29' Steering
 

Can some of you guys with a 29' twin small block comment on how much slack is in your steering. I've got ~2 inches of play before the drives engage in turning it seems like. I have replaced the cable and helm because it was 6+ inches of play with the old one. Was hoping to pretty much eliminate the slack with a new set up, are these that bad from the factory?

I have also already changed the steering actuator, and swivel pin on one outdrive because it had a lot of play in it.

ya that sounds about right i have new everything but the cable and the wheel moves 2" but it is not loose in the water

Boat just seems squirrelly at speed with this slack in the cable. Like the drives want to sort or just flop to one side or the other in between the slack if that makes sense.

how are your gimble rings are they in good shape if they haven't been replaced that could be your problem

They did have play in the top swivel pin where it goes through the gimble ring. I used the JRmarine fix on the port side which was the worst side. Star side is a little loose but not enough to cause what I'm feeling IMO. Was waiting until winter to do that side since its isn't near as bad.

Yea mines loose on my 29 too