MF 795 - far too heavy steering (only turning right)
May 17, 2023 11:03:19 GMT
Post by captainden on May 17, 2023 11:03:19 GMT
Dear captains,
On my MF7950 (2016, Yamaha F200) I find that steering is far to heavy while cruising when turning to the right. It is very easy to turn left.
I understand that single outboard will do that anyway but it feels far to heavy and I never felt so much difference between turning to the right and left. I tried to adjust a steering anode with almost no effect. Steering is light and easy when stationary and on low speed.
What I noticed that that the prop I bought the boat with is Solas Probex 14 1/2 - 15 is as new but has pretty blunt and thick blade edges compared to Raliance prop. Can it effect the steering that way? Maybe you have any other ideas on how to improve steering if there is anything can be done at all.
Many thanks,
Denis
On my MF7950 (2016, Yamaha F200) I find that steering is far to heavy while cruising when turning to the right. It is very easy to turn left.
I understand that single outboard will do that anyway but it feels far to heavy and I never felt so much difference between turning to the right and left. I tried to adjust a steering anode with almost no effect. Steering is light and easy when stationary and on low speed.
What I noticed that that the prop I bought the boat with is Solas Probex 14 1/2 - 15 is as new but has pretty blunt and thick blade edges compared to Raliance prop. Can it effect the steering that way? Maybe you have any other ideas on how to improve steering if there is anything can be done at all.
Many thanks,
Denis
Steering is so much lighter, the difference between turning to right and left is not that noticeable and it's much more precise. Surprisingly, the difference between 4.9 and 6.5 turns from and to end doesn't make any major difference while docking as sell.