OMC Cobra Power Steering

[akwalker]

1988 Sylvan 188 with a 4.3 OMC and a Cobra outdrive. This is the first boat I've operated with power steeering. The boat seems to "wander" port and starboard at slow speeds. I'm not sure if its me or if its a problem, but it's seems difficult to hold a course. Is there an adjustment to eliminate the steering slop?

 

[MikDee]

Re: OMC Cobra Power Steering

I'd say that's normal for all boats at slow speed, I doubt you'll notice any "slop' under power, especially when planing.

 

[akwalker]

Re: OMC Cobra Power Steering

Mik, thanks for the response. I'll find out tomorrow, hopefully, if the wind goes down a bit. Oneida lake was a bit rough today, so we cruised the canal for a few hours.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: OMC Cobra Power Steering

Very common for a sterndrive boat to wander at slow speed.
A set of Smart Tabs would cure that problem.