My transom was rebuilt too thick and in lieu of taking down the entire inner wall 3/8" we recessed the thru hull exhaust portions as well as the backing plates for the transom assemblies 3/8"

Now I'm being told the oe mercruiser hydraulic steering actuator tie rod between the 2 drives will contact the un-recessed portion of the inner transom when turning full left and/or full right. I'd like to think merc. allowed for more than 3/8" space between the transom and tie rod.

Can anyone conform there's more than 3/8" gap between the transom and inner steering tie rod when turning full left or right?

Thanks for any help you can lend.

I can't confirm that for you, been a while since I sold my Cig with the same steering setup, though I agree it seems like there should be adequate clearance.

Worst case, you could ditch that whole setup and run external hydraulic.

Anyone on the boat this weekend that can give it a look?

Found the answer on our own, NO. Another fail by mechanic #1.

the inner transom plate is thicker than 3/8" and since the tiller cannot go any closer to the transom than the plate allows there should be plenty. does the mechanic not know how a tape measure works?

Doubtful, was just another excuse to finish what he started.

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