just picked up an old Giesler cedar strip with a 25 johnson o/b (2001) which, incredibly, has hydraulic steering installed. However, the steering is so stiff it can hardly be moved. Now, its damn cold up here, and no doubt that a part of it, but the former owner told me he's had problems with stiff steering even in the warm days of July.<br /><br />Have never used hydraulic steering before. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be would be very much appreciated by this Canuk up here in the land of the midnight sun.