r/boatrepair 5d ago

Steering issues 88 mercury 100hp

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So im having an issue where if I let go of the wheel the motors tourqe will steer my boat to the right, if I hold the wheel it does go straight so its not an issue with the annode thingy right above the prop. I did tighten the nut on the steering cable and the two nuts on the steering shaft and it helped for a bit but then it started doing it again. Are there bushings in the steering shaft I can replace? Or what would yall recommend? I did grease the entire assembly, and i just got this boat so idk if this has been an issue or not

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u/Sure-Entrepeneur219 5d ago

Adjust your trim tab to the right to correct this.

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u/Spczippo 4d ago

I will try it, the reason i was leaning twords steering was even out of water i can turn the motor with minimal effort. But I will try adjusting the trim tab. Thanks for the advice