slop in the steering

[mommicked]

Is play or slop in a single cable system normal or a sign of wear.Can it be adjusted?And most importanty can it lead to failure

 

[DJ]

Re: slop in the steering

No adjustment. May be wear.

If you have a "V" hull, you may be experienced V hull wander. Normal.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: slop in the steering

I installed a brand new Teleflex rack system in my last boat and I always thought it was sloppy. I prefer the new rotary I installed in my current boat but it's still not exactly tight.

 

[mommicked]

Re: slop in the steering

The boat steers fine,but I can turn the wheel back and forth quite a bit before it begins to move the engine at rest.i didnt see any way to adjust it looking under the console,it looks like the encased cable runs through the mechanism ,are there cogs and a gear on the cable like rack and pinion?

 

[ejnichol]

Re: slop in the steering

The boat steers fine,but I can turn the wheel back and forth quite a bit before it begins to move the engine at rest.i didnt see any way to adjust it looking under the console,it looks like the encased cable runs through the mechanism ,are there cogs and a gear on the cable like rack and pinion?

I have same poblem with my 20ft searay. wheel will turn 15 degrees before any resistance is felt and seems like slop is between gear and rack at steering wheel location. 350hrs on boat

 

[mommicked]

Re: slop in the steering

Im concerned that it might snap or let loose at wot and flip my lightweight boat.I have my trim tab adjusted but the motor pulls on acceleration and wot a little.