Re: Is there a some kind of steering assist for old boats??
Re: Is there a some kind of steering assist for old boats??
I have no idea what this set up looks like but a thought came to mind. Since it came from the manufacturer without power assist, is it possible that the steering wheel had been replaced at one time and a smaller diameter wheel installed? Also on the steering arm, are there a few holes where the steering can be attached, like an outboard? If so, moving the steering attach point out as far as possible to the last hole will result in less effort but require more steering wheel movement. If that is possible, make sure the drive will still go to full deflection left and right and is not restricted by the steering travel limitations of the cable.
Just a thought, could be a simple fix.
Was a time when power steering was optional on cars so the steering wheels were big, power steering or not. When the majority of the cars had power steering, the size of the wheel was reduced to make the interior more roomy so if you did not have power you still had the same smaller diameter wheel. regards FRED