If your outboard steering isn't working, WATCH THIS!

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My boat steering was not working and as a noob boater, I did some research to try and troubleshoot why the steering wasn't working. In this video, I'll go through how to tell your steering may not be working properly, how to diagnose your steering, and some of the fixes to get your boat back to steering properly!
The first and easiest thing to do is bleed the hydraulic steering lines. This was done in about 30 minutes with a simple kit from MarineTech that I will post below:
Hydraulic Fluid-amzn.to/3Sa0D9b
Bleed Tube-amzn.to/3ScW7qo (Fits SeaStar, doesn't fit BayStar)
Filler Kit-amzn.to/3BEqRcH
The two other things that could be wrong are:
2. Seals on the shaft need replaced. - • Fixing Boat Hydraulic ...
3. Leak in your hydraulic lines.- • Installing Hydraulic S...
0:00-Intro
0:30-Diagnosing Steering Problems
2:10-Why to check before boating
3:15-Disclaimer!!!!
3:35-Hydraulic Steering Bleeding
9:20-Air Bubbles

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@Mike-gw9yt Жыл бұрын

Really good "how to" video. The walk through on trouble shooting was excellent....... Couple of tips though, and I'm not a "marine mechanic" either, I am however a hydraulic mechanic. The line hooked up at the back to only one side is of absolutely no value to the process. You could likely swap the steering hose with the bleeder so that the bleeders are both inboard. I don't really know if it's worth the trouble though. Definitely start the process with the outboard to one side or the other and slowly turn to the opposite side. If your cylinder or your helm unit is leaking you are far better off taking it to a professional for repair than doing it on your own. No offense to any "diy" guys out there, it's just that sometimes special tools are required.

@fishing4dinner Жыл бұрын

Like a seasoned pro! Nice walk-thru. The demonstration of symptoms really adds value. 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@NickeeGee Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Was nice and easy fix, felt accomplished haha. Stay safe during the storm!

@williamwhite9767 9 ай бұрын

I just filled my boat's Sea Star steering unit and got it working again. I didn't have the hose for the cylinder and it appears to have released all of the air without it. It took a pint of oil to fill it up. My boat is a 98 Boston Whaler Ventura 18'. The oil bottle when I relaxed my hand compression helped vacuum the air out of the system.

@NickeeGee 8 ай бұрын

Very nice !

@williamwhite9767 9 ай бұрын

I'm sure you know that tygon tubing is available at places like Home Depot and you can replace the tube on that cylinder bleed line with a longer tube.

@NickeeGee 8 ай бұрын

I did not know that! Thank you I believe I will be making a trip to the hardware store !

@rossevans1774 6 ай бұрын

Maybe better to buy a longer piece of hose so you can attach both ends of the hose to the ram.

@NickeeGee 6 ай бұрын

Yeah that would help to ensure all air is completely out of the system!

@arthurmcmahon3220 2 ай бұрын

I know this is an old video hopefully I get a response. If I turn slow the motor won’t move. As soon as I put some speed in turning it starts to turn. I’m hoping bleeding will help. Any suggestions? It’s only when turning starboard side btw

@NickeeGee 2 ай бұрын

I think bleeding will definitely help. There's a chance either there's air in the starboard hose or perhaps something with the cylinder

@grahamcarruthers9337 Жыл бұрын

As you only did one side at a time , wasn’t fluid coming out of the tube connected to the bleeder on the cylinder

@NickeeGee Жыл бұрын

No fluid was coming out of the tube, but it's very possible because I did only one side at a time the system wasn't fully contained which allowed air to get into it still...