Seadoo Challenger 1997 Steering Trouble

[philipl]

Hello Guys,

I have a trouble with the "steering" on my challenger.
The venturi alignment is perfect but my boat always try to turn on left side at 20mph & more.
I need to turn the steering on left side to be able to run strait forward.

Did you have idea why.

Thanks phil!

 

[Lumps]

Just to confirm. You have a single engine?

 

[philipl]

Yes single 787

 

[Lumps]

I have the same problem. And she lists too. I don't know if the two are related. I was thinking of adjusting the nossle to compensate but haven't got around to it. I am worried to will fix it at one speed and make it worse at all the rest

 

[illru]

When you grab the venturi and move it side to side dose the steering wheel move with it? Lock to lock look right?

 

[philipl]

Yes the streering wheel move with. Lock to lock look good.

 

[illru]

What happens when someone holds the wheel and you try to turn the nozzle?

 

[jhjesse]

SeaDoo jet boats have a tendency to go left due to the impeller turning left. Might factor that in you troubleshooting.

 

[philipl]

I understand its facts, but i really need to turn left a lot to kept boat in strait line

 

[illru]

Did you get a chance to turn the nozzle when someone is holding the wheel straight? Might be a cable collapse.

 

[jhjesse]

I understand its facts, but i really need to turn left a lot to kept boat in strait line

Alrighty then. Glad you understand it's facts.
Good luck, I'm out

 

[philipl]

Alrighty then. Glad you understand it's facts.
Good luck, I'm out

Thanks for your help

 

[philipl]

Did you get a chance to turn the nozzle when someone is holding the wheel straight? Might be a cable collapse.

Not yet, my boat stay at my chalet and i didn't go back before next week.
Its the reason why i try to find some solution idea.

May be i will order i order cable change it to see if its help.
Thanks'

 

[philipl]

I try to hold the nozzle during truning the wheel... i feel no slack...
Everything move like its suppose to ....

 

[illru]

The only other thing I can think of is pump damage or miss alignment. I would pull the pump and check for impeller and stator damage. Check that the four mounting studs and ride shoe are in good shape.