Steering cable question

Our boat is starting to steer pretty hard. Looking at old forum searches I see several post that say to grease the rudder. We have a 2010 LSV, and we run in brackish water a good majority of the time (cleaning and flushing every time). With this in mind, am I better off replacing the cable or does the grease the rudder trick help?

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Originally Posted by TL7

Our boat is starting to steer pretty hard. Looking at old forum searches I see several post that say to grease the rudder. We have a 2010 LSV, and we run in brackish water a good majority of the time (cleaning and flushing every time). With this in mind, am I better off replacing the cable or does the grease the rudder trick help?

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It depends on where your issue lies. But yes, grease the rudder first. If that doesnt work, then replace the cable.

I don't think your rudder has a grease fitting on it. You may have to add it yourself.

I grease my rudder once a year per manual