Steering problem

[ApacheGuns515]

Hello all,

 

Just purchased my first boat, I've always been a kayak fisherman, and I'm having an issue with the steering. The motor will turn fully to the right but will only turn barely a quarter turn to the left before the steering tube maxes out. I'm not very familiar with boats but I'm relatively mechanically inclined so I measured everything and it seems like my steering drag link is too short. 

 

I searched online and everything I came across points to the link being the correct one from the factory so I'm assuming something else is going on. I've tried disconnecting the cable from the transom and the helm and centering everything up but in order to get full play it looks like my steering link arm needs an additional 3 inches of length. But the steering controls and everything are factory from Evinrude. I've read the cable could be the issue but the cable is brand new from the previous owner as well. 

 

Any ideas? I've attached pictures to show what I'm talking about.

 

Thanks

[WRB]

Loosen the clamps holding the actuating tube and center it, it looks to be several inches off center.

Tom

[ApacheGuns515]

11 hours ago, WRB said:

Loosen the clamps holding the actuating tube and center it, it looks to be several inches off center.

Tom

Wow I'm an idiot....

 

Hours of researching online and never even thought of that....Centered it up and now all is well. Thanks for the help. This is a classic example of why it's sometimes better to have a second set of fresh eyes look at something that's stumping you lol. 

 

Thank You