Why is my boat steering so stiff?

Not Enough Grease If your boat’s steering is unusually stiff, you should first check to make sure there’s adequate grease on the motor. Grease is necessary to keep the components moving and functioning as they are intended. Without this lubrication, the steering wheel may be difficult to turn.

Do you grease outboard steering cable?

It’s pretty easy with an outboard boat: What can shorten the life of a cable is dirt, salt, and debris. If your boat is in salt water, Teleflex recommends cleaning and greasing the cable twice a year. For freshwater boats a once-a-year inspection, cleaning, and greasing should suffice.

Why does my boat pull to the right?

A boat is driven by a propeller that spins in a clockwise or counterclockwise motion. Depending on the steering system of the boat, the force of the propeller pushing through the water can twist the engine to one side or the other and in turn, pulling the boat to the right or the left.

How much does it cost to replace a steering cable on a boat?

For outboard boats under 25 feet you can expect a replacement steering cable to cost under $130. Teleflex systems are particularly effective where the installation requires long cable runs and/or multiple bends between the helm and the engine.

Can you pressure wash a outboard motor?

Let me recommend a pressure washer as the tool of choice when it comes to cleaning your boat. With a pressure washer, you can quickly loosen dirt and grime, apply and spray biodegradable marine soap onto the boat’s surfaces and rinse off accumulated marine buildup. Imagine doing all that by hand.

How do you remove rust from an outboard motor?

You can use Bilge Bath with a paint brush to remove the grease and oil and rinse with water. You will have to use bronze wool or sandpaper to remove heavy rust. Boat Scrub with a rag will remove light surface rust. Rusted areas should be retouched with paint.

How do you replace a tilt tube on an outboard motor?

Please try again later. In this video replace the tilt tube on an outboard motor to increase its turning circle as well as to make the steering smoother and easier to turn. This involves supporting the weight of the outboard while pushing out the old tube then lining the transom bracket and the pivot tube up to slide the new tilt tube in.

How to fix no water from outboard tell-tale?

In this video I go through how to diagnose and fix an outboard that isn’t peeing any water out the tell-tale. We go through checking for blocks in the tube and outlet nozzle, removing the thermostat to see if water is reaching the block and then removing the gearbox to check the water pump impeller, transfer pipe and inlet grates. Loading…

How can I Clean my outboard motor cover?

Just search “outboard motor cover” in your web browser and you’ll be inundated with results. Buy one that fits your engine properly, is ventilated, and can be secured with ties or shock cord. The rubber seal around the bottom of the cowl often gets dirty, with mildew and grease.

What’s the best way to clean a faded outboard?

A slightly faded cowl can be brought back successfully with some polishing compound and elbow grease. Protect the cowl with automotive wax. Apply the wax in a circular motion with a clean, soft cloth. Let it dry to a haze, then polish it off with a different clean, soft cloth. Keep it covered.