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by martlabre
Mon Jul 19, 2010 11:55 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stiff steering
Replies: 13
Views: 3128

Re: Stiff steering

I did grease it tru the nipple motor pivot mechanism till the old grease all come out and the new ones apears. I found out the the old style rack and pinion have been change ( before i buy the boat ) by the rotary c-290 Teleflex...no longuer produced...???? by the company. I did some ajustment on li...
by martlabre
Tue Jul 13, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stiff steering
Replies: 13
Views: 3128

Re: Stiff steering

I am motoring with the rudders and centerboard up.
And the steering ok at low speed (less than 5mph) or stop.
Yes, the steering gets badly stiffer as i increase power???

So you think it could be at the motor pivot mechanism.

Thanks
Martin :macm:
by martlabre
Tue Jul 13, 2010 11:35 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Stiff steering
Replies: 13
Views: 3128

Stiff steering

Hi ,i just bought a 26m 2004, engine mercury 60hp. Everything fine, but when i am using the engine, the steering become harder to turn faster i go and feel and heard cracking inside , it so bad i dont want to use it anymore...i always think i am gona loose the steering. At very low speed steering tu...