Hi guys,needing a bit of help/advice.transported my boat upto the loch at begining of season minus the engine and steering came loose.its on a pulley system thought we had it sussed but came loose again and a wee bit jaggy when turning any links appreciated
Best bit of advice..... start saving up to get morse controls instead :)
We used to have a boat with pulley steering and it can be a real pain. You've probably already done it but here are a few things to check for:
All pulleys and idlers turning freely and no damage to edges which can trap cable.
Cable isn't frayed and causing sticking. A cracked plastic cover can do the same.
Cable tension is OK. Too slack=slipping. Does it have spring tensioners in it that can be adjusted?
Correct number of turns round drive pulley from boats wheel. Too few means cable can slip (Think of it like extra turns round a capstan to take more strain)
Anything fouling the cable where it runs under the gunwale or through a bulkhead?
There's probably plenty more but this might give you something to go on.
PS - Did I mention saving up for morse controls :makefun
Better of using an outboard mounted on the transom and a tiller extension imo.
Morse Controls. End of.