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JB
#1 Posted : Thursday, March 04, 2010 1:17:54 PM(UTC)
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One known problem is the steerng transfer mechanism will bind up during transfer from bottom to top but is OK when going top to bottom.Any ideas on this problem and the fix?

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#2 Posted : Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:10:38 PM(UTC)
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You could replace it with a hydraulic system. There's a write up doing that on this site.

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#3 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 12:06:38 AM(UTC)
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I have hydraulic steering on my 32 and imo it is the only way to go. Zero screwing around in the 12 years I've had it.
When I die I hope my wife sells my stuff for more than I told her I paid for it.
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#4 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 3:24:42 AM(UTC)
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Any idea what would be wrong with the system in place and what it might take to fix it?

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JB
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#5 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 4:32:03 AM(UTC)
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JB, Don't ask Jeff! He will tell you to take the fly bridge off!
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JB
#6 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 5:19:07 AM(UTC)
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Thanks, I would want it fixed before I would purchace the boat or use the cost and labor of fixing it for price reduction.
It has a few known issues that would need to be taken care of for a sale.

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#7 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 6:07:07 AM(UTC)
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JB wrote:
Thanks, I would want it fixed before I would purchase the boat or use the cost and labor of fixing it for price reduction.
It has a few known issues that would need to be taken care of for a sale.

Thanks

JB

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the latching mechanism down by the rudder in the bilge is probably the culprit. It is mechanical and depending on what area of the country you are boating in, salt or fresh water. These areas need some TLC. [lube] Cables are also an issue. They corrode inside after a while. 30 -40 years.
try doing a search on steering on this forum. Im sure there is a write up on this.
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PS I too went with hydraulic steering on both my Marinettes.
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JB
#8 Posted : Friday, March 05, 2010 6:22:38 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Bill, I have a feeling it's the latching mechanism. Perhaps down the road I would change things out but I just want the boat to fully function as it should before buying unless changes can be made in the price.
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