Steering is tight

[chess]

Its like having no power steering in the car.... LOL

@bronze_10 Yes I FINALLY put the boat in the water and on the slip...

I am assuming that I Need to lube the hell out of the steering ? Is it a PITA when its on a lift ?

Any tips or suggestions....

Cheers

also @veedubtek GO CAPS GO

 

[Scott griffith]

Probably time to replace the cables

 

[bronze_10]

Yup... Cable replacement in your near future!

 

[chess]

ugggh.. these just got replaced not even 2 years ago......

 

[bronze_10]

Wow.. That's not a long time at all.

 

[chess]

Wow.. That's not a long time at all.

Not at all.... I am wonder if i need to lube them or what ...

 

[veedubtek]

Bad karma and bad hockey taste go hand in hand.

 

[chess]

Bad karma and bad hockey taste go hand in hand.

Lol man you killing me smalls lol

 

[captainhook]

Lemme know when we’re doing this. Mine needs it too.

 

[veedubtek]

Sounds like my new sx230 needs new cables also. Party at my place, yinz supply the cables and beer, I'll provide the Pittsburgh themed garage and a box of wrenches.

 

[captainhook]

That could be pretty interesting. I’m from Detroit.

 

[Beachbummer]

No harm in trying to lube them first. Hose, oil, air, some hose clamps and movement may get you a few more months of smooth operation before the winter.

 

[Scottintexas]

Have you done any other mods to the boat or anything behind the helm, we had a member a while back did some mods and ended up pinching the cable causing them to be stiff,

I would disconnect the jet and see if it moves freely and maybe even disconnect the each cable from the steering box to help localize which cable might be giving you problems. It would be strange to hear both went bad especially since they are both relatively new,

 

[Gym]

If this is a cable issue vs a steering box or binding jet nozzle issue lubricating is ok for the short term to get you through the season but you will have to change the cables eventually. It won't get better. Did you put the new, small rubber boots on the cables at the jet nozzle end when you replaced the cables last? This helps to keep water and salt away from the cable strands.

 

[chess]

Lemme know when we’re doing this. Mine needs it too.

We can do it together *no homo* lol.....

@Gym I did not.. .can't believe that its already gone within 2-3 years... seems very odd

 

[captainhook]

Did you fix yours yet? I haven't but I need to soon. Running out of summer.

 

[chess]

Did you fix yours yet? I haven't but I need to soon. Running out of summer.

No sir.... been busy as crapola... flying to LA on tuesday...

@bronze_10 said he would come up and help out... I have yet to see him this summer....LOL

 

[bronze_10]

Sure I'll help.... As soon as u park it in my driveway like everyone else I helped.. Lol

 

[captainhook]

No sir.... been busy as crapola... flying to LA on tuesday...

@bronze_10 said he would come up and help out... I have yet to see him this summer....LOL

Perfect! My cables arrive tomorrow! How about 7PM?

Sure I'll help.... As soon as u park it in my driveway like everyone else I helped.. Lol

What? I thought since there are two boats, you’ll come to us. Did I hear wrong?

 

[bronze_10]

Perfect! My cables arrive tomorrow! How about 7PM?



What? I thought since there are two boats, you’ll come to us. Did I hear wrong?

Yes.. U heard wrong... Lol .but I am happy to offer any advice long distance.. My one piece of advise is get a magic phone cord... . . @justason , @sethman919