Seastar steering issue

[rocket350]

I have a 2005 19' Center Console Cobia with a Yamaha F115 and Seastar hydraulic steering. Boat has under 200 hrs so it hasn't been used much before I got it.

It seems to turn right with no issues. Sometimes turning left, it takes extra turns of the wheel. Sometimes the engine won't move for a moment while turning the wheel left. I understand the concept of hydraulics and break systems, but never messed with boat steering.

I assume it's either air on one side (if possible) or the Helm pump has an issue not pumping to one side (like a bad automotive master cylinder to front or rear brakes). Does anyone have experience or can tell me if I'm on the right track? Thanks.

 

[dpoff]

You may need to adjust the skeg behind the prop. Not sure which way. To the left or right.

 

[dpoff]

You may need to adjust the skeg behind the prop. Not sure which way. To the left or right. Try one way or the other and see what you get. I reinstalled mine a little off and had the same problem.

 

[BaileysBoat]

Most likely air in one side of the system. Bleeding should fix it.

 

[Watermann]

Sound slike your steering has air and needs bled. Here's a video tutorial for the Teleflex system.