steering wheel turns 1 revolution before motor moves

[gregBR549]

I am looking at buying a used sea ray. It is a 1993 21' with a 175 merc. The steering wheel turned at least one revolution before the motor started moving. It is hydraulic steering, and I don't know the brand name. I don't think it is power assisted. The owner said it was low on fluid, but he misled me on other things about the boat, so I don't trust his opinion. Do you think he is right or could it be something major?
thanks
Greg

 

[metriccrescentwrench]

Re: steering wheel turns 1 revolution before motor moves

It very well could be just that - but for crying out loud if it's something that simple why doesn't the guy just top off the fluid himself so there's one less negotiating tool for a potential buyer ?!?!?!?!?! Honestly, if you've been lied to about the boat's condition I'd think long and hard before buying from him.

 

[Ken G]

Re: steering wheel turns 1 revolution before motor moves

If it is low on fluid, where did it go? It could be a minor leak or a major ?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: steering wheel turns 1 revolution before motor moves

very common to have to top off, and bleed hydrolic steering. just like the brake fluid in your car. it evaporates.