Peahead
Well-Known Member
Was out at the marina today mucking about on my boat and noticed my outboard steering has gone completely. Last time I used steering was taking the boat back to its moorage after a haul out. It was fine. Thats the day I had my hand injury so haven't been able to get out or use the boat since. Very odd as I would expect if the mechanical steering was going to break it would be during use, not just while sitting idle.
Anyone have any idea what might have happened? Its a 97 Johnson outboard and the steering system was new and installed in 2004...I think its Ultraflex ot teleflex. When the motor is down in running postion the and I grab the cowiling I can swing the motor right and left very easily and the steering mechanism is all connected and works correctly at the front of the outboard but the steering wheel doesnt move. When turning the steering at he helm motor doesn't move . Its as if somethings come loose or broken inside the steering cable ??
Anyone have any idea what might have happened? Its a 97 Johnson outboard and the steering system was new and installed in 2004...I think its Ultraflex ot teleflex. When the motor is down in running postion the and I grab the cowiling I can swing the motor right and left very easily and the steering mechanism is all connected and works correctly at the front of the outboard but the steering wheel doesnt move. When turning the steering at he helm motor doesn't move . Its as if somethings come loose or broken inside the steering cable ??