mounting plate. The motor moves freely -- smooth as glass. The steering is still bound up and unmovable. The boat is piloted from the starboard side. And, the steering cable enters the transom mounting plate from that side as well...
Just for some background... The previous owner was my brother-in-law. My sister gave me the boat when he passed away. He was "That-Guy"... Everything always well organized, everything immaculately maintained. E.G. My 23 year old carpet looks brand-spanking-new. The first time this boat really ever saw rain was during my use... And, I've kept up general maintenance - lower unit oil, cleaning, plugs & wires, etc. But, I have to admit I'm still learning about the "deeper mysteries"...
I'm guessing that if I were to take the cable and connecty-thing apart from the transom mounting; I'd find caked up lube which needs to be cleaned out. And, the steering cable probably needs to be replaced.
I'm looking for some guidance as to how to take the steering cable and connecty-thing apart from the transom mount. And, perhaps some guidance as to the appropriate steering cable. I just don't want to break something while I'm fixing it...
Thanks, y'all.
While our ski boat was having "surgery", I kept the little fishing boat in our slip on the local reservoir. It was in "Boat Heaven". It fired up every time, and ran out strong. I probably fished it 5 or 6 times per week for 2 weeks. Then, my steering became "tight". Not impossible, just tight.
Fast forward a couple weeks after the ski boat is back in its home, and the bass boat is back in my parking space in our garage. I was getting ready to take my first opportunity in a while to go fishing. And, during my "pre-flight", I was checking out the steering -- which is now impossible.
I'm sure I'm going to screw up some parts names here, so I'm going to include a few pics to show you what I'm really talking about.
In order to isolate the variable here, I disconnected the steering arm (which attaches to the forward area on the outboard) from the connecty-thing (Blowing your mind with my technical jargon...) which comes out of the port side of the transom mounting plate. The motor moves freely -- smooth as glass. The steering is still bound up and unmovable. The boat is piloted from the starboard side. And, the steering cable enters the transom mounting plate from that side as well...
Just for some background... The previous owner was my brother-in-law. My sister gave me the boat when he passed away. He was "That-Guy"... Everything always well organized, everything immaculately maintained. E.G. My 23 year old carpet looks brand-spanking-new. The first time this boat really ever saw rain was during my use... And, I've kept up general maintenance - lower unit oil, cleaning, plugs & wires, etc. But, I have to admit I'm still learning about the "deeper mysteries"...
I'm guessing that if I were to take the cable and connecty-thing apart from the transom mounting; I'd find caked up lube which needs to be cleaned out. And, the steering cable probably needs to be replaced.
I'm looking for some guidance as to how to take the steering cable and connecty-thing apart from the transom mount. And, perhaps some guidance as to the appropriate steering cable. I just don't want to break something while I'm fixing it...
Thanks, y'all.
