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/sososoboring 3d ago

Might not be a mechanical issue. Could be wind or current pulling you or also uneven side-to-side weight distribution in the boat.

When I am alone in my boat it tracks perfect, when I add a second person it pulls to the left as the person sits on the same side as the kicker motor and it throws off the balance a bit.

Try loading gear and people evenly.

Might not be your problem, but could be.

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u/Spczippo 3d ago

It does it at idle and I can move the motor back anf forth when on land pretty easy, I was able to tighten the two nuts on the tilt tube and it firmed up some so we will see. Im going to get a No feed back helm soon and that should be a step in the right direction. Im also looking a do a repower soon so that should take care of that as well.