Tracker 2004/ PT 175 steering not smooth

[Kenny Guess]

I find that the steering in my Tracker is 'sticky' at times when I trim up for higher rpms....smoother when more of the hull is in the water but shouldn't you trim up as much as you can without 'choppping' (motor not grabbing...) ? I grease all fitting on a regular basis. When I say 'sticky' I mean I have to turn the wheel harder for little turns or keeping the boat in a straight line. I was in a friends boat with the same type of steering and it was very easy to steer...... thanks, kenny g.

 

[Richard Meyer]

More Than likely you have your motor trimmed up to much. Try trimming it down a little at a time at high speed. You should be able to tell the difference on steering pretty quick

 

[Greg J.]

kenny,



My PT175 does the same thing when not trimmed just right.

 

[mike chip]

are you using grease for the cable. mine has a grease fitting but it uses an oil, to keep it smooth.

mike c

 

[Kenny Guess]

Hey Mike, What kind of oil ? How is it applied, with a grease gun? thanks, kenny