Hard steering

[Gimpy]

I have a 1988 20hp tiller Mercury on a 14' Northwoods boat. It requires what I consider an unusual amount of pressure on the tiller to maintain a straight course. I have to continually maintain heavy pressure pulling to the right. Making turns does not seem to require an abnormal amount of pressure either way.

Yes, I have lubed the tiller.

Any suggestions other than buffing up my left arm?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hard steering

you can adjust the tab above the prop. adjust it in the direction the motor wants to pull. bolt in center. may take a little tinkering to get it in the best postion.

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: Hard steering

have u thought of tieing the motor in one spot so i can only go straight and standing up the front with rope in hand and leaning side to side

 

[Gimpy]

Re: Hard steering

Thanks Tashasdaddy, As soon as the snow and ice melt I'll give it a try.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Hard steering

anthony, please let me know where you are going to be boating, so i don't go there. HA, Ha,

 

[anthony115merc]

Re: Hard steering

hahahha hilarys boat harbour lol i do it at work all the time with our 5hp mariner on trihull dinghy good fun give it ago some time