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Hdkrizan 10-11-2019 08:43 PM
New Owner- Steering Question
 
Hey all, new guy here. First of all wanted to say that this site was instrumental in finding the right boat! So much good info.

I recently bought an 07 Outlaw 30 SST. Twin 496 with Latham steering. The steering doesn’t have a “lock to lock” like other boats I’ve driven. Is this common with the hydraulic system? Any thoughts?

bencini231 10-12-2019 07:09 AM
Originally Posted by Hdkrizan (Post 4710376)
Hey all, new guy here. First of all wanted to say that this site was instrumental in finding the right boat! So much good info.

I recently bought an 07 Outlaw 30 SST. Twin 496 with Latham steering. The steering doesn’t have a “lock to lock” like other boats I’ve driven. Is this common with the hydraulic system? Any thoughts?
Welcome to the site!! Are you saying the steering wheel keeps spinning both directions with no stop? If that's the case it's not right for sure.

Hdkrizan 10-12-2019 07:41 AM
Originally Posted by bencini231 (Post 4710393)
Welcome to the site!! Are you saying the steering wheel keeps spinning both directions with no stop? If that's the case it's not right for sure.
Yes! The wheel will continue to turn once the drives are as far as they can turn. Makes low speed maneuvers pretty difficult. Now the question is how to fix?

JaayTeee 10-12-2019 07:43 AM
There is no mechanical connection in the steering system, that will give you an exact specific amounts of rotations lock to loc lock, but at each end of the stroke, the wheel should come to a stop....you can get additional movement if you oscillate the wheel back and forth slightly, that’s just due to the valving and is normal.

bencini231 10-12-2019 09:17 AM
Originally Posted by Hdkrizan (Post 4710399)


Yes! The wheel will continue to turn once the drives are as far as they can turn. Makes low speed maneuvers pretty difficult. Now the question is how to fix?
Sounds to me like it may have air in the lines, but I'm not 100% sure on that by not seeing everything first hand. I would suggest contacting Latham Marine on Monday when they open. They are very helpful with any issues you have with your steering system.
Latham Marine Inc.
280 S.W. 32 Court • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel. 800.422.RAMS (7267)
Tel. (954) 462-3055
Fax. (954) 462-3081

Hdkrizan 10-12-2019 10:15 AM
Originally Posted by bencini231 (Post 4710409)
Sounds to me like it may have air in the lines, but I'm not 100% sure on that by not seeing everything first hand. I would suggest contacting Latham Marine on Monday when they open. They are very helpful with any issues you have with your steering system.
Latham Marine Inc.
280 S.W. 32 Court • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Tel. 800.422.RAMS (7267)
Tel. (954) 462-3055
Fax. (954) 462-3081

Thanks! Will do

F-2 Speedy 10-12-2019 10:51 AM
go to the back of the boat and see if you can push the drives back and forth

Hdkrizan 10-12-2019 01:55 PM
There’s about a 1/4” or less of cylinder movement in the drives if I move to left or right.


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