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Forum: Sport Yachts

07-29-2013, 12:30 AM

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Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

I finally replaced the steering cable unit,...

I finally replaced the steering cable unit, steers effortlessly now.

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-26-2012, 12:55 AM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

Biggs, thanks for that info. Can I ask what type...

Biggs, thanks for that info. Can I ask what type of synthetic fluid did you use, and which fittings did you grease? My steering ram doesn't have any grease fittings. I grease the cable and the places...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-21-2012, 12:54 AM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

I haven't been down to the marina to swap out the...

I haven't been down to the marina to swap out the power steering pump, that's still on my todo list. I can tell you that I tried my brother-in-laws Sea Ray. Although its a single screw, it is a Merc...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-12-2012, 11:04 PM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

Okay, here is my update. Went down to my boat...

Okay, here is my update. Went down to my boat today, took the Mrs with me as my son is back in school and needed someone to hand me tools, beers, etc while in the bilge. Pulled the clevis pin off the...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-08-2012, 01:49 AM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

Ok, thanks. My shop said maybe 3 hours, maybe...

Ok, thanks. My shop said maybe 3 hours, maybe more. How they come up with that number, I don't know. My last boat, also a twin 5.7, need one starter, port side. It was tight getting down there since...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-07-2012, 12:19 AM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

Havamax, that would definitely be good. At my...

Havamax, that would definitely be good. At my marina, there is only a 96 3200 scr just a few slips over, but its hit/miss bumping into the owner. He's helped me out before, so its just a matter of...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-05-2012, 12:46 AM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

Went down to the marina today. lubed the throttle...

Went down to the marina today. lubed the throttle shaft, didn't help. Spoke to my mechanic, he thinks its the steering ram assembly, but not sure. He has a new mercruiser steering assembly that he...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-04-2012, 01:03 PM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

I know the drives are stamped P and S behind the...

I know the drives are stamped P and S behind the prop and am pretty sure they are installed the right way.
I'm curious to hear back from Havamax on his similar issue, if he bought his boat new and...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-03-2012, 10:35 PM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

Views: 14,561

Posted By jamanati

If its those pins, its definitely beyond my time...

If its those pins, its definitely beyond my time and ability to do that type of repair. I'm going to start with the cable, disconnecting it, and see what that is like. I will admit I haven't gotten...

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-03-2012, 01:49 PM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

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Posted By jamanati

As far as I know the drives and props are the...

As far as I know the drives and props are the original ones. Someone recommended replacing the steering cable, but I question that because under low idle, it steers okay, not great, but okay....

Forum: Sport Yachts

09-01-2012, 11:50 PM

Replies: 24

Hard steering while boat is underway.

Views: 14,561

Posted By jamanati

Hard steering while boat is underway.

Have 95 3200 scr, twin merc 5.7 and bravo II about a year now. Since I bought it last summer, my steering has always been hard to turn (either side) when the boat is underway. While idling up river,...

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