I am the "proud" owner of a 1978 16' baywhiner bow rider w/a 50 horse Blue band merc that has been awesome, so far, to my amazement.<br />Took said boat to the lake yesterday,the motor ran sweet, but the steering was frozen tight!!!!!! Its a good thing my fishin' bud had his 'lectric troller and a new "battry" or we'd a been fishin' off the dock with the powerbait crew. <br />Anyway, long story short, has anyone had a similar motor and similar grief?<br /><br />I did read the archives and thought this may be a good subject for spring.<br /><br />Is it always the best to just change the cable or is it possible to "free" up a frozen tube and just regrease the cable push rod???<br />Any help APPRECIATED <br />tight wrenches,<br />David