Steering play excessive

[james_r_]

I've recently purchased a 1987 27'sea ray and <br />the steering has about 3" play. This causes me to<br />oversteer and overcorrect constantly at slow or idle speeds.<br />Since I am very new at This size boat, My question is Is this normal or does this indicate a needed adjustment or repair

 

[Bondo]

Re: Steering play excessive

If you have play in the linkage, It's just a Shake, Pull,+ Wiggle to find Where it's Loose....<br /><br />BUT, a boat the size of yours, with a deep-vee hull.... <br />They tend to Wander a Little... <br />If you just Relax,+ Let it Go.... <br />It'll drift right,+ left 10 or 15*, But keep coming back.... <br />A Tender Touch on the wheel is Only nessesary once + awhile....

 

[Solittle]

Re: Steering play excessive

27' boats will wander as bondo has written but I would not be satisfied with 3" of slop in the helm.