2005 Moomba Outback very hard to steer

[smlski46]

I have a 2005 Outback with 200+ hours. Since putting in into the water this spring, it has been very hard to steer - last year, no problem.

I have found the rudder grease zirc under the ski storage compartment and after great difficulty and some scraped arms, I have been able to grease it, but this did not help.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

[KSmith]

Welcome to the board!!

I suspect your steering cable may be in need of replacement. There are a ton of informative threads about trying to lube or replace steering cables, give the search function a spin and see what you can find.

[11 Outback V]

try disconnecting the steering cable from the rudder and see which part is hard to move. That will tell you if it is the cable or the rudder

[wolfeman131]

try disconnecting the steering cable from the rudder and see which part is hard to move. That will tell you if it is the cable or the rudder

Hmmmmmmm . . . .

That's one of those tricks/tips that I say to myself, "you are an idiot" for not thinking of the simple thing(s) first.