difficult steering

clawj

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I bought a new lund classic SS 1775 with a 90 hp 4 stroke mercury from the U.S.( I live in Canada) late last year. When I got it in the water this spring I found that turning the steering wheel right was like driving a car, turning left was almost impossible and you had to use a lot of force with 2 hands. If you let go of the wheel the boat veers quickly right. This problem occurs when travelling at speed, at idle or slow speeds the wheel turns pretty good both ways. I took it back to the dealer and they said some cables were bunched up and they re-ran everything and said it would be better, well got home and took it out a few weeks later and no difference. I really don't want to trailer it 4 hours back to Fargo so is there any advice anyone can provide on something I can maybe look at myself? Or is this normal for a console steering boat( I only ever used tillers up to now)? I just can't see having to reef on the wheel with 2 hands to be normal. I tried adjusting the trim tab left with no improvement. seems dangerous to me because if I have to turn left to avoid something( rock,boat, waves, etc.) the difficulty doing this and the time it takes could have bad consequences. Any advice would be appreciated.
 

Gary H NC

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Re: difficult steering

Looking at the trim tab standing behind the boat,adjust it to the right if the steering is pulling right.
I know it sounds backwards but that is how to adjust it.
Sounds like you went the wrong direction with it.;)
 

lifeisfun

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Re: difficult steering

Just another example why you should purchase from local dealer that will give you local service.
 

stubbsboogie

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Re: difficult steering

I had the same problem with mine when I bought it> Gary is exactly right from back of boat move tab to the right. That will take most of torque steer out.
Also make sure your tilt tube is greased and all fittings are wel lubricated.
I am in the process of installing a NFB (no feedback) helm, that may also help you.
Good luck
 
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