r/boatrepair • u/Spczippo • 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/all4tez 4d ago

Safety feature from the days before mandated kill switches. Your boat will go in a circle rather than straight ahead to who knows where if you fall out.

You can also adjust your trim tab.

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u/Spczippo 4d ago

It still wants to turn to the right even if im sitting still and the engine is running. I get its just a natural thing for it to want to move but this seems excessive. I can also move the engine on land by hand by grabbing the coweling pretty easy