![]() ![]() If you wait until the boat has already turned, you are not staying ahead of it. With practice, you can stay ahead of it and maintain a straight course. All single engine I/O boats with V-hulls wander at low speed. Mercruiser I/Os have a pinch bolt on the steering lever that can loosen up and cause wear on the steering lever and swivel shaft that will also cause slop.įor some reason, Volvo Penta I/Os don't seem to suffer from either of the problems described above.ģ. If those are loose the gimbal ring can wear and cause steering slop in the drive.Ģ. Steering slop is a given in a cable steering system, but there are some other things you need to know:ġ.Mercruiser I/Os require routine checks of the torque on the gimbal ring pinch nuts. ![]() It's been some time since I have been boating, but I don't remember having that type of play in the steering. I had a mechanic look at it and say it's within range of normal. The boat is I/O has a power steering rack and pinion with a single cable to the rack. ![]() I have about an inch and a half of play on both sides of the center position. I have recently bought a boat and feel I have a steering problem. ![]()
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