HELP!!! Pontoon Steering Locked up.

maryb8854 · #1 August 5th, 2009, 12:29 PM

My mom's pontoon is a '96 24 ft. Neptune. The steering worked fine this past Spring, but now is locked up!! How do I find out what is causing this problem and, hopefully, fixing it without having to spend a fortune. The pontoon is kept off the water on a lift under a boat shelter on a creek. (F.Y.I. The water is brackish to saltwater out in the river.) Are there any manuals out there that give step-by-step instructions on how to repair locked steering on a pontoon boat?

Thanks for ANY help/suggestions you can offer,
maryb8854
Virginia

_chris_ · #2 August 5th, 2009, 01:58 PM

You should post this in the pontoon section, they can probably help you out a little more.

Jeep Man · #3 August 5th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Pontoon boat steering is no different than any other boat. I am assuming it is Teleflex. Start by breaking down the problem. Disconnect at the motor. Is it the motor? If the motor turns freely manually, move on to the steering wheel and to the part under inside the helm. Disconnect the cable there. By breaking down the problem, you will find the cause and solution. Get back to us after this exercise. ALMOST every component can be fixed.