Steering Gradually Getting more and more Off

[jmschertz]

I have a Speedster 200 (2005) I bought this summer.
It had a slight pull to the left initially, but gradually got more and more over time.
Now, when I set the steering wheel straight, the jets are noticeably pointing to the left.
I checked the adjustment points, but nothing is loose that could have caused this much movement.
I could adjust this, but is there an underlying issue that may get worse?

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[pwgsx]

Might need to replace the steering cable.

 

[Coastiejoe]

It is not uncommon for the steering cables to fail. Some do so where the housing separates from the ends that are SUPPOSE to be part of the housing and allow for cable movement without the nozzle steering. Other fail when the hold down support brackets fail and let the housing flex, thus the housing moves and the nozzle does not.

 

[pete63]

check the though hull nut holding the cable, sometimes they come loose. also check behind the helm adjustment, making sure the locking nuts and brackets are ok (compare to the manual).
adjust the cable so helm is straight and see if it continues to move out of alignment.

 

[lineofsight]

Other fail when the hold down support brackets fail and let the housing flex, thus the housing moves and the nozzle does not.

Hi, any chance you can post a picture so I can see what I think you're talking about is indeed what you're talking about? Cheers.

 

[jmschertz]

Appreciate the suggestions. Now I have a place to start. Had an idea that it could have been that. Might just replace it in the Spring. Looks like it's $100 to $150 for a new one.

 

[Coastiejoe]

I was not able to find a picture of what I was referring to. Hopefully someone with a boat can help with that...

 

[pete63]

check nut 3 though hull.
behind the helm; 7,8,10,12,13 etc
anti seize lube on the inner cable at the helm end and at the nozzle end.
also try adjusting the outer cable nut or the inner behind the helm.