sabre steering question

my new sabre with 175 opti proxs seems to be pulling right. Here is the weird thing. I made slight steering adjustments left to compensate. However little by little my wheel seems to have gone all the way around. At engine strait my steering wheel is upside down now???? It seems hard to keep strait. Why would this be? Hydrolic steering, new boat. i was running canals in south fl so i know i was heading strait. Dont want to have a steering problem going fast down a skinny canal if you know what I mean.

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September 1, 2007 at 10:17 pm #302952

Bass Cat Boats
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The steering is not solid like in your car to a mechanical assembly. It is a fluid driven system, and the fluid flowing around and through the swage allows the shaft to rotate. If you turn it hard to lock right or left, you will notice the fluid becomes stiffer, and you can keep turning the steering wheel. Though you can recenter the wheel for show or ease of mind this way. It also is nice to tighten that steering a bit, though it will loosen up with use.We would be glad to answer any other questions you have. BCB

September 1, 2007 at 10:21 pm #302953

john1112
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Dont you ever take a day off BCB?

September 1, 2007 at 11:01 pm #302954

gclayfam
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BCB that sounds like a good idea. Why dont you take a day(holiday weekend and all) off and maybe go fishing? Hope everyone is enjoying their labor days.GeorgeGeorge

September 2, 2007 at 12:04 am #302955

floridaj
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how do you tighten the steering?

September 2, 2007 at 1:22 am #302956

Bass Cat Boats
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is it normal to track one way or the other? My boat before only had a 40 hp. I know the 175 is clearly another animal but I had to ask. If so can it be stoped.

September 2, 2007 at 5:48 am #302957

Bass Cat Boats
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If this is happening at 40 to 50 MPH then that is what is termed belly walking. This is caused by your engine being a bit too low and/or not using enough trim at that range. It could be either or both. You can try raising the motor some. Though take your time and work your way up very slowly on the trim and throttle. It is going to take a while from your 40hp to learn how to handle what you have now! And yes, we do take sometime off, though we rotate jumping on line trying to stay in touch and answer your needs fast. We also find ourselves cleaning up several porn, pharma, and other sites posting spam here. We try to get it off fast. BCB

September 2, 2007 at 3:37 pm #302958

Bass Cat Boats
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BCG, thank you so much for answering my questions. In boatiing terms Im no pro or even close. I just want to be safe and informed which you and other members help with. I notice a small notch on the leading edge of my lower unit. It looks machined its so clean. Is that supposed to be there or did I already whack something? Again i want to thank you all for your help and i hope you all enjoy your holiday weekends.Your truly,Jason Schrager

September 2, 2007 at 4:50 pm #302959

Bass Cat Boats
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Jason, we think you are looking at an offset in the gearcase? We really doubt you hit something and damaged it already. It is probably a design think you are seeing. It might be that speedo pickup hole? BCB
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