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Offline jscatricks

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Mechanical question - Boat steering
« on: May 27, 2009, 11:45:56 AM »
Relatively new boat owner. I have 22 ft. 1993 Mako with a 200 hp Suzuki. While fishing in LE this weekend I came into a little sand, when I went to steer out of it I lost all ability to turn the motor. The steering wheel now free wheels (360 degrees). No obvious signs of damaged of broken equipment and the engine is not able to be turned (back to straight) by hand. Any ideas on what needs to be repaired?   5hrug Thanks Joe
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Offline dreamsfloatjoe

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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2009, 12:07:25 PM »
Quote from: jscatricks on May 27, 2009, 11:45:56 AM
... The steering wheel now free wheels (360 degrees).  Any ideas on what needs to be repaired?  Thanks Joe
   grtn  Chips Ahoy and welcome aboard NJSWF Joe.
Sorry to read of your mechanical issues Joe.  I have no idea what needs to be repaired, other than your steering issue.   ???  I'm confident some one will be along who may be able to help.  Good Luck.
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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2009, 01:05:01 PM »
go to this site and post your problem http://www.marineengine.com/discus/messages/12483/12483.shtml   Kez   
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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2009, 02:41:00 PM »
My guess would be something in the gear box attached to the steering wheel. If it was at the motor you would probably be able to turn the motor by hand.
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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2009, 06:47:57 PM »
Do you have hydraulic or cable steering?  It sounds like you have cable and if so most likely a gear in the steering box behind the helm is broken.  The last I checked on them they did not rebuild or sell parts for them.  Sounds like it is time to buy a new one.  You can disconnect the motor end of the cable and see if the motor turns or not as well.
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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2009, 08:06:28 PM »
Cable- Did some research and look like that its. It looks like the 'rotary helm' needs to be replaced. thanks
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Re: Mechanical question - Boat steering
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2009, 08:25:22 PM »
Good luck with that Joe.

And Welcome aboard t^
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