Stuck going left

[bud-man]

When at the lake on Sunday I turned it all the way to the left, it would not straighten out.<br />I messed with it and got the boat loaded. I got home and turned it all the way to the left and there it sets. I noticed that it was hard to turn while on the lake.<br />Any suggestions?<br /> It is a 2003 Starcraft 196 superfisherman.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Stuck going left

Not sure what you have for a steering system, but since you have a new boat...<br /><br />Disconnect the steering cable from the motor.<br />turn motor left and right and determine if the problem is in the motor swivel.<br /><br />Turn the wheel and watch the cable to see if it moves freely, it may be binding in the cable sleeve.<br /><br />Perhaps they used a cable that is too long, and had to loop the excess, which may be binding up.<br /><br />Keep us posted on what you find.

 

[wallbanger2]

Re: Stuck going left

I'd take it to the dealer and have them fix it. I assume that it's still under warranty. Give them a chance and they may surprise you if they believe in customer service.

 

[PROLINEINMICHIGAN]

Re: Stuck going left

I had a similar problem with my shifting cables with my boat when I brought it home. It shifted hard and sometimes seemed to lock up (made it kinda exciting). It was just a twist in the cable from the front to the back of the boat inside of that "sleeve - like" tubing.