Steering more difficult left than right

[joe.fleming@comcast.net]

Running a 2006 Yamaha F150 on a Ranger Reata 1850. Steering left takes much more effort than steering right, I tried adjusting the power trim/tilt at various speeds but it did not have a significant effect.<br /><br />Will adjusting the trim tab make a difference? If I let go of the steering wheel, the boat maintains course and does not drift. <br /><br />Boat is also equiped with SeaStar hydraulic power steering.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Ray Neudecker]

Re: Steering more difficult left than right

Adjusting the tab is unlikely to change anything. More likely the steering is hiding that you have a set up problem that would be causing a lot of torque in the wheel in a normal steering system.

 

[WillyBWright]

Re: Steering more difficult left than right

Set the trim tab straight back or with the trailing edge slightly to starboard. Otherwise, those F150s deliver a lot of torque and you may not be able to do much about it. Is it a slight difference or a huge one? Make sure all your pivot points are free to swivel.