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I have a 2008 Chaparral 256SSI with the Volvo Penta 8.1GXI Serial#4012246141; DPS-A out-drive. I am having a power steering issue with hard steering to starboard, at any speed, including neutral when the engine is running. The steering is normal (as it has always been) when the engine is off...
Serial # 4012246141. During operation, after operating the boat at elevated RPM's, when the throttle is returned to idle or neutral I get an intermittent audible warning (about every five seconds). It does not do it every time. When it does, the Temp(157), Oil Press(38), and Batt Voltages (13.8)...
