Posted by tmann45 on 05/11/16 - 11:10 AM
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VA Whaler wrote:
Thanks Formika. I assumed the engine would swing uncontrollably if you had a blowout/leak. Guessing there are valves in that steering assembly that keep the engine mostly stationary for awhile at least.
Glad you were able to get home safe. I'll have to keep that steering method in mind should it ever happen to me.
At speed the water flowing past the lower unit will keep the motor from flopping about, but steering torque will turn the boat.