Steering Torque

[luckyinkentucky]

I have a '95 Skeeter 200SL Fish n' Ski with a '94 200hp Vindicator. I have noticed lately that my boat wants to pull to the right at high speeds. At times I almost have to hold the wheel with all my might to keep it straightened out, because it wants to pull. If I let go of the wheel even the slightest bit the boat veers off to the right. Is this a trim tab adjustment issue?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Steering Torque

boat pulls right, move back of trim tab to the right. with the 200, you should atleast have the teleflex, no feedback system, or the upgrade to hydrolic.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Steering Torque

I installed hydraulic steering on my 150 HP a while back. Made a different boat out of my rig. You can let go of the wheel at any speed and she tracks straight.

I can't speak for the NFB cable system, but the hydraulic system on my boat virtually eliminates the torque-steer. I can steer the boat with one finger.​

 

[luckyinkentucky]

Re: Steering Torque

What are some good brands to choose from? Could I install it myself in a day or so?

 

[micel]

Re: Steering Torque

I think for most boats not exceeding 60mph seastar k-6 is best but for higher speeds the seastar pro with kevlar hoses.

 

[micel]

Re: Steering Torque

Insallation is straight forward,routing hoses and bleeding air out of system in most time consuming.I'd allow a afternoon to complete.