Bought new to him/used last year...I want to say 2008 model year. This is the issue as described and the dealer is saying he needs a new cable/helm:
Dealer told me 1,000$ plus tax to "repair Cable, Helm"
Issue is that, at any speed, the steering wheel requires at least 45-60 degrees of rotation before the boat reacts... in either direction from center. So, once it "catches", the boat does turn, but it's just disconnected from the driver due to rotational slop.
Sound reasonable as the fix?
THX in advance
Dave Ross--die cancer die
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Not a mechanic but I play one at home
Steering cable ~180 US (if wheel turns rudder easy not likely the issue) I can change mine in 1.5 hours
Helm ~200 US ( if nothing loose likely the issue ) 1 - 1.5 to replace when I did my 05 SN196
Attachments
Steering cable to helm loose ( four bolts directly under and behind the helm. ) check for sung
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The pin/ attachment arm from the steering cable to the rudder (open the back pull up the center floor of the compartment and see if loose tighten .)
$1,000 might sound high, but if several new parts are being installed plus the labor hours needed, it might not be too far off. It seems any dealer repairs to these boats are expensive because they have a lot of overhead to cover to stay in business.
Is the steering stiff/tight?