Steering issue

Rick Ervin

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Aug 19, 2018
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Boat Info
2002 210 Sundeck
5.0 L EFI Mercruiser
Engines
5.0 L Mercruiser
While boating this weekend I lost right turn capability. Boat still turns to the left but will not turn to the right at any speed above idle. Any suggestions of what might be the issue?
2002 Sundeck 210
 
Does your boat have power steering? Most likely the boat will turn left because prop rotation will allow it to turn that way. If you have Power Steering you may have a leak and need to refill and bleed the PS system. If that fails to correct the issue then you may have a bad PS pump or actuator.

If you do not have PS look for the anode/trim tab right above the prop. If you have PS it would just be a flat disk. If no PS there should be a grey "fin" hanging down from the outdrive above the prop. If it is not there you need one if it is there it may need adjustment.

Lastly you steering cable could be sticking but they rarely stick one direction and not the other.

Let us know what you find.
Shawn
 

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