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Having an issue with the steering of my 2008 skeeter/150 yamaha
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:50 pm
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:50 pm
Anyone know of any other reasons that my steering is really hard on my 2008 skeeter/ Yamaha 150 outboard other than bad cables? I'm hoping to not have to replace the cables. Any help would be appreciated!
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:51 pm to Easytiger1012
Check your fluid level
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:54 pm to Easytiger1012
Bad cables. No coming back from it. Get replaced.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:54 pm to Palo Gaucho
excuse my ignorance.. I have had the boat long. Is that the small reservoir on the motor?
Posted on 2/9/16 at 2:58 pm to Easytiger1012
I have a 2009 ZX200, I have to take my windshield off to get to the reservoir. I haven't had to do it in my boat, but my buddy has the same rig and had to add fluid to his.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 3:59 pm to Easytiger1012
So . . I am guessing it's not hydraulic steering then?
If not I would recommend getting hydraulic as an upgrade.
If not I would recommend getting hydraulic as an upgrade.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 4:03 pm to Easytiger1012
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150
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Cables
Posted on 2/9/16 at 4:56 pm to Easytiger1012
2008 should have hydralic steering system and not cables. That's first thing to check -- what kind of system do you have?
After that -- if fluid system, you probably need to check the levels and bleed them.
Some nifty instructions here.
If cable system, it could be a bad cable, or it could be the steering head needs some lubricant (depending if you have rotary head steering or rack/pinion steering.)
Explanation of the two primary types of cable/mechanical steering systems.
ETA: If you do have mechanical steering, I highly recommend and upgrade to SeaStar Hydrallic. Pretty easy DIY project and worth every penny on any boat with a 150HP or higher. (in my opinion).
After that -- if fluid system, you probably need to check the levels and bleed them.
Some nifty instructions here.
If cable system, it could be a bad cable, or it could be the steering head needs some lubricant (depending if you have rotary head steering or rack/pinion steering.)
Explanation of the two primary types of cable/mechanical steering systems.
ETA: If you do have mechanical steering, I highly recommend and upgrade to SeaStar Hydrallic. Pretty easy DIY project and worth every penny on any boat with a 150HP or higher. (in my opinion).
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 5:01 pm
Posted on 2/10/16 at 10:38 am to Easytiger1012
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Having an issue with the steering of my 2008 skeeter/150 yamaha
$5,000 cash
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