Posted by whalerman on 07/01/15 - 7:20 AM
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Since it is a used boat at 20 years old and no telling what the previous owner(s) did to it, I would go ahead and change out the whole steering system for a new NO-FEED BACK cable system. It's not that expensive vs hydraulic. If what you have is a no-feed back system, then the clutches are bad in the steering head. Change it out before it fails underway making way. As for the hole shot not being what you expect, then the motor needs to be checked out for the basics; compression/leak down test, spark, fuel pressure and go from there, again if original motor, 20 years old and no telling what the history is. The addition of the fin- BAND AID to another problem, either the engine is too low and or prop is not the right one. Alum. or stainless? All things to consider but, do fix the steering first!!!