My 3-year old Maxum 1750 w/ I/O Mercruiser 3.0 liter Alpha One engine is having a steering issue. It appears to be locked-up. I can't trun the steering wheel right or left. I haven't used the boat in 3 weeks and I have it on a boat lift. It has power steering and the fluid level is fine. When I try to move the steering wheel I can see the cable housing behind the engine move slightly. I thought this might indicate that the cable inside the housing might be rusted and fused to the housing. Don't see any rust in or around the hydraulic pistons of the steering mechanism or the cable housing.
Up until this spring I've kept the boat on a trailer and only had it in the water while I was out using it (didn't dock it at all). I made sure to flush the transom with fresh water after each use. Always winterized the boat and keep it in a garage during the winter.
Don't understand what it might be. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Help!
Up until this spring I've kept the boat on a trailer and only had it in the water while I was out using it (didn't dock it at all). I made sure to flush the transom with fresh water after each use. Always winterized the boat and keep it in a garage during the winter.
Don't understand what it might be. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Help!